Research of sectors for regional and local development in reserved areas.
Research of alternatives for the development of the reserved Prespa area, in a way that is feasible and realistic:
- the preservation and development of its natural and cultural values and heritage and
- the improvement of the local society’s living standards
Τσικολάτας Α. (2010) Κοινωνικο-οικονομική Ανάπτυξη του Δήμου Πρεσπών. Αθήνα ENAlexandros Tsikolatas
The document appears to be a report analyzing the social and economic development of the municipality of Prespa in Greece. It includes a table of contents and sections analyzing stakeholders in the region such as the Society for the Protection of Prespa, local authorities, community members, and sectors of the economy. Key findings indicate needs around economic opportunities, cultural preservation, education, and cooperation between stakeholders. The Society for the Protection of Prespa's vision is outlined as inspiring involvement to protect and promote the natural and cultural heritage of Prespa through collaborative actions. Main issues discussed include the organization taking on economic development initiatives beyond its scope and limited alignment between stakeholders.
Black Sea NGO network- NGO support to the process of public involvement and p...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008 by Emma Gileva of the
Black Sea NGO Network.
Contribution of social environmental organisations in supporting sustainable...NURUL HAZWANI HUSNA RAZLAN
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) supports sustainable tourism by working to improve forest and wildlife conservation policies, promote sustainable farming practices, address environmental degradation, and advocate for climate justice and renewable energy. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) contributes through conservation initiatives, environmental education, and operating nature parks and education centers. UNESCO promotes sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites by facilitating stakeholder cooperation, empowering local communities, and providing guidance tools for site managers.
Environmental Politics: Perspectives from the SouthDung Pham Van
This document summarizes several perspectives on environmental politics and movements in developing countries from the global South. It discusses examples of grassroots environmentalism in countries like Malaysia, India, Thailand, Nigeria, and Kenya. It then analyzes similarities and differences between environmental struggles in India and Brazil, noting causes like logging, dams, and lack of rights over natural resources. The document also compares movements like Chipko in India and Chico in Brazil. Finally, it discusses issues like unequal trade relations regarding toxic pesticide dumping from North to South, and how subaltern publics and non-cooperation between North and South can influence international environmental negotiations.
The roles of tourists, tourism operators, and local communities are important for supporting sustainable tourism.
Tourists can choose sustainable tourism by paying slightly higher fees, which encourages conservation. Operators influence consumer choices and work with suppliers and destinations to further sustainability. They provide information to tourists and limit impacts.
Local communities are directly involved through jobs, services, and partnerships with operators. They share economic and cultural benefits, and regulate visiting areas to protect resources and promote sustainable development. All parties aim to respect cultures and environments while achieving economic goals.
Public Participation in transboundary issues in the Republic of Moldova (Ilya...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses public participation in transboundary water management in Moldova. It notes that while Moldova has signed international agreements supporting public participation, national legislation does not specifically address transboundary waters. Non-governmental organizations play an active role in environmental monitoring and management of the Dniester River. However, public participation in transboundary water management is still limited, and better procedures and legal frameworks are needed to strengthen stakeholders' involvement in the process. Key challenges include improving access to information, increasing public awareness, and adopting a river basin approach to management.
The document discusses various concepts related to sustainable tourism development and managing its environmental impacts, including conservation, preservation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), carrying capacity, and zoning. It defines these terms and describes their importance in tourism planning and management to minimize negative impacts on the environment and ensure sustainable development.
Τσικολάτας Α. (2010) Κοινωνικο-οικονομική Ανάπτυξη του Δήμου Πρεσπών. Αθήνα ENAlexandros Tsikolatas
The document appears to be a report analyzing the social and economic development of the municipality of Prespa in Greece. It includes a table of contents and sections analyzing stakeholders in the region such as the Society for the Protection of Prespa, local authorities, community members, and sectors of the economy. Key findings indicate needs around economic opportunities, cultural preservation, education, and cooperation between stakeholders. The Society for the Protection of Prespa's vision is outlined as inspiring involvement to protect and promote the natural and cultural heritage of Prespa through collaborative actions. Main issues discussed include the organization taking on economic development initiatives beyond its scope and limited alignment between stakeholders.
Black Sea NGO network- NGO support to the process of public involvement and p...Iwl Pcu
Presentation given during the Black Sea Ecosystem Recovery Project's Final Seminar in Istanbul, Turkey from 14-15 February 2008 by Emma Gileva of the
Black Sea NGO Network.
Contribution of social environmental organisations in supporting sustainable...NURUL HAZWANI HUSNA RAZLAN
Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) supports sustainable tourism by working to improve forest and wildlife conservation policies, promote sustainable farming practices, address environmental degradation, and advocate for climate justice and renewable energy. The Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) contributes through conservation initiatives, environmental education, and operating nature parks and education centers. UNESCO promotes sustainable tourism at World Heritage sites by facilitating stakeholder cooperation, empowering local communities, and providing guidance tools for site managers.
Environmental Politics: Perspectives from the SouthDung Pham Van
This document summarizes several perspectives on environmental politics and movements in developing countries from the global South. It discusses examples of grassroots environmentalism in countries like Malaysia, India, Thailand, Nigeria, and Kenya. It then analyzes similarities and differences between environmental struggles in India and Brazil, noting causes like logging, dams, and lack of rights over natural resources. The document also compares movements like Chipko in India and Chico in Brazil. Finally, it discusses issues like unequal trade relations regarding toxic pesticide dumping from North to South, and how subaltern publics and non-cooperation between North and South can influence international environmental negotiations.
The roles of tourists, tourism operators, and local communities are important for supporting sustainable tourism.
Tourists can choose sustainable tourism by paying slightly higher fees, which encourages conservation. Operators influence consumer choices and work with suppliers and destinations to further sustainability. They provide information to tourists and limit impacts.
Local communities are directly involved through jobs, services, and partnerships with operators. They share economic and cultural benefits, and regulate visiting areas to protect resources and promote sustainable development. All parties aim to respect cultures and environments while achieving economic goals.
