Tourism is widely regarded as a significant driver of economic development, providing employment, generating income, and promoting cultural exchange. However, while its economic and social benefits are widely recognized, tourism can exert profound pressures on natural and human environments. The impact of tourism on the environment is multifaceted, affecting ecosystems, biodiversity, water resources, air quality, waste management systems, and socio-cultural dynamics. Understanding these impacts is essential for developing sustainable tourism practices that balance economic growth with ecological conservation. One of the primary environmental impacts of tourism is habitat destruction and land degradation. In many tourist destinations, natural landscapes are transformed to accommodate hotels, resorts, recreational facilities, and infrastructure such as roads and airports. Coastal areas, forests, and mountainous regions often undergo significant modification to cater to tourism demands, leading to deforestation, soil erosion, and fragmentation of wildlife habitats. For example, in tropical regions, construction of resorts often results in the clearing of mangroves, coral reef degradation, and disruption of local ecosystems. Similarly, popular mountain destinations experience trail erosion, deforestation for ski resorts, and disturbances to endemic species. Tourism also contributes to pollution in multiple forms. Solid waste generation increases in areas with high tourist influx, especially in coastal and urban tourist hubs. Plastic waste, food packaging, and non-biodegradable materials often accumulate, overwhelming local waste management systems and posing risks to wildlife. Additionally, tourism-related activities increase water and air pollution. Hotels, restaurants, and recreational facilities consume significant quantities of water, leading to depletion of local freshwater sources. Recreational boating, cruise ships, and vehicular traffic release oil, fuel residues, and exhaust gases, contributing to air and water pollution. Urban tourism generates noise pollution, which affects both human populations and wildlife, disrupting natural behaviors and breeding patterns. Another critical environmental concern is the impact on biodiversity. Many tourist destinations attract visitors because of their unique flora and fauna, yet unregulated tourism can threaten these very resources. Wildlife tourism, such as safaris, bird watching, or snorkeling in coral reefs, often leads to disturbance of natural habitats. Feeding or approaching wildlife alters natural