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LLP Transversal Programmes – Key Activity 3 ICT –NETWORKS

ECOLNET “ The European Ecotourism Network” Fouli Papageorgiou PRISMA – Centre for Development Studies National workshop of ECOLNET project Berlin, 07 th March 2013 Organised by. LLP Transversal Programmes – Key Activity 3 ICT –NETWORKS. ECOLNET Identity.

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LLP Transversal Programmes – Key Activity 3 ICT –NETWORKS

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  1. ECOLNET “The European Ecotourism Network” Fouli Papageorgiou PRISMA – Centre for Development Studies National workshop of ECOLNET projectBerlin, 07th March 2013 Organised by LLP Transversal Programmes – Key Activity 3 ICT –NETWORKS

  2. ECOLNET Identity • Supported by the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission, Multilateral Networks KA3-ICT • A network of rural/eco/sustainable tourism associations, education institutions and experts: • PRISMA Centre for Development Studies, Greece, project leader • ECOTRANS e.V , Germany • Estonian Ecotourism Association, Estonia • Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia • ECOTONO - Equipo consultor en turismo y desarrollo, Spain • Silvacultura ltd, Finland • Centro Turistico Studentesco e Giovanile – CTS , Italy • Imaginary srl, Italy • Pan Parks Foundation – the Netherlands • ECEAT – Projects, the Netherlands • Association of Ecotourism in Romania, Romania • Edinburgh Napier University, U.K

  3. What is the European Ecotourism Network (EEN)? The European Ecotourism Network (EEN) is a network of organisations and individuals committed to promote quality standards in ecotourism EEN aims to ensure that ecotourism services in Europe contribute to a genuine conservation and sustainability effort. EEN wishes to build alliances with other networks around the world specialising in ecotourism EEN supports the development, dissemination and implementation of the European Ecotourism Labelling Standard (EETLS) - an initiative that ensures baseline standards of quality in ecotourism. The EETLS has been officially recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

  4. European Ecotourism Labelling Standard EETLS 4 Groups of criteria A. Demonstrate effective sustainable management. B. Maximise social and economic benefits to local communities and minimise negative impacts. C. Maximise benefits to cultural heritage and minimise negative impacts. D. Maximise benefits to the environment and minimise negative impacts. • 38 criteria • 94 Sub-criteria • 94 indicators for certificates • 94 indicators for businesses • 130 implementation indicators

  5. Target Groups • ecotourism & sustainable tourism businesses • ecotourism certification agencies • ecotourism-related or nature-related NGOs • protected area authorities • regional and national authorities • European and international organisations/networks related to ecotourism and sustainable tourism • education institutions • Individuals working in the fields of tourism, tourism-related education and ICT

  6. What EEN offers to members • exchange of best practice, information and knowledge, discussion, networking • Library of best practice illustrating the criteria and sub-criteria of EETLS • Business promotion – opportunity to present business’s experience as best practice • online evaluation tools assessing compliance with EETLS criteria: • self-assessment of businesses, • integrated assessment by evaluators • Training package supporting ecotourism businesses wishing to be EETLS certified

  7. Links www.ecotourism-network.eu/EEN_online_community EEN forum http://ecolnet.ning.com

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