Public Participation in transboundary issues in the Republic of Moldova (Ilya...Iwl Pcu
The document discusses public participation in transboundary water management in Moldova. It notes that while Moldova has signed international agreements supporting public participation, national legislation does not specifically address transboundary waters. Non-governmental organizations play an active role in environmental monitoring and management of the Dniester River. However, public participation in transboundary water management is still limited, and better procedures and legal frameworks are needed to strengthen stakeholders' involvement in the process. Key challenges include improving access to information, increasing public awareness, and adopting a river basin approach to management.
The document discusses various concepts related to sustainable tourism development and managing its environmental impacts, including conservation, preservation, environmental impact assessment (EIA), carrying capacity, and zoning. It defines these terms and describes their importance in tourism planning and management to minimize negative impacts on the environment and ensure sustainable development.
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). CBNRM combines conservation objectives with generating economic benefits for rural communities through collective management of natural resources. It aims to involve local communities in sustainable resource use and management. The document discusses key CBNRM principles, benefits and challenges, and provides examples of CBNRM case studies in South Africa. It also outlines some opportunities for applying CBNRM approaches in Mongolia.
Research paper: Community Based Natural Resources Management in VietnamSPERI
This research paper will discuss the role of the community in natural resource management, particularly land and forest management and protection in Vietnam. The paper offers a discussion of environmental discourses that are related to the impacts of state land and forest management policies. Though ethnic communities in Vietnam have developed their knowledge and institutional systems in community natural resource management for a long time, communities were not recognized formally as one of the land users until 2003. Even then, though communities were identified as land users, few communities could attain land title. Those policies have had consequences with communities and their members facing shortages of land and forest. Nevertheless, those resources are essential for sustaining local people’s livelihoods, protecting forest, and keeping their cultural values.
The paper is organized in three main parts. The first summaries some key environmental discourses, especially ‘sustainable development’, and introduces concepts of culture, customary laws and community-based natural resource management. The second part deals with resource management and related legal framework in Vietnam. The third part illustrates the role of community in land and forest use and protection through a discussion of a Thai ethnic community in Vietnam
Marc Victor McDonald uptodate RESUME Ferb 2015-updatedmarc mcdonald
This resume summarizes Marc Victor Mc Donald's qualifications and work experience. He has over 20 years of experience in conservation, land management, and anti-poaching roles in Africa and Australia. His duties have included managing anti-poaching teams, wildlife research, developing conservation and tourism programs, cultural heritage management, and serving as a senior ranger for a 260,000 hectare national park in Western Australia. He holds various qualifications in environmental education, project management, conservation, and land management.
Pros and cons of community based natural resource management.Dr. Pauline Gitonga
This document summarizes key principles of successful community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) projects based on case studies from several countries in Africa. It finds that CBNRM projects are most likely to succeed when they (1) involve local communities in decision-making and provide direct economic benefits, (2) establish clear incentives for sustainable resource management, and (3) recognize traditional community structures and communal ownership of resources. The document analyzes examples of successful CBNRM projects in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Namibia that demonstrate these principles. It also examines some cases of CBNRM projects that failed due to a lack of clear benefits, leadership issues, or not incorporating local social norms.
Lanfranco Blanchetti-Revelli has over 20 years of experience in resettlement, indigenous peoples, social safeguards, and community development projects in Asia and Central Asia. He has held positions at the Asian Development Bank and World Bank focusing on policy development, project design and implementation, and management of social and environmental safeguards. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University and has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Philippines.
Community based natural resources management in Cambodiamrlgregion
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Cambodia. It discusses RECOFTC, an organization that supports CBNRM through building local capacity and governance. CBNRM approaches in Cambodia include community forestry, community protected areas management, community fisheries, and community-based ecotourism. The goal of CBNRM is ecosystem conservation and community empowerment. The document also outlines Cambodia's legal framework and key institutions related to CBNRM, and discusses lessons learned from implementing CBNRM programs.
Participatory Research and Development on Natural Resource ManagementBhagya Vijayan
This document summarizes a seminar on participatory research and development for natural resource management. The seminar covered topics such as natural resource management, participatory research and development approaches, changing agendas in the field, and case studies. It defined key concepts and outlined the objectives, components, tools, and principles of participatory research and development for natural resource management. Case studies presented examined the impacts of user participation, approaches to land use modeling, and effects of participatory communication strategies. The seminar emphasized collaboration across stakeholders to address sustainability challenges through participatory approaches.
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a systematic approach that allows local communities closest to natural resources to manage those resources and benefit from their management and use. It aims to achieve conservation and community development objectives through sustainably managing natural resources. Some methods to build community participation include house visits, group meetings, health camps, and participatory rural appraisal exercises. Successful CBNRM requires communities be homogeneous, benefits outweigh costs, boundaries are clearly defined, decision-making is decentralized, and long-term engagement exists.
Case study report participatory development-Rajistan IndiaRashidabdullah2014
People’s Action for Watershed Development Initiative (PAWDI) was the project, jointly funded by Government of Rajasthan (GoR) and Swedish Development Council (SDC) in the late 1990s. It was executed by Department of Watershed Development and Soil Conservation (DWD&SC) and two local NGOs, namely Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS) and Sahyog Sansthan in two districts (Alwar & Chittogarh) in Rajasthan.
Though the project was not a success, but it led to major legislation in Rajistan, India and later provided basis for Indian "Right to Information Law"
The document is a declaration from Mayors and Governors meeting in Nagoya, Japan recognizing that rapid urbanization is a major driver of biodiversity loss. It acknowledges that local authorities have an important role to play in implementing objectives to prevent further loss. It outlines key actions that cities and local authorities can take to better manage and support biodiversity, such as through urban planning, resource management, and education. It pledges support for a plan of action to engage local governments in biodiversity conservation efforts through 2020.
The document summarizes a dialogue session on ecoregion-specific water conservation in India. It discusses that India has 90 agro-ecological zones requiring different approaches to water conservation based on local conditions. Examples are shared from different regions of how communities are addressing water scarcity through reviving traditional structures and adopting localized solutions. Key recommendations include respecting geo-cultural diversity, converging government schemes for maximum impact, strengthening local institutions, recognizing traditional knowledge, and ensuring participation of communities, governments, and civil society in water security efforts. The dialogue series aims to develop solutions for water and livelihood security in India.
