10th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Sustainable Tourism
On 15th of April 2021, the 10th Meeting of the Carpathian Convention Working Group on Sustainable Tourism (WG Tourism) took place. The meeting
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Sustainable Tourism
Successful completion of the Clean up project in Ukraine
Last month, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) has approved the final report of the project “Clean up Synevyr National
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How has ranger work changed during the pandemic?
With life restricted, many people have turned to nature during recent months. Amongst others, cinemas, museums, cafes and other city
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Ecotourism opportunities and threats of Northern Azerbaijan
The European Wilderness Society is gladly sharing a contribution from Alastair Watson, a Wilderness Advocate from United Kingdom. Alastair has
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Backcountry adventures: What to be aware of
This is the second part of a two-part article. Read the previous part to find out about backcountry touring’s effect on
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Backcountry adventures: Nature calls
This is the first part of a two-part article. Check here for some tips on an environmentally friendly trip to
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How can hiking guides support sustainable tourism in protected areas?
You will find hiking guides in many protected areas in Europe. They are there to inform and guide visitors, while
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Education on Sustainable tourism in Carpathians
Sustainable tourism in the Carpathians is currently gaining more and more momentum. It is true, especially now, when the number
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Final events of the project “Clean up Synevyr, Ukraine”
The project “Clean up Synevyr National Nature Park, Ukraine” is reaching its final phase. Together with our local partners, we
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Celebrating Sustainability Day today!
In 1970, air and water quality, forest logging and extraction of resources were rising issues in the USA. And so,
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Tourism and waste management improvement in Synevyr, Ukraine
Recent week was fully packed with activities of the project Clean up National Nature Park Synevyr, Ukraine. Both a clean
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More Respect Nature educational tools in Ukraine
Following the high interest to the Respect Nature guidelines developed by the European Wilderness Society and its recent translation to
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How to avoid being lost in Wilderness?
With holiday season accelerating and countries discouraging international travel, many people choose to explore their local areas. That often means
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Visit to Yavirnyk tourist shelter in Ukriane
European Wilderness Society visited one of the last tourist shelters in Ukrainian Carpathians and discussed coopration with local NGO “Carpathian trails”
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Protected areas in Lithuania: Part 3 – Regional parks and State reserves
In the series of postings, we are presenting the colourful system of protected areas in Lithuania. This week’s topic is
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Have ski resorts reached their expiration date?
Recently, we reported about the planned enlargement of two ski resorts in the Apennines. The project earned massive criticism because
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Ski resorts and threatened species fight for space in the Apennines
The corona crisis has cut the skiing season short in most ski resorts around the world, including the Italian Apennines.
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Respecting and enjoying nature in Tatra National Park
Tatra National Park in Slovakia is the largest national park of the country and is home to many unique and
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Webinar 9th July 15:00 CET Tourism in Wilderness
Wilderness and protected areas are facing challenges with visitors and tourism, as more and more people are interested in seeing
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Fedir Hamor’s new book describes his fight for primeval beech forests
The protection of Primeval European beech forests was a long process that stretched over several decades. This process is closely
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