The WILDSCAPE EU project seeks to address the urgent need for biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism across the European Union. By focusing on preserving natural habitats and endangered species in the partner countries Italy, Spain, Ireland, Portugal, and Cyprus and beyond, the project aligns with key EU policies, such as the Green Deal and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030. It also builds on the EU’s long-standing efforts to protect wildlife through directives on the conservation of birds and natural habitats. The project leverages the growing demand for nature-based tourism, which has increased significantly as people seek tranquil, outdoor destinations. By promoting responsible travel that enhances ecological diversity and supports local communities, WILDSCAPE EU addresses both environmental and economic priorities, making it a vital initiative for sustainable development.
As you explore the WILDESCAPE EU website, you will find a variety of resources and guidelines for sustainable tourism practices. The site includes a comprehensive training curriculum featuring modules, lectures, and digital educational content. These materials aim to raise awareness, establish sustainable tourism standards, and build capacity among youth tourism agents.
This project focuses on promoting sustainable tourism, preserving biodiversity, and empowering youth in rural communities. By supporting environmental conservation and socio-economic development, it provides practical tools and mechanisms to help future generations protect and respect nature. Additionally, the project encourages meaningful political discussions around these crucial topics.
Development of sustainable tourism standards: will involve collaborative efforts with youth, European tourism agencies, and stakeholders to establish standardised guidelines for sustainable tourism practices and create a training curriculum emphasising eco-friendly practices and responsible tourism. These efforts will be complemented by capacity-building initiatives, offering comprehensive training programs to European youth tourism agents that focus on ecotourism principles, biodiversity conservation, and reducing carbon footprints.
Transnational report on biodiversity and ecotourism, outlining the biodiversity status and ecotourism potential in each participating country. This includes territorial information gathering to ensure a localised understanding of biodiversity and cultural aspects.
Policy recommendation will be launched to increase awareness among European communities, tourists, and policymakers about the significance of biodiversity conservation and sustainable tourism.
The Association for Integral Rural Development of Jiloca and Gallocanta (A.D.R.I.) has operated since 1991, focusing on rural development in Jiloca (Teruel) and Daroca Campo (Zaragoza). It manages the LEADER program and supports productive and non-productive measures, fostering local business, partnerships, and conservation projects. Its expertise includes coordinating regional initiatives like Birding Aragón, promoting ornithological tourism, and sustainability-focused projects in the tourism and agri-food sectors. With extensive experience in European project management and collaboration, the team prioritises ecotourism, leveraging assets like the Laguna de Gallocanta Natural Reserve, a key site for crane migration and conservation efforts.
FA BENE Community A.P.S., founded in 2013 in Turin, is a non-profit organisation focused on social innovation, education, and sustainable development, with an emphasis on social and environmental justice. Its activities include combating educational poverty, empowering vulnerable communities, and fostering youth engagement through training, civic education, and international exchanges. The organisation collaborates extensively across the Piedmont region, engaging young volunteers in projects like urban gardens, sustainable food practices, and climate action initiatives. FA BENE’s key expertise lies in mobilising youth for environmental stewardship, as demonstrated in projects like "Euth Climate," which trained young activists to address climate challenges and implement sustainability projects in rural areas.