What is happening to our forests in Southeast Asia? - Synthesisfocussouth
The document discusses common issues related to extractivism in several countries:
1) Governments are dependent on extractive activities like mining, dams, and plantations for funds, supporting these projects through policies and laws that manage resistance and allow environmental damage.
2) Local people and the environment often suffer long-term social and ecological impacts from extractive projects, while communities are blamed for environmental destruction and resisting "development".
3) Affected groups face violence, intimidation, and legal repression from governments, companies, and other actors colluding to advance extractive agendas.
4) However, some communities are taking charge of their own resistance, advocacy, restoration work, and movement building to reverse
This document discusses IFAD's growing commitment to environment and natural resource management. It summarizes IFAD's experience with projects focused on soil conservation, watershed management, deforestation, and other environmental themes. Many of IFAD's projects are in marginal, ecologically fragile areas where rural poverty and environmental degradation are linked. The document provides examples of IFAD projects that aim to address issues like genetic erosion in Africa and improve technologies for wetland rice producers in Asia.
This document discusses the KNOW-FOR program which aims to improve the understanding, communication and use of knowledge about forests internationally. It does this through three partner organizations - CIFOR, IUCN and PROFOR - which will work together to develop strategic knowledge, tools and analyses for policymakers. Specific deliverables include applying knowledge on how forests contribute to development, poverty reduction and climate change, as well as improving policies and programs in 40 countries. The goals are to strengthen science-based forest management and help tackle issues of poverty, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Resource use and human actions: Knowledge and Networks. By Dr. Dwijen Mallick...weADAPT
This document summarizes a presentation on natural resource use and management in coastal Bangladesh. It discusses the high levels of poverty in coastal areas and outlines research conducted through participatory mapping, focus groups, and network analysis. Key natural resources in coastal ecosystems like land, water, forests, fisheries and agriculture are described, along with social and ecological dynamics and problems. The various actors involved in resource use and their actions are identified. The network architecture shows information and capacity networks, and horizontal and vertical linkages between local, regional, national and international actors. Examples of decisions impacting people and ecosystems are provided. Urgent needs for action and research are identified in areas like mangrove forests, wetlands, fisheries, agriculture, and
Implementasi Pemanfaatan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Untuk Masyarakat LokalDidi Sadili
kawasan konservasi peraiaran yang memiliki level tertinggi yaitu bersimbol gold atau emas dalam ekp3k adalah dimana kawasan konservasi itu telah dapat mendanai diri sendiri / pendanaan mandiri dan dapat berdampak ekonomi secara positif terhadap masyarakat yang ada di dalam dan sekitar kawasan konservasi.
selain itu aspek social dalam membangun kawasan konservasi peraiaran juga merupakan hal yang harus mendapat perhatian serius
This document provides guidelines for integrating indigenous and gender aspects into natural resource management. It aims to offer conceptual and practical tools to improve such projects and ensure sustainability. The guidelines are based on literature reviews, practitioner experiences, and discussions. They recognize that women and indigenous peoples play important roles in environmental conservation but are often excluded from decision-making. The guidelines seek to promote their meaningful involvement to account for the close ties between communities and the environment.
The document discusses supporting sustainable practices on forest lands, including non-timber forest products. It describes non-timber forest products as anything found in forests besides timber, which contribute to lifestyles and livelihoods through traditions like collecting. The document aims to increase awareness of Minnesota's non-timber forest products and their uses through traditions, and establish a national network on the topic. It discusses developing programming around American Indian natural resources, customs, and uses as well.
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM). CBNRM combines conservation objectives with generating economic benefits for rural communities through collective management of natural resources. It aims to involve local communities in sustainable resource use and management. The document discusses key CBNRM principles, benefits and challenges, and provides examples of CBNRM case studies in South Africa. It also outlines some opportunities for applying CBNRM approaches in Mongolia.
Research paper: Community Based Natural Resources Management in VietnamSPERI
This research paper will discuss the role of the community in natural resource management, particularly land and forest management and protection in Vietnam. The paper offers a discussion of environmental discourses that are related to the impacts of state land and forest management policies. Though ethnic communities in Vietnam have developed their knowledge and institutional systems in community natural resource management for a long time, communities were not recognized formally as one of the land users until 2003. Even then, though communities were identified as land users, few communities could attain land title. Those policies have had consequences with communities and their members facing shortages of land and forest. Nevertheless, those resources are essential for sustaining local people’s livelihoods, protecting forest, and keeping their cultural values.
The paper is organized in three main parts. The first summaries some key environmental discourses, especially ‘sustainable development’, and introduces concepts of culture, customary laws and community-based natural resource management. The second part deals with resource management and related legal framework in Vietnam. The third part illustrates the role of community in land and forest use and protection through a discussion of a Thai ethnic community in Vietnam
Marc Victor McDonald uptodate RESUME Ferb 2015-updatedmarc mcdonald
This resume summarizes Marc Victor Mc Donald's qualifications and work experience. He has over 20 years of experience in conservation, land management, and anti-poaching roles in Africa and Australia. His duties have included managing anti-poaching teams, wildlife research, developing conservation and tourism programs, cultural heritage management, and serving as a senior ranger for a 260,000 hectare national park in Western Australia. He holds various qualifications in environmental education, project management, conservation, and land management.
Pros and cons of community based natural resource management.Dr. Pauline Gitonga
This document summarizes key principles of successful community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) projects based on case studies from several countries in Africa. It finds that CBNRM projects are most likely to succeed when they (1) involve local communities in decision-making and provide direct economic benefits, (2) establish clear incentives for sustainable resource management, and (3) recognize traditional community structures and communal ownership of resources. The document analyzes examples of successful CBNRM projects in Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Namibia that demonstrate these principles. It also examines some cases of CBNRM projects that failed due to a lack of clear benefits, leadership issues, or not incorporating local social norms.
Lanfranco Blanchetti-Revelli has over 20 years of experience in resettlement, indigenous peoples, social safeguards, and community development projects in Asia and Central Asia. He has held positions at the Asian Development Bank and World Bank focusing on policy development, project design and implementation, and management of social and environmental safeguards. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University and has conducted extensive fieldwork in the Philippines.
