HERItage and territory resilience through sustainable Tourism, climate change ADAPtation and ciTizen engagement
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)Description
Feasibility study for the establishment of the HERIT ADAPT data-driven technology-enabled Sustainable Tourism Model(EN)
Common Testing and Demonstration Methodology, for Experimentation and Assessment of HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model engaging local Quadruple Helix into a fertile dialogue(EN)
Common Testing and Demonstration Methodology, for Experimentation and Assessment of HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model engaging local Quadruple Helix into a fertile dialogue(FR)
Sustainable & Resilient Tourism Strategies jointly co-developed clustering pilot testing territories according to their typology (FR)
Sustainable & Resilient Tourism Strategies jointly co-developed clustering pilot testing territories according to their typology (EN)
Euro-MED Tourism Quadruple Helix Community collaborating across borders(FR)
Euro-MED Tourism Quadruple Helix Community collaborating across borders(EN)
A Plan for the transferability of HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model (EN)
A Plan for the transferability of HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model (FR)
Website: https://interreg-euro-med.eu/en/
Thematic information
Priority: (VI-B_EM_2) Greener MED
Priority specific objective: RSO2.4. Promoting climate change adaptation and disaster risk prevention and resilience, taking into account eco-system based approaches
Priority policy objective (Interreg specific objective): PO2 A greener, low-carbon transitioning towards a net zero carbon economy and resilient Europe by promoting clean and fair energy transition, green and blue investment, the circular economy, climate change mitigation and adaptation, risk prevention and management, and sustainable urban mobility
Type of intervention: 061 Risk prevention and management of non-climate related natural risks (for example earthquakes) and risks linked to human activities (for example technological accidents), including awareness raising, civil protection and disaster management systems, infrastructures and ecosystem based approaches
Partners (11)
Lead Partner: ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΛΛΑΔΑΣ
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 992665991
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 997824337 | EL263000001
Address: New National Road 32 & Amerikis, 26441 Patras, Greece
Department address: -, - -, Greece
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Regional public authority
Total budget: EUR 308 300.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 246 640.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 61 660.00
Contractors:
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Name: REGION OF WESTERN GREECE
VAT registration or tax identification number: 997824337
- Министерство на туризма на Република България
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Name: Министерство на туризма на Република България
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 927844868
Partner’s ID if not PIC: BG176789478 | BG120000006
Address: Saborna Street, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Department address: -, - -, Bulgaria
Legal status: public
Organisation type: National public authority
Website: https://www.tourism.government.bg/en
Total budget: EUR 115 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 92 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 23 000.00
- COMITE REGIONAL DU TOURISME ET DES LOISIRS OCCITANIE
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Name: COMITE REGIONAL DU TOURISME ET DES LOISIRS OCCITANIE
Department: DEPARTMENT OF QUALITY AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 832 039 630 00039 | FR120000008
Address: RUE ALCYONE, 34960 MONTPELLIER CEDEX 2, France
Department address: RUE ALCYONE, 34960 MONTPELLIER CEDEX 2, France
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: https://www.tourisme-occitanie.com/
Total budget: EUR 303 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 242 960.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 60 740.00
- UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA
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Name: UNIVERSIDAD DE GRANADA
Department: FACULTY OF FINE ARTS
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999882015
Partner’s ID if not PIC: ESQ1818002F | ES1Q0000062
Address: Cuesta del Hospicio, 18071 GRANADA, Spain
Department address: Av. Periodista Eugenio Selle, 18071 GRANADA, Spain
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: http://WWW.UGR.ES
Total budget: EUR 302 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 242 160.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 60 540.00
- Prijestonica Cetinje
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Name: Prijestonica Cetinje
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 898447175
Partner’s ID if not PIC: NA | ME120000005 | Registration number (EN)
Address: Baja Pivljanina, 81250 Centinje, Montenegro
Department address: -, - -, Montenegro
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: http://www.cetinje.me
Total budget: EUR 240 340.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 192 272.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 48 068.00
Contractors:
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Name: BIOS D.O.O. Cetinje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 31/31-00663-1 -
Name: MONTOURS - 1990 D.O.O. Cetinje
VAT registration or tax identification number: 31/31-00959-2
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Name: BIOS D.O.O. Cetinje
- ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΒΟΛΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑΣ ΛΕΜΕΣΟΥ ΛΤΔ
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Name: ΕΤΑΙΡΙΑ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΝΑΠΤΥΞΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΡΟΒΟΛΗΣ ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑΣ ΛΕΜΕΣΟΥ ΛΤΔ
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 950148272
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 12222647Κ | CY220000002 | Registration number (EN)
Address: Franklin Roosevelt, Limassol chamber of Commerce B, 3045 CYPRUS, Cyprus
Department address: -, - -, Cyprus
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Business support organisation
Website: http://www.limassoltourism.com
Total budget: EUR 298 400.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 238 720.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 59 680.00
Contractors:
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Name: FREDERICK UNIVERSITY
VAT registration or tax identification number: 10166534L -
Name: CYAUSE AUDIT SERVICES LTD
VAT registration or tax identification number: 10287397J
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Name: FREDERICK UNIVERSITY
- Dubrovačka razvojna agencija DURA d.o.o.
