The pathway for implementing sustainable livelihood capital among community residents within the “Three Parallel Rivers” World Natural Heritage Site

Abstract

The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) serves as an integrated method and instrument that discerns the primary constraints and associated connections pertaining to the sustainable development of community residents. In this study, this framework has been enhanced through field investigations of the inhabitants within the “Three Parallel Rivers” World Heritage Site. Through these investigations, an empirical exploration of their livelihood capital was undertaken. It revealed that the collective livelihood capital of these residents within the World Heritage site was notably fragile, and characterized by a low degree of social integration.In the context of preserving the World Heritage Site, it was crucial for community residents to utilize ecological protection policies and compensation mechanisms to optimize and transform their livelihood capital. Additionally, it was important to focus on nurturing sustainable livelihood development, particularly in terms of human capital. This would lay the foundation for transitioning towards a sustainable livelihood model.