Community based natural resources management in Cambodiamrlgregion
This document provides an overview of community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) in Cambodia. It discusses RECOFTC, an organization that supports CBNRM through building local capacity and governance. CBNRM approaches in Cambodia include community forestry, community protected areas management, community fisheries, and community-based ecotourism. The goal of CBNRM is ecosystem conservation and community empowerment. The document also outlines Cambodia's legal framework and key institutions related to CBNRM, and discusses lessons learned from implementing CBNRM programs.
Participatory Research and Development on Natural Resource ManagementBhagya Vijayan
This document summarizes a seminar on participatory research and development for natural resource management. The seminar covered topics such as natural resource management, participatory research and development approaches, changing agendas in the field, and case studies. It defined key concepts and outlined the objectives, components, tools, and principles of participatory research and development for natural resource management. Case studies presented examined the impacts of user participation, approaches to land use modeling, and effects of participatory communication strategies. The seminar emphasized collaboration across stakeholders to address sustainability challenges through participatory approaches.
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a systematic approach that allows local communities closest to natural resources to manage those resources and benefit from their management and use. It aims to achieve conservation and community development objectives through sustainably managing natural resources. Some methods to build community participation include house visits, group meetings, health camps, and participatory rural appraisal exercises. Successful CBNRM requires communities be homogeneous, benefits outweigh costs, boundaries are clearly defined, decision-making is decentralized, and long-term engagement exists.
Case study report participatory development-Rajistan IndiaRashidabdullah2014
People’s Action for Watershed Development Initiative (PAWDI) was the project, jointly funded by Government of Rajasthan (GoR) and Swedish Development Council (SDC) in the late 1990s. It was executed by Department of Watershed Development and Soil Conservation (DWD&SC) and two local NGOs, namely Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS) and Sahyog Sansthan in two districts (Alwar & Chittogarh) in Rajasthan.
Though the project was not a success, but it led to major legislation in Rajistan, India and later provided basis for Indian "Right to Information Law"
The document is a declaration from Mayors and Governors meeting in Nagoya, Japan recognizing that rapid urbanization is a major driver of biodiversity loss. It acknowledges that local authorities have an important role to play in implementing objectives to prevent further loss. It outlines key actions that cities and local authorities can take to better manage and support biodiversity, such as through urban planning, resource management, and education. It pledges support for a plan of action to engage local governments in biodiversity conservation efforts through 2020.
The document summarizes a dialogue session on ecoregion-specific water conservation in India. It discusses that India has 90 agro-ecological zones requiring different approaches to water conservation based on local conditions. Examples are shared from different regions of how communities are addressing water scarcity through reviving traditional structures and adopting localized solutions. Key recommendations include respecting geo-cultural diversity, converging government schemes for maximum impact, strengthening local institutions, recognizing traditional knowledge, and ensuring participation of communities, governments, and civil society in water security efforts. The dialogue series aims to develop solutions for water and livelihood security in India.
What is happening to our forests in Southeast Asia? - Synthesisfocussouth
The document discusses common issues related to extractivism in several countries:
1) Governments are dependent on extractive activities like mining, dams, and plantations for funds, supporting these projects through policies and laws that manage resistance and allow environmental damage.
2) Local people and the environment often suffer long-term social and ecological impacts from extractive projects, while communities are blamed for environmental destruction and resisting "development".
3) Affected groups face violence, intimidation, and legal repression from governments, companies, and other actors colluding to advance extractive agendas.
4) However, some communities are taking charge of their own resistance, advocacy, restoration work, and movement building to reverse
This document discusses IFAD's growing commitment to environment and natural resource management. It summarizes IFAD's experience with projects focused on soil conservation, watershed management, deforestation, and other environmental themes. Many of IFAD's projects are in marginal, ecologically fragile areas where rural poverty and environmental degradation are linked. The document provides examples of IFAD projects that aim to address issues like genetic erosion in Africa and improve technologies for wetland rice producers in Asia.
This document discusses the KNOW-FOR program which aims to improve the understanding, communication and use of knowledge about forests internationally. It does this through three partner organizations - CIFOR, IUCN and PROFOR - which will work together to develop strategic knowledge, tools and analyses for policymakers. Specific deliverables include applying knowledge on how forests contribute to development, poverty reduction and climate change, as well as improving policies and programs in 40 countries. The goals are to strengthen science-based forest management and help tackle issues of poverty, biodiversity loss and climate change.
Resource use and human actions: Knowledge and Networks. By Dr. Dwijen Mallick...weADAPT
This document summarizes a presentation on natural resource use and management in coastal Bangladesh. It discusses the high levels of poverty in coastal areas and outlines research conducted through participatory mapping, focus groups, and network analysis. Key natural resources in coastal ecosystems like land, water, forests, fisheries and agriculture are described, along with social and ecological dynamics and problems. The various actors involved in resource use and their actions are identified. The network architecture shows information and capacity networks, and horizontal and vertical linkages between local, regional, national and international actors. Examples of decisions impacting people and ecosystems are provided. Urgent needs for action and research are identified in areas like mangrove forests, wetlands, fisheries, agriculture, and
Implementasi Pemanfaatan Kawasan Konservasi Perairan Untuk Masyarakat LokalDidi Sadili
kawasan konservasi peraiaran yang memiliki level tertinggi yaitu bersimbol gold atau emas dalam ekp3k adalah dimana kawasan konservasi itu telah dapat mendanai diri sendiri / pendanaan mandiri dan dapat berdampak ekonomi secara positif terhadap masyarakat yang ada di dalam dan sekitar kawasan konservasi.
selain itu aspek social dalam membangun kawasan konservasi peraiaran juga merupakan hal yang harus mendapat perhatian serius
This document provides guidelines for integrating indigenous and gender aspects into natural resource management. It aims to offer conceptual and practical tools to improve such projects and ensure sustainability. The guidelines are based on literature reviews, practitioner experiences, and discussions. They recognize that women and indigenous peoples play important roles in environmental conservation but are often excluded from decision-making. The guidelines seek to promote their meaningful involvement to account for the close ties between communities and the environment.