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Name: Dubrovačka razvojna agencija DURA d.o.o.
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 972014400
Partner’s ID if not PIC: HR80026201761 | HR120000011
Address: Branitelja Dubrovnika, 20000 DUBROVNIK, Croatia
Department address: -, - -, Croatia
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Other
Website: http://www.dura.hr
Total budget: EUR 303 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 243 040.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 60 760.00
Contractors:
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Name: Institut za turizam
VAT registration or tax identification number: HR10264179101 -
Name: NAVIGATIO d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: HR76040671814 -
Name: Intermax d.o.o.
VAT registration or tax identification number: HR01171827738
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Name: Institut za turizam
- Comune di Genova
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Name: Comune di Genova
Department: International Relations Office – Culture Activities Dept
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 998295095
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 00856930102 | IT120000029
Address: Via Garibaldi , 16124 GENOVA, Italy
Department address: Via di Francia , 16149 GENOVA, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: http://www.smart.comune.genova.it
Total budget: EUR 278 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 222 960.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 55 740.00
Contractors:
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Name: FARO VIAGGI E TURISMO SAS
VAT registration or tax identification number: 00601210107 -
Name: GATTINONI TRAVEL NETWORK SRL
VAT registration or tax identification number: 02713750137 -
Name: COMGE
VAT registration or tax identification number: 00856930102
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Name: FARO VIAGGI E TURISMO SAS
- Sapienza Università di Roma
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Name: Sapienza Università di Roma
Department: Centro di Ricerca Sapienza Design Research
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 80209930587 | IT120000020
Address: Piazzale Aldo Moro, 00186 Roma, Italy
Department address: via Flaminia, 00196 ROMA, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.uniroma1.it/
Total budget: EUR 281 700.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 225 360.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 56 340.00
Contractors:
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Name: Sapienza University of Rome
VAT registration or tax identification number: 80209930587
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Name: Sapienza University of Rome
- Ευρωπαϊκός Οργανισμός Δημοσίου Δικαίου
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Name: Ευρωπαϊκός Οργανισμός Δημοσίου Δικαίου
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 969050177
Partner’s ID if not PIC: EL997936415 | EL404000001
Address: Achaiou street, Kolonaki, 10675 Athens, Greece
Department address: -, - -, Greece
Legal status: public
Organisation type: International organisation, EEIG
Website: https://www1.eplo.int/
Total budget: EUR 285 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 228 640.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 57 160.00
- ΑΘΗΝΑ, Κέντρο Έρευνας & Καινοτομίας στις Τεχνολογίες της Πληροφορίας, των Επικοινωνιών & της Γνώσης
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Name: ΑΘΗΝΑ, Κέντρο Έρευνας & Καινοτομίας στις Τεχνολογίες της Πληροφορίας, των Επικοινωνιών & της Γνώσης
Department: Industrial Systems Institute
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 999562788
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 999723442 | EL120000004
Address: Artemidos & Epidavrou, 15125 Paradeisos Amarousiou, Greece
Department address: Stadiou street, 26504 PLATANI PATRAS, Greece
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: https://www.isi.gr
Total budget: EUR 280 300.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 224 240.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 56 060.00
Contractors:
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Name: ATHENA RC
VAT registration or tax identification number: 143028939
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Name: ATHENA RC
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Summary
Project acronym: HERIT ADAPT
Project ID: Euro-MED0200388
Project start date: 2024-01-01
Project end date: 2026-09-30
Project status: ongoing
Relevant linked projects:
- HERIT-DATA, 2018-2022 (Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020)
- HERIT-DATA project aimed at reducing the impact of tourism activities on cultural heritage, by taking advantage of technology and data exploitation. The project focused especially on old towns and sites of particular archaeological and cultural interest, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. HERIT-DATA partners developed, tested and transferred a series of tools to collect, generate, integrate, analyze information and transform it into behavior changes and improvement of decision-making processes run by public administration & tourism or heritage managing bodies. (FR), HERIT-DATA, 2018-2022 (Interreg MED Programme 2014-2020)
