The bioacoustic proof of the effects of raising awareness of noise pollution among visitors to the Port Cros National Park using binding communication

TL;DR

This study evaluates how different communication strategies influence visitors' eco-awareness and noise behavior in Port Cros National Park through bioacoustic monitoring and effectiveness measurement protocols.

Contribution

It introduces a combined bioacoustical and communication effectiveness protocol to compare eco-awareness methods and assess their impact on visitor behavior.

Findings

Eco-awareness influences noise behavior

Binding communication enhances commitment

Preliminary results show behavioral change potential

Abstract

Assuming that the anthropogenic impact of visitors to a natural park can be reduced by communication actions, we have drawn up a bioacoustical protocol combined with a protocol to measure the effectiveness of the communication actions. A simple eco-awareness communication method will be compared to a binding communication method. We address the questions: does visitors' eco-awareness drive them to change their attitudes and behavior in order to limit their own noise disturbance, and does commitment improve their awareness? We detail here the main concepts considered and the methodology followed to discuss the preliminary results.