ECOTRANS projects for making tourism more sustainable

 

European Union action in the Tourism sector: improving support measures for Sustainable Tourism, study for the Directorate-General of the European Parliament, ECOTRANS together with INPECO/TTC/ACTA, Saarbrücken, 2002, published in English, summary in 12 languages, more on:
http://www2.europarl.eu.int/registre/etudes/document_travail/stoa/2001/0103/
04A-STOA_DT(2001)0103_EN.doc

"Light on Sustainable Development", global communication initiative for the "12 rules for Sustainable Development" as joint contribution to the World Summit 2002 in Johannesburg, INPECO/ECOTRANS, 2002 ongoing, more on:
www.monitoring-globalization.net

VISIT - Ecolabels for Sustainable Tourism in Europe: Demonstrating how Ecolabels can move the European Tourism Market towards Sustainability European project supported by the LIFE programme, in co-operation with international and national NGOs, leading Ecolabels in Europe, tourism and consumers associations. Four phases: European set of environmental indicators, common standard for existing Ecolabels, co-operation with tour operators, image and consumers campaign, 2001-2003, more on:
www.yourvisit.info/initiative/cont_org_a_.html

Voluntary Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism, world wide study for WTO, Madrid, world-wide evaluation study on certification systems, eco-labels, awards and prizes, environmental management systems, codes of conduct, etc., similarities and differences among voluntary initiatives, factors that make them effective and successful in terms of sustainable tourism development, research findings, CD ROM with detailed description of the initiatives, 2000-2001, more on:
www.world-tourism.org/frameset/frame_sustainable.html

Eco-labels and Environmental Awards for Tourism in Europe, publication based on ECO-TIP, Saarbrücken, 2000

ECO-CAMPING, integrated environmental management on camping sites, research and contribution for Bodensee-Stiftung, Konstanz/ Saarbrücken, 1999-2001

Sustainable Tourism & Natura 2000, conceptional work and research for the European Seminar in Lisboa, Dezember 1999, for SECA and European Commission/DG Environment, Saarbrücken, 1999-2000

Hostel 2000: Integration of Environmental Concerns into Daily Work, Environmental Module, concept and development of a training the trainers module for EUFED, Brussels, supported by the LEONARDO program, Saarbrücken, 1999/2001

South meets North, collaboration in the realisation of a European Conference in Sardegna/Italy, (march 1999), topics: environment & agriculture, transport, tourism, integrated local development; for ACTA, Milano, Mailand/Saarbrücken, 1998/99

Integrated Quality Management of Rural Tourism Destinations in Europe, case studies for TTC, Ledbury, part of the EC/DG23 study, Saarbrücken, 1998-1999

Top Team NaTour, Bundeswettbewerb für Kinder- und Jugendreisen im Sinne einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung , development and realisation, in co-operation with DJH, NFJD and other german associations, from 1999: development of a quality label for youth tourism packages, Detmold/Saarbrücken, 1998-2000, more on: www.topteamnatour.de

ECO-TIP, Bildungs- und Informationsservice 'Tourismus und Umwelt' für Studenten und beruflich Interessierte / European Information Service for Ecolabels and Examples of best practice, conception, realisation and implementation of an "education and information service ‚tourism and environment' for students and professionals in the internet, project leadership for ECOTRANS, in co-operation with about 20 german and international experts and associations, supported by the Federal Foundation for the Environment, Saarbrücken, and the European Commission/ DG Environment, Saarbrücken, 1997-2000 (ongoing), more on:
www.eco-tip.org

Sommerakademie Brennpunkt Alpen, European LEONARDO project, lead by CIPRA International, Liechtenstein (1997/1998), member of project team for ECOTRANS, conception and leading of the main issue "Labeling - Chance für die Zukunft", Schaan/Saarbrücken, 1997/98

Nachhaltiger Tourismus - Schlüssel zum Erfolg (Sustainable Tourism - the Key to Success), Indicators, examples, case studies: Germany, Alps and Mediterranean Basin, supported by Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, conference at ITB 97 in Berlin, publication, Saarbrücken, 1997, more on: www.eco-tip.org/Sus_tourism/sustainable.htm

Bericht über den Einfluß des Tourismus in/aus Deutschland auf Natur und Umwelt sowie Maßnahmen und Handlungsbedarf zur Förderung einer verträglichen Entwicklung, (touristic effects and impacts on the environment and nature in Germany, measures and needs to support sustainable development), study for Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit (Federal Ministry for the Environment), in co-operation with DWIF and BTE, Berlin, 1996/97

Sanfte Mobilität in Tourismusorten und -regionen, study and publication in co-operation with ÖAR, Wien, and FUTOUR, München, München 1996/97

Bundeswettbewerb Umweltfreundliche Fremdenverkehrsorte 1996, 110 applicants for the Federal Award for Environmentally Friendly Destinations in Germany, scientific analysis of environmental activities and problems, in co-operation with FUTOUR, München, 1996/97

Das Buch der Sieben Siegel: Internationale Umweltauszeichnungen in Europa, (The Book of Seals and Ecolabels), studies and publication on environmental awards and ecolabels in Europe, supported by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, München/Saarbrücken, 1995/96

Badeorte und Umwelt in Europa, tourism and the environment in 100 main bath/ sun & beach ressorts in Europe, international study for FOCUS magazine, München, 1995

Nachhaltiger Tourismus - Theorie und Praxis, workshop and case studies, supported by Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit, in co-operation with ADAC, München, 1995

European Seminars "Tourism and Environment: Allies for the Future", in Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal an the Alps, supported by European Commission, DG XXIII, tourism unit, in co-operation with FICN, Madrid, ACTA, Milano, a.o., 1995

ECOLETTER - Tourismus- und Umweltinformationen für die Praxis, 16 or 24 pages, edition 1 to 8, research, analysis and publication of "examples of good practice" in Tourism & Environment, in co-operation with german and european NGOs, supported by Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, München, 1994-1996

Tourism and Environment in Europe, analysis of 15 selected projects supported by EC/DG23, for AFI (Alpine Research Institute), Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München, 1994/95

Archive ECOTRANS: Tourism and Environment in Europe, archives on tourism sectors in European countries: innovations for quality and sustainability in (rural) destinations, hotels and restaurants, tour operators and other actors in tourism, since 1994 (ongoing)

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