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NORSK PARK-KONFERANSE

NORSK PARK-KONFERANSE. Parks and Sustainable Tourism in Europe EUROPARC Federation and the Charter for Sustainable Tourism Paulo Castro. I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018. 1. WHO IS EUROPARC?.

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NORSK PARK-KONFERANSE

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  1. NORSK PARK-KONFERANSE ParksandSustainableTourism in Europe EUROPARC Federationandthe Charter for SustainableTourism Paulo Castro I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  2. 1. WHO IS EUROPARC? • European Federation of National and Natural Parks since 1973 based in Germany; • Biggest NGO for Parks, integrates the majority of the parks in Europe; • Is organized in 8 Sections and several thematic Working Groups and Task Forces; I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  3. 1. WHO IS EUROPARC? • Has 378 members in 36 countries; • Does lobbying, training, networking and develops “products/programs”: • Junior Ranger, • Transboundary Network, • European Charter for Sustainable Tourism. I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  4. 1. WHO IS EUROPARC? Vision: sustainable nature, valued by people Mission: EUROPARC works for our natural and cultural heritage, to improve and champion the policy and practice of Protected Area management, in order to deliver sustainable nature, valued by people. I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  5. 2. WHY PARKS HAVE ENGAGED IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM? Lovingthem to death? SustainableTourism in Europe’sNatureandNationalParks I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  6. Parque Natural do Douro Internacional Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês Parque Nacional Kruger Parque Nacional Canaima

  7. Refugio Nacional de Vida Silvestre Ostional, Costa Rica

  8. 2. WHY PARKS HAVE ENGAGED IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM? • What model we want for tourism in our Parks? • Change the paradigm, from a No policy to a consensual Yes! • If we don’t change ourselves, how are we going to ask others to change? I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  9. 3. PARKS, A LONG WAY ... Middle Age Game and Wood XX Century Conservation Temples Nowadays Nature, People and Multifunctional Services Networks XIX Century Aesthetics and natural beauty 90’s Mainstream and trendy Future? Crisis? Public Health? Spiritual Values? I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  10. 3. PARKS A LONG WAY, to be or not to be ... Parks in Europe are no longer only nature conservation areas; Parks cannot be a confined area; Problems are so complex, that…; Park management should be participated; Tourism is a driving force for the majority of our Parks; Sustainable solutions should engage the local stakeholders (economic, social, cultural and political, public and private). I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  11. 4. WHAT WE WISH ECOTOURISM TO BE IN EUROPE? • “A protected area associated with the destination; • A critical mass of local ecotourism businesses; • A sustainability plan under implementation, in developing ecotourism; • Nature and local culture as the main ingredients in product development and marketing; • Active participation of local communities, empowered through education and awareness raising, based on shared values.” • ExtractadaptedfromtheDeclaration of the 2nd European Ecotourism Conference in Brasov 2013 I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  12. 5. THE CHARTER, ALREADY A NICE STORY I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  13. 5. THE CHARTER, ALREADY A NICE STORY 1991 Sustainable Tourism Working Group EUROPARC 1995 Charter methodology development (LIFE French Fed) 2008/2009 Development of the part II and first businesses awarded 1993 “Loving them to death” 2001 First 7 parksawarded 2013/2014 Development of the part III and first Tour Operators awarded I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  14. 6. CHARTER, WHAT IS AND WHAT ISN‘T? A brand of the European Union; A certification with a protocol based on quantitative indicators; A mechanism of funding; A voluntary agreement of the different local stakeholders; A practical management tool for implementing principles of sustainable tourism in a territory; A recognition of EUROPARC for the work done by/for everyone. I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  15. 6. THE CHARTER, A VISION • Sustainable Tourism in European parks provides a: • meaningful quality experience; • safeguards natural and cultural values; • supports local livelihoods and quality of life; • and is economically viable. I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  16. 7. CHARTER, THE PRINCIPLES Giving priority to protection; Contributing to sustainable development; Engaging all stakeholders; Planning sustainable tourism effectively; Pursing continuous improvement; I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  17. 8. THE CHARTER, HOW MANY PARTS HAS? 1, … • I – Destinations I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  18. 8. THE CHARTER, HOW MANY PARTS HAS?1, 2, .... I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  19. 8. THE CHARTER, HOW MANY PARTS HAS?1, 2, 3 .... I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  20. 9. THE CHARTER MAGIC NUMBERS since 2001… 160 destinations in 20 countries! since 2008… 636 sustainablepartners en 39 destinations in 5 countries! since 2015… 20 sustainableoperators in 2 countries!

  21. 10. CHARTER AND ECOTOURISM, MAIN CHALLENGES • The Charter Network need to motivate its members and renew their engagement; • The Charter destinations need tourism skills; • Develop common promotion and marketing of the Charter Parks as tourism destinations; I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  22. 10. CHARTER AND ECOTOURISM, MAIN CHALLENGES • Encourage more Tourism Businesses and Tour Operators to become Charter Partners in the Charter Network; • Improve indicators and better assessment of results, both at NC and ST level; • Consolidate the Ecotourism concept at European level (Parks, Natura 2000, Geoparks, Man & Biosphere Reserves, etc.); Fòrum ENS 2017 Can Trona 18 i 19 d’octubre

  23. 10. CHARTER AND ECOTOURISM, MAIN CHALLENGES • Create a common platform amongst awarding systems working with the Ecotourism concept and become recognized at European level; • Internationalize the Charter concept and methodology (Mediterranean/Brazil). I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

  24. Paulo Castro, Vicepresident Council EUROPARC p.castro@europarc.org Skype: valadasdecastro (+351) 926227623 Tusentakk! Obrigado! I VARANGER/VADSØ KOMMUNE, FINMARK. 3. – 5. MAI 2018

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