1. Sustainability @ Zwin Natuurcentrum
Christine Broux – Business Development Manager

2. Splendid nature reserve at Belgian coast; international bird airport

3. Zwin birds park – old infrastructure, time for change

4. Balancing the “3P’s” at Zwin
By respectfully commercialising nature
..we can further maintain & enhance nature..& create even more magnificent experiences
Planet
Provide high qualitative nature education and function as a stakeholder platform to make scientific knowledge accessible in an attractive way
Ensure Sustainable exploitation of nature’s capital
More Nature
People
ZNC
Profit
More Experience
Economically Viable
Development of a unique touristic attraction based on enhanced nature experience

5. ..full integration of sustainability into our core mission
Mission = to Inspire the large public around nature in a modern & attractive way
#1: Development of a unique touristic attraction based on enhanced nature experience
#2: Provide high qualitative nature education and function as a stakeholder platform to make scientific knowledge accessible in an attractive way
#3: Ensure Sustainable exploitation of nature’s capital

6. Sneak preview – New Zwin Nature Centre
Vision statement: A one-sentence statement describing the clear and inspirational long-term desired change resulting from an organisation’s work
Max 10 à 15 woorden
Vragen die helpen een visie te formuleren:
Wat moet er veranderd worden? Wat zijn de grote uitdagingen?
Hoe kan succes worden gedefinieerd
Wat is de “dream end-state”

7. From mission to actions – some examples
Careful routing of walks & biomonitoring
Building – Aiming for BREEAM Excellent
Restaurant exploitation – Maximize local products
Modal shift – Sensibilisation & Solutions
25% is local!

8. Get inspired by nature at its best…
visit us in 2016!