The document discusses supporting sustainable practices on forest lands, including non-timber forest products. It describes non-timber forest products as anything found in forests besides timber, which contribute to lifestyles and livelihoods through traditions like collecting. The document aims to increase awareness of Minnesota's non-timber forest products and their uses through traditions, and establish a national network on the topic. It discusses developing programming around American Indian natural resources, customs, and uses as well.
#WCIP2014 IASG - thematic paper traditional knowledge rev1Dr Lendy Spires
Indigenous peoples' traditional knowledge plays an important role in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. There is growing recognition of the links between traditional knowledge, sustainable use of biological resources, and addressing issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. However, more work is still needed to strengthen the protection of traditional knowledge and ensure the effective participation of indigenous peoples in relevant policy processes. International frameworks and scientific assessments have made progress in incorporating traditional knowledge, but continued efforts are needed to support transmission of knowledge between generations and its contributions to global challenges.
A toolkit to support conservation by indigenous peoples and local communities...Dr Lendy Spires
This document provides a toolkit to support conservation efforts by indigenous peoples and local communities managing Indigenous Peoples' and Community Conserved Territories and Areas (ICCAs). The toolkit is organized into five themes: documenting presence, management planning, monitoring and evaluation, communication, and finance and values. It includes various tools such as mapping, management plans, species monitoring, communication strategies, and financing options to help communities strengthen governance and management of their ICCAs. The goal is to empower local groups and build their capacity to conserve biodiversity and ecosystems in line with their needs and cultural practices.
1. The document discusses the administrative policies of culture ministries in Thailand and China, outlining issues like inadequate funding, planning, cultural promotion, data sharing, and collaboration between organizations.
2. The general directions of cultural policy for Thailand are outlined, including preserving culture through education, promoting Thai culture domestically and globally, promoting local cultures, and encouraging collaboration between government and private sectors on cultural issues.
3. The research examines problems and barriers facing ministry of culture operations, and evaluates policies and guidelines to better promote culture and address issues like a lack of cultural knowledge sharing and resource support for cultural activities.
Administrative Policy of Culture Ministry in Thailand And ChinaIJSRED
1. The document discusses the administrative policies of culture ministries in Thailand and China, outlining issues like inadequate funding, planning, cultural promotion, data sharing, and collaboration between organizations.
2. The general directions of cultural policy for Thailand are outlined, including preserving culture through education, promoting Thai culture domestically and globally, promoting local cultures, and encouraging collaboration between government and private sectors on cultural issues.
3. The research examines problems and barriers facing ministry of culture operations, and evaluates policies and guidelines to better promote culture and address issues like a lack of cultural knowledge sharing and resource support for cultural activities.
This document summarizes a proposed watershed management project for Mt. Iraya in Basco, Batanes. The project has 3 objectives: 1) enhance the forest ecosystem through participatory protection and restoration, 2) strengthen local stakeholders and management systems, and 3) increase awareness of the watershed's importance. Activities include floral/hydrology assessments, establishing monitoring plots, restoring degraded forests, forming forest patrols, organizing local stakeholders, and conducting awareness campaigns. The project is led by the local government in partnership with DENR, NCIP, tribal groups, and a local college. It aims to develop a sustainable management model led by empowered communities to protect the watershed long-term.
15th Annual Meeting of the South-East European Experts Network on Intangible Cultural Heritage
Periodic Reporting as a Strategic Tool for Safeguarding Living Heritage in South-East Europe
Online, 6-7 July 2021
The document discusses the LiveDiverse project which aims to improve livelihoods for local people while protecting biodiversity in developing countries. The project takes place across several sites in Europe and developing regions of South Africa, Costa Rica, Vietnam, India, and Scotland. The overall strategy involves creating a knowledge base on biodiversity and livelihood vulnerabilities, identifying areas at high risk, developing scenarios, and formulating policy recommendations. The central issues examined are agricultural systems, competition over water and dams, rural communities, alternative livelihoods, legal/policy systems, human settlements, and cultural traditions at the biodiversity and livelihood interface.
Integrating local, national and regional levels in defining and implementing ...ExternalEvents
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Integrating local, national and regional levels in defining and implementing origin products and GI related strategies, policies and technical cooperation programs. (English)
Tourism Concessions and the CBD Aichi TargetsAnna Spenceley
This document discusses how tourism concessions in protected areas can help achieve the Aichi biodiversity targets set by the Convention on Biological Diversity. It provides examples of how concessions can integrate biodiversity values into planning and reporting, help reduce pressures on habitats by halving degradation and fragmentation, and safeguard ecosystems. The document also notes how concessions can enhance benefits to communities by providing employment, products, and cultural activities for livelihoods. It concludes by providing contact information for the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas Tourism and Protected Areas Specialist Group.
This document discusses Israel's role as a leader in innovation and startups. Some key points:
- Israel has the highest density of startups and venture capital per capita in the world due to factors like a culture that encourages challenging norms and risk-taking.
- The country's innovation ecosystem includes strong entrepreneurship funding and market-targeted policies to support new ventures.
- Israel aims to be a model for other countries seeking to develop competitive knowledge economies through initiatives like collaborating with Greece on startup funding through the YOZMA program.
This document provides a market analysis update and communications plan for a Future Leaders Project on diversification. It analyzes 242 startups in Greece, focusing on the 10 most successful ones. It finds that sustainability startups grew until 2014. The document identifies key success factors of incubators like free workspace and expertise networks. It then outlines a communications plan to promote Aephoria, a sustainability incubator, targeting ages 18-40. The plan includes indirect methods like articles and banners as well as direct methods like interviews and startup event representation.
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a) Strategy development to increase awareness regarding IEPAS actions in the Greek community.
b) Creating a communication plan in order to succeed better information on Lifelong Career Guidance.
Designing participatory actions (online or in person) with the use of tools for engaging citizens and crowdsourcing and / or crowdfunding processes, the use of social media and the development of any synergies.
Study for:
a) Strategy development to extent the actions of Diazoma in order to achieve social and economic sustainability in local communities through culture.
b) Hands-on implementation in the area of Eretria.
New approach methods for new corporate supporters and individuals, as well as, increasing motivation of the existing ones, in order to ensure a long-term engagement to the “Médecins Sans Frontières” work.