- HERIT-DATA project aimed at reducing the impact of tourism activities on cultural heritage, by taking advantage of technology and data exploitation. The project focused especially on old towns and sites of particular archaeological and cultural interest, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. HERIT-DATA partners developed, tested and transferred a series of tools to collect, generate, integrate, analyze information and transform it into behavior changes and improvement of decision-making processes run by public administration & tourism or heritage managing bodies. (EN) | Project partners CRTL, DURA and COMGE were involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on its network and capitalize on key results, namely the HERIT-DATA Snap4City Platform and its tested tools i.e Flux Vision Orange-tourism data flows through portable phones, Travelsat Pulse – consumer satisfaction and quality management. It will also benefit from lessons learnt and key outputs related with tourism flow monitoring such as the overtourism benchmark study. (FR), Project partners CRTL, DURA and COMGE were involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on its network and capitalize on key results, namely the HERIT-DATA Snap4City Platform and its tested tools i.e Flux Vision Orange-tourism data flows through portable phones, Travelsat Pulse – consumer satisfaction and quality management. It will also benefit from lessons learnt and key outputs related with tourism flow monitoring such as the overtourism benchmark study. (EN), WARMEST- loW Altitude Remote sensing for the Monitoring of the state of cultural hEritage Sites: building an inTegrated model for maintenance, 2017-2021 (H2020- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-RISE-2017)
- WARMEST has as a strategic goal to create a novel comprehensive Decision Support System that will carry out a Cultural Heritage Risk Analsys (CHRA) and suggest improvements in maintenance and disaster management procedures for cultural and natural heritage sites. To this end the project has engaged into utilisation of highly innovative state of the art technologies including photogrammetry for 3D modelling of cultural heritage monuments and has developed Artificial Intelligence algorithms so as to detect defects on Cultural Heritage monuments out of their saliency features. Expert knowledge of archeologists or restoration units can be integrated as the produced tool allows annotation of Cultural Heritage 3D models identifying type of defect and allowing more efficient training
- of AI algorithms. The developed tool may be found at URL http://art3mis.athenarc.gr. (FR), WARMEST- loW Altitude Remote sensing for the Monitoring of the state of cultural hEritage Sites: building an inTegrated model for maintenance, 2017-2021 (H2020- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-RISE-2017)
- WARMEST has as a strategic goal to create a novel comprehensive Decision Support System that will carry out a Cultural Heritage Risk Analsys (CHRA) and suggest improvements in maintenance and disaster management procedures for cultural and natural heritage sites. To this end the project has engaged into utilisation of highly innovative state of the art technologies including photogrammetry for 3D modelling of cultural heritage monuments and has developed Artificial Intelligence algorithms so as to detect defects on Cultural Heritage monuments out of their saliency features. Expert knowledge of archeologists or restoration units can be integrated as the produced tool allows annotation of Cultural Heritage 3D models identifying type of defect and allowing more efficient training
- of AI algorithms. The developed tool may be found at URL http://art3mis.athenarc.gr. (EN) | Project partners ATHENA and UGR were involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation. Utilisation of the WARMEST tool on a periodic basis can help develop a history of Cultural Heritage status and aid the restoration processes undertaken increasing their overall efficiency. The outcome of the WARMEST project and its tool will be capitalised in the context of HERIT ADAPT dealing with Cultural Heritage as an important enabler and indispensable characteristic of tourism in an area, which preservation and adequate restoration can significantly contribute to overall sustainability. In particular, HERIT ADAPT will test the WARMEST methodology and tools, based on innovative technologies for monument 3D modeling and identification of defects utilizing AI, for enhancing maintenance and preservation of CH monuments. (FR), Project partners ATHENA and UGR were involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation. Utilisation of the WARMEST tool on a periodic basis can help develop a history of Cultural Heritage