1. Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)

2. 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)

3. 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)

4. Hard Facts Duration: 3 years Start date: November 2008
End date: December 2011
Budget: EUR ,22
Funded: By INTERREG IVC - Programme
Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)

5. 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)

6. 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)

7. Peer Review Methodology 6 Peer Reviews: Örebro Banska-Bystrica
Sterea-Ellada
Eszak-Alföld
Carinthia
Avila
Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)

8. Action Plan Workshop -> 6 Regional Action Plans
Final PRESERVE conference, 20 October 2011, Siena (IT)

9. 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)

10. Örebro Region Sweden
Focus on Nature Tourism
Peer Review Recommendations
New Regional Development Strategy

11. Exiting nature experiences Attractive accessible nature

12. Hiking trail ’Bergslagsleden’ 280 km
Quality improvment
Focus on Entrepreneurship
More cooperation
More networks
More products
More business

13. Eco-tourism in practice
Knowledge of sustainable tourism
Take position as a sustainable destination

14. Europe 2020 – smart sustainable growth for all of Europe
Encourage Innovations
Sustainable approach

15. Thank you for your attention 
Toni Eriksson
Örebro Regional Development Council
Sweden