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2. Table of Contents
1.
Introduction
2. Approach, sources and tools used
2.1. SPP – Identity & Actions
2.2. Our team approach
22 O t
h
2.3. Sources and tools used
3.
Key findings
3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
3.2. Main issues
4.
4
Vision and mission statement
5.
Proposals
6.
Conclusions / Next steps
7.
Learning experience
8.
References
2
3. 1. Introduction
“ We are a team of eight graduate students from different educational
institutions and disciplines (social, economic, financial, engineering,
management, etc.). In the framework of social corporate responsibility, we
undertook the exploration of prospects to preserve and develop the natural
and cultural values and heritage of the protected area of Prespa, while
improving the living standards of the local community in such a feasible and
realistic way .”
3
4. 2. Society for the Protection of
Prespa
Society for the Protection of Prespa
4
5. 2.1. SPP’s Vision
VISION
SO
«Our actions should inspire and initiate active involvement of all local,
national and international stakeholders to protect and promote the natural
and cultural Prespa heritage»
Protection f t l l
P t ti of natural values and cultural heritage
d lt l h it
Stimulating and participation triggering actions
Collaboration of stakeholders in local national and international level
local,
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6. 2.1. SPP – Identity & Actions
WHO IS SPP:
NGO with the mission to protect the natural and cultural heritage and to
p
g
promote the continuous viable economical development of the entire Prespa
region
ACTIONS:
Protection of the natural heritage
Research and conservation measures for the protection of the Dalmatian
p
Pelican and the Great White Pelican
Monitoring of the fish populations of the two lakes
Monitoring f bird
M it i of bi d populations (h
l ti
(herons, cormorants and other aquatic bi d
t
d th
ti bird
species)
Monitoring of certain rare species of fauna and flora
Restoration and management of wet meadows in Lake Mikri Prespa (LIFENature)
6
7. 2.1. SPP – Identity & Actions
Protection of the cultural heritage
Restoration of a private building in Lemos Prespa
Lemos,
Establishment of the Prespa Centre for Human and Nature
Public awareness and education
Operation of the SPP Information Centre
Publication of informative material
Support to authorities and bodies for the sustainable development and
protection of Prespa
Collaboration with and support to the Municipality of Prespa in its efforts to
protect and develop the area
Support to the newly-established Prespa National Park Management Body
Support of transboundary cooperation in the framework of the Prespa Park
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8. 2.1. SPP – Identity & Actions
Support to authorities and bodies for the sustainable development and
protection of Prespa
Collaboration with and support to the Municipality of Prespa in its efforts to
protect and develop the area
Support to the newly-established Prespa National Park Management Body
Support of transboundary cooperation in the framework of the Prespa Park
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9. 2.2. Our team approach
Our research approach was based on the following steps in order to
identify, segregate and present the key findings regarding the case study:
Recording opinions in a wide framework of local issues
Tracing of current situation & social conditions
Correlating major stakeholders’ concerns with SPP’s needs
Identifying areas of improvement
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10. 2.3. Sources and tools used
Leaflets and other printed material available at local information centers and
NGOs’ offices
Internet available data (see references)
Literature and research papers regarding the sustainable economic
development of protected areas
Semi-structured
S i t t d questionnaires addressed t representatives f
ti
i
dd
d to
t ti
from
stakeholder organizations
Informal conversations with locals
10
11. 3. Key Findings
Key findings
K fi di
Stakeholders’ overview
Local Authorities
Local Community
Cultural Triangle of Prespa
National Park Authority
Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors
11
12. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
AIMS
Development of infrastructure and networking with neighbouring countries
Conservation and enhancement of Prespa’s cultural heritage
Boost of tourism with respect to the environment
Creation of strong organizational mechanisms between local professionals
and authorities
Citizen’s satisfaction
BARRIERS
Funding limitations
Environmental restrictions
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13. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
LOCAL COMMUNITY
AIMS
Development of infrastructure
Improvement of business activities, health, entertainment and living
standards
Preservation of the local element and cultural heritage
Networking with neighbouring regions to increase transboundary trade
BARRIERS
Lack of unity and communication between local community g p
y
y groups
Lack of long term strategy for tourism resulting in relatively low quality of
services provided
Environmental restrictions
13
14. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
CULTURAL TRIANGLE OF PRESPA (CTP)
AIMS
Mitigation of rural isolation effects on local communities (Greece, FYROM,
Albania) in terms of culture, economy and education
Engagement of the local community, interaction and support for skills’
development and networking
Creation of opportunities for children and y
pp
young p p in order to enhance
g people
their creativity, develop their skills in arts and new technologies and take
initiatives
BARRIERS
Ineffective collaboration between local authorities, NGOs and the local
community
Inadequate social sensitivity and lack of creative activities and employment
opportunities for young people
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15. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY MANAGEMENT OF PRESPA
AIMS
Improvement of citizens’ living standards through the conservation of natural
and cultural values of region
Promotion of awareness and cooperation between the three countries
Protection of ecological value and biodiversity of Prespa
Wise use of natural resources
BARRIERS
Funding limitations
Lack of efficient communication among environmental organizations, citizens
and entrepreneurs
Infringement of environmental regulations by citizens and local authorities
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16. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
PRIMARY SECTOR (farmers, stock breeders, fishermen)
AIMS
Improvement of infrastructure to increase production
Expansion of product distribution
BARRIERS
Emergence of mislabeling of local products
Ineffective producers’ associations lacking long term strategy
Generation gap between members of primary sector
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17. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
SECONDARY SECTOR (Rural Cooperative of National Park’s
Bean Producers)
AIMS
Standardization and certification of production and packaging processes
Branding and marketing of the Prespa beans
BARRIERS
Emergence of mislabeling of local products
Lack of willingness for collaborative action between local bean producers
Lack of modern infrastructure related to the agriculture (irrigation system)
17
18. 3.1. Stakeholders’ Overview
TERTIARY SECTOR (tourist industry)
AIMS
Promotion of tourism and attraction of alternative tourist groups (e.g. agro
tourism, ecotourism, gastronomic and conference tourism)
Preservation of cultural and natural heritage
BARRIERS
Lack of infrastructure and services (roads, transportation, banking and
(roads transportation
medical services)
Absence of collective action between the members of the tertiary sector
Lack of additional activities to extend visitors’ stay in the area
Unavailable infrastructure to host large numbers of visitors, especially in high
season
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19. 3.1. Summary of stakeholders’
concerns and needs
•Entertainment
•Retain youth
Human
•Human and environment relationship
(ecological measures allowing
economic growth)
•Preservation of local element and
heritage
•Infringement of environmental
regulations
•Generation Gap
•Disengaged local services
(information services)
•Irrigation
•Organized Association
(Pricing, Standardization,
Logistics, Mislabeling)
•Legalization
•Legislation
Production
Entrepreneurship
E t
hi
•Various entrepreneur actions
(Tourist activities, banking
services)
•Poor tourist services (food,
lodging)
•Branding of Prespa Products
•Defining and promoting the
Prepsa experience.
