Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Peer Reviews for Sustainable Eco-Regions via Europe PRESERVE Peer Reviews for Sustainable Eco-Regions via Europe Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Sustainable Tourism Definition: “Sustainability principles refer to the environmental, economic, and socio-cultural aspects of tourism development, and a suitable balance must be established between these three dimensions to guarantee the long-term sustainability of tourism.” (UNEP) Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Hard Facts Duration: 3 years Start date: November 2008 End date: December 2011 Budget: EUR 1.589.281,22 Funded: By INTERREG IVC - Programme Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Partner Regions Lead partner: AER 14 partners 11 countries AER (Lead) Regione Abbruzzo Kärnten Steiermark Alba County Alytus Province of Avila Jönköping Örebro South Denmark Sterea Ellada Banská Bystrica Toskana Észak-Alföld Partner Regions Lead partner: AER 14 partners 11 countries Old & new member states Geographical balance Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Objectives to foster exchange of experience and improve capacities and knowledge of local and regional stakeholders; to identify and share best practices; to improve local and regional policies. Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Peer Review Methodology 6 Peer Reviews: Örebro Banska-Bystrica Sterea-Ellada Eszak-Alföld Carinthia Avila Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Action Plan Workshop -> 6 Regional Action Plans Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
PRESERVE BEST PRACTICSE Identification of Best Practices: -> Publication of “PRESERVE Best Practices - Highlights of Successful Examples for Sustainable Tourism” Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)
Örebro Region Sweden Focus on Nature Tourism Peer Review Recommendations New Regional Development Strategy
Exiting nature experiences Attractive accessible nature
Hiking trail ’Bergslagsleden’ 280 km Quality improvment Focus on Entrepreneurship More cooperation More networks More products More business
Eco-tourism in practice Knowledge of sustainable tourism Take position as a sustainable destination
Europe 2020 – smart sustainable growth for all of Europe Encourage Innovations Sustainable approach
Thank you for your attention toni.eriksson@regionorebro.se Toni Eriksson Örebro Regional Development Council Sweden