The second round of MARINA workshops – running from January to May 2018 – has just started. These participatory workshops organized in the framework of the MARINA project are part of a Mobilization and Mutual Learning (MML) process composed of two phases at local and international levels held across Europe over the last 12 months. […]
Read More →5 October 2017 MARINA International Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Workshop Galway, Ireland “Explore the Development of Sustainable Tourism Opportunities within Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) through Responsible Research and Innovation” is the topic of next MARINA workshop to be held in Galway, organized by our partner Smartbay, which open the new MARINA MML workshop for months […]
Read More →Yacht tourism constitutes a major part of marine tourism activities, particularly in Mediterranean countries; with economic, cultural and social implications on coastal communities. In addition to the esteemed recreational benefits to yachting enthusiast, the sector provides livelihood to a significant number of people through touristic services (accommodation, restaurants, shopping etc.), marinas and yacht building and […]
Read More →Sea is everywhere in our daily lives and yet many people have no idea how vital and indispensable our relationship with the seas and oceans is. This disconnection results in dire consequences for the marine ecosystems, aquatic life and eventually all life on the planet. To cultivate a better relationship with the seas and the […]
Read More →The high-level United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development” will be convened at United Nations Headquarters in New York from 5 to 9 June 2017, coinciding with World Oceans Day, to support the implementation of United Nations […]
Read More →Coastal cities and towns are facing urbanization challenges. This goes for those large cities exposed to population growth and mass tourism, but also those coastal towns facing the opposite – loss of population and work places; reduced competitiveness concerning attracting citizens and tourists. The urbanized city-areas have been subject to big changes in the last […]
Read More →11 May 2017 MARINA International Mobilisation and Mutual Learning Workshop Boulogne sur Mer, France  STREAMING AVAILABLE BELOW Tourism demand is increasing worldwide and tourism is a growing business in Europe. In 2013, the number of nights spent in hotels was 2,6 billion. The challenge is now to exploit this potential in a way that sustainably produces economic […]
Read More →4th April 2017 Sustainable Maritime and Coastal Tourism, Sea Pressures and Responsible Research and InnovationIl turismo marittimo e costiero sostenibile, le pressioni esercitate sull’ambiente marino e la ‘Ricerca e Innovazione Responsabile’LIVE STREAMING AVAILABLE ON THIS PAGE The extraordinary beauty and cultural wealth of EU’s coastal areas have made them the preferred destination for many holidaymakers from Europe […]
Read More → 1 – 2 March 2017 Crowded city at the pristine coast Nowoczesne miasto przy naturalnej plaży Pressures exerted by building on the dunes, visual pollution, noise and carrying capacity are current key challenges to the sustainable development of tourism and recreation in the cities along the Polish coast and in particular the Gulf of Gdansk. […]
Read More →21 January 2017 Sun, sand…and safety! – How long will we have beaches? Sol, praia…e segurança! – Até quando teremos praias? Monday, 6th January 2014. Hercules storm is on its way to the coasts of Europe. Potential record-size waves, gale force winds and huge storm surge are forecasted. The morning after shows once again how serious […]
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