Social
State
St t
•Health
•Infrastructure
•Funding limitations
•International collaboration
•Town planning
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21. 3.2. SPP SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Weaknesses
•Comprised
•
•Funding
•
of and supported by 10 NGOs
from major sponsor
Support by E.U. and national legislation
EU
•Clear
vision & tangible achievements
•Transboundary
•Accumulated
•Passion
vision of cooperation
knowledge and experience
Ineffective communication of vision and
achievements
•limited
scope of field activities, unable to
commit resources on developmental
initiatives
•Lack
of human resources
•Lack
of sufficient funding
g
and commitment
Opportunities
pp
Threats
•Bringing
•Lack
people together under a common
vision-creating consent for viable economic
development
•Leader
in the field of transboundary
cooperation
Making Prespa a model for sustainable
development in protected areas
•
of local consensus
•Infringement
of legislation
•Insufficient
collaboration with
Albania/FYROM
Alb i /FYROM relevant organizations
l
t
i ti
•Insufficient
organization of other
stakeholders
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22. 3.2. Main SPP’s issues
Economic development projects initiated mainly by SPP, lack ownership from
stakeholders and under communicated (by choice) in the local community
Overextending SPP limited resources in economic development initiatives
contrary to organization s main focus (mainly environmental areas)
organization’s
Crucial scientific areas of interest of SPP are difficult to be communicated to
local community
Limited alignment among stakeholders (burden on SPP to facilitate and
sustain consensus)
Public perception of SPP as a “substitute” of governmental agency in the
substitute
area (adding “work load” and obscuring SPP’s identity)
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23. 3.2. Main SPP’s actions acknowledged by
local community
1.
1
Research and conservation measures (e g Dalmatian Pelican)
(e.g.
2.
Monitoring rare species (flora & fauna)
3.
Σ.Χ.O.Ο.Α.Π. Implementation (town planning)
4.
Penstock construction
5.
Environmental observation in transboundary level
23
24. 4. Vision & Mission Statement
Our team Vision &
Mission S
Mi i Statement
24
25. 4. Our Vision & Mission Statement
Vision / Perfect Future
We envision to emphasize the importance and illustrate the uniqueness of
the Prespa region. The main guidelines upon which this vision will be built
are:
The encouragement and support of initiatives towards environmental
protection and social cohesion
The recognition and implementation of best sustainable and feasible
best,
practices, which will enhance local economic development
Mission Statement
Our mission is to reinforce the Society for the Protection of Prespa’s
acceptance in local community through creative and effective relations which
focus on Prespa’s regional and sustainable economic development.
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27. 5. Proposals
5.1.
5 1 Communication Strategy
5.2. Creation of the Prespa Branding & Identity
5.3. Creation of the Prespa Experience
5.4. Tourism
5.5. Protected Region Products
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28. 5.1. Communication Strategy
WHAT: Develop a communication strategy that facilitates SPP in achieving their
mission statement and objectives in the very complex social - local framework
framework.
HOW: The strategy has two axes that aim to:
Broaden the understanding and promote the significance
of scientific work among the local community: Disseminating consent
among local stakeholders about “the uniqueness and the need for the
p
preservation of the area” that should be the corner stone of every action for
y
economic viable growth. This will be achieved via the polularisation of
scientific notions
Amplify the SPP research image as perceived to the local community:
image,
Alleviating SPP from the active participation in the economic development
initiatives of the area. This will be achieved with the launch of nonp j
p
environmental research projects for the viable economic development of the
area, initiated by SPP. The project proposals should be easier to implement
and sustain (met with less prejudism and bias from the local stakeholders)
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29. 5.1. Communication Strategy
Broaden the understanding and promote the significance
of scientific work among the local community
WHAT: Develop a strong communication strategy which will help local
community assimilate the significance of SPP’s scientific work, promote the
active involvement of the locals providing critical information on how a research
project affects them and how they can contribute (volunteering)
WHY: To facilitate the development of environmental consent among local
community
y
•
To highlight the mutual benefits arising from the tangibles results of scientific
work
•
To delineate stakeholder priorities, reduce conflict of interest and therefore
f
f
f
enhance SPP’s image in the local community
•
To promote a strong culture with “environment in mind” in the local
community
WHO: Designed and developed by SPP communication and research team
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30. 5.1. Communication Strategy
Amplification of research image to local community
WHAT: Initiate and communicate research projects on non-environmental
non environmental
subjects:
Social issues
Communication
C
i ti
Marketing fields
WHY: To amplify the SPP image and create stronger acceptance of the role to
promote local society
WHO: Students from academic institutions, foreign or Greek, thus deploying
inexpensive research capabilities, to work on pressing social issues – structure,
enhancement of communication tactics and cases, or develop branding
strategies for Protected Region Products – and at the same time enabling the
development of stronger ties with academia and perhaps cross departmental
synergies
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31. 5.2. Creation of the Prespa Branding
& Identity
Strengthen the uniqueness of the area to locals and visitors
WHAT: Create the Prespa Area Logo and uniform design as well as the
placement of traditional signs around various area spots, local hospitality, food &
beverage enterprises, cultural centers, tenable memorials, info centers and
historic landmarks.
WHY: To illustrate the uniqueness of the Prespa region and assist in preserving
local cultural heritage
g
WHO: Design by architects & Fine Art students, in collaboration with local
entrepreneurs, placement and preservation by local authorities and volunteers
(CTP)
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32. 5.3. Creation of the Prespa
Experience
Create the mystique
WHAT: Collect local stories and legends and place them around the area on
signs and maps around historical spots, region’s main entrance, village squares
(
(story & legend collection)
y
g
)
WHY: To create mystique and enhance the Prespa experience
WHO: Design by architects and fine art students, story gathering by local
students under teacher and parental guidance, cultural triangle workshops,
d
d
h
d
l id
l
l i
l
k h
placing and preservation by local authorities and volunteers (CTP)
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33. 5.3. Creation of the Prespa
Experience
Create the interaction
WHAT: Introduce leisure activities (e.g. bike tours, hiking / mountain climbing,
observatories / telescopes, interactive exhibits in information centers, “treasure
hunt activity,
hunt” activity water buffalo visits, kiting) involving both visitors and local
visits
community
WHY: To create a strong, engaging experience for the visitors of the area
strong
area,
increase days of hotel occupancy encourage revisiting and offer viable
economic growth opportunities to local entrepreneurs.
WHO:
SPP – Observatories, leaflets
Local authorities – Interactive exhibits
Local community – Biki and hiki t
L
l
it
Biking d hiking tours, t
treasure h t organization
hunt
i ti
Involvement and participation of information/communication centers as well
as hotels on specially created stands
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34. 5.4. Tourism
WHAT: Attract alternative forms of tourism (“eco-tourism”, students, gastronomy
tourists). Learn, understand and adjust, if necessary, possible existing models in
similar protected areas, combining environmental protection with low-budget
accommodation and hotel services
WHY: To promote sustainable economic growth of the area and reinforce the
connection and acceptance of SPP in the stakeholders’ group of tourism
entrepreneurs and the local community
WHO:
Initiative and Planning:
SPP, Cultural Triangle of Prespa, Ecotourism Society of Prespa
Implementation:
Local tourism entrepreneurs through the coordination of the other two
organizations
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35. 5.5. Protected Region Products
WHAT: Enhance of the image of the local products, distribution and promotion
through local producers, building on and t ki advantage of th region’s
th
hl
l
d
b ildi
d taking d
t
f the
i ’
uniqueness (protection, preservation, purity).
Priority should be given to the unique, local product.
“The Prespa Bean”
WHY: To promote economic growth in harmony with the environmental
p
protection (
(sustainable p
practices)
)
WHO:
Initiative and Planning:
Collaboration between stakeholders and marketing / communications
students facilitated by SPP; reach strong feasibility studies
Implementation:
Producers guided by the outcomes of the studies and strategic action p
g
y
g
plans
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36. Focus Area
F
A
Communication Strategy
Improvement Action
I
t A ti
Broaden the understanding and promote the significance of
scientific work among the local community
Implementation
p
timeframe
Long-term
Amplification of research image to local community
Creation of the Prespa
Branding & Identity
Creation of the Prespa
Experience
Built on the areas’ uniqueness
Mystique about Prespa: Story and legend collection and
appropriate promotion
Interaction: Development of interactive actions which will have
a positive effect to the local community as well as the tourists
revisiting.
Tourism
Attract alternative tourism in order to achieve sustainable
economic growth.
Protected Region Products
Guidance of local producers by the special studies which will
be prepared by marketing/communications students.
Short-term
Short-term
Short term
Long-term
Long term
Long-term
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38. 6. Conclusions
The sustainable socio-economic growth of the Prespa area is very complex.
socio economic
The combination of environmental issues and local stakeholders’
characteristics, as well as the geographical uniqueness (3 nations – 2 lakes)
make this task challenging and ambitious
ambitious.
Our proposals aim at addressing the main issues we have clearly identified ,
on a short and long term basis.
At the same time, we set the ground for supplementary research / projects
that, upon implementation, will enhance the fulfillment of our shared vision
for the area and its people.
38
40. 7. Learning Experience
The Future Leaders Program of Ηay Group,
was a d fi i
defining experience f
i
for us,
individually, as a team and as future
leaders.
e ea ed o
g g t t e te a
We learned how to highlight the internal
virtues and manage our emotions for the
benefit of the team even in very difficult and
complex situations.
The beauty of th P
Th b
t
f the Prespa project was not
j t
t
just the engagement with nature. It was an
inspiring adventure, compelled by the SPP
vision that goes beyond borders, cultures,
and l
d local i t
l interests, t preserve th magic of
t to
the
i f
Prespa.
Thank you for inviting, supporting and inspiring us with your vision, as we
should do as future leaders in the society.
40
42. 8. References
Leaflets:
Cultural Triangle of Prespa( CTP)
Maps of Prespa’s cultural sights
Prespa’s tour g
p
guide and map
p
Cultural routes
Prespa: « Agriculture & Environment», one Europe, more nature project
Prespa’s information centers
Let’s discover Prespa. People & nature around the lakes
Florina’s municipality tourist g
p y
guide
Society for the Protection of Prespa (SPP) for human and nature
Cultural guide of Municipality of Prespa
Project Life-Nature 2002-2007
Bean & Tsironi celebration, municipality of Prespa
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43. 8. References
Books:
Prespa’s Information Center Scripts
«Prespa: a story for man & nature», George Kotsadorakis
Network:
www. spp.gr (Society for the Protection of Prespa)
www. ctp.gr (Cultural Triangle of Prespa)
www. tseaaig.gr (
g g (Territorial Quality Mark)
y
)
www. prespes.gr ( Municipality of Prespa)
www.ntua.gr/MIRC (The Metsovion Interdisciplinary Research Center (M.I.R.C.) of the
N.T.U.A.)
NTUA)
http://www.survey.ntua.gr/main/studies/environ/envir-g.html (Interdisciplinary Program
of postgraduate studies “Environment and Development”)
www.balkanfoundation.org (B lk F
b lk f
d ti
(Balkan Foundation for Sustainable D
d ti f S t i bl Development (BFSD))
l
t
www.environmentforeurope.org/themes/biodiversity.html (Environment for Europe:
Biodiversity and sustainable development in mountain areas)
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