status and aid the restoration processes undertaken increasing their overall efficiency. The outcome of the WARMEST project and its tool will be capitalised in the context of HERIT ADAPT dealing with Cultural Heritage as an important enabler and indispensable characteristic of tourism in an area, which preservation and adequate restoration can significantly contribute to overall sustainability. In particular, HERIT ADAPT will test the WARMEST methodology and tools, based on innovative technologies for monument 3D modeling and identification of defects utilizing AI, for enhancing maintenance and preservation of CH monuments. (EN), Mobility Limassol/ Mobility application and Travel Planned for smartphones to provide real time information (Horizon 2020 - CIVITAS DESTINATIONS & updated through EY-KINISI project INTERREG V-A, Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020)
- The Mobility application allows travelers to determine the nearest bus stations, bike rental stations, bike sharing stations and electric car charging stations. It also provides options of cycling, walking, and hiking routes, with descriptions regarding distance, level of difficulty, kind of bicycle required and others. Information regarding points of access to the beach for disabled people and landmarks in the region are included in the application. Travelers are able to leave their comments and rating of the mobility products/services used for new users’ advice.
- The application is available for iPhone and android free of charge and provides real-time information and a feedback option. In addition, the application was updated with new functionalities and connected to the National System with Real-Time information with extra ERDF Funding, of 40,000€ through the EY-KINISI project (Interreg V- A, Greece – Cyprus Program “2014-2020”). (FR), Mobility Limassol/ Mobility application and Travel Planned for smartphones to provide real time information (Horizon 2020 - CIVITAS DESTINATIONS & updated through EY-KINISI project INTERREG V-A, Greece-Cyprus 2014-2020)
- The Mobility application allows travelers to determine the nearest bus stations, bike rental stations, bike sharing stations and electric car charging stations. It also provides options of cycling, walking, and hiking routes, with descriptions regarding distance, level of difficulty, kind of bicycle required and others. Information regarding points of access to the beach for disabled people and landmarks in the region are included in the application. Travelers are able to leave their comments and rating of the mobility products/services used for new users’ advice.
- The application is available for iPhone and android free of charge and provides real-time information and a feedback option. In addition, the application was updated with new functionalities and connected to the National System with Real-Time information with extra ERDF Funding, of 40,000€ through the EY-KINISI project (Interreg V- A, Greece – Cyprus Program “2014-2020”). (EN) | LTC was involved in the project. The application will be enhanced with the aim of informing residents and visitors on routes and rest-stops to protect themselves from extreme heat when the temperature gets uncomfortable for them.
- Initially this information will be included in the Limassol map. (FR), LTC was involved in the project. The application will be enhanced with the aim of informing residents and visitors on routes and rest-stops to protect themselves from extreme heat when the temperature gets uncomfortable for them.
- Initially this information will be included in the Limassol map.
- (EN), ALTER ECO - Alternative tourist strategies to enhance the local sustainable development of tourism by promoting Mediterranean Identity, 2016-2019 (Interreg MED 2014-2020)
- ALTER ECO aimed to enhance the local sustainable development of tourism by promoting Mediterranean Identity through the implementation of alternative tourist strategies in 6 pilots, co-designed and implemented by public and private stakeholders. The project provided the opportunity of testing, in representative MED cities, used as LIVING LAB, existing methodologies and tools arisen in previous high impact projects in the field of sustainable tourism or proposed by key stakeholders, with the aim of reaching holistic and realistic tourist strategies at local and regional level that allow transferability in the MED territory. Project results aimed to support policy makers to make more informed and integrated decisions for the governance and management of tourism in the Mediterranean and at the same time enhance the coordination of actions between public and private stakeholders towards the implementation of the raised strategies in order to create new business opportunities. ALTER ECO contributed in improving knowledge and decision making capacities, including a better use of observation, monitoring and planning in the field of sustainable tourism. (FR), ALTER ECO - Alternative tourist strategies to enhance the local sustainable development of tourism by promoting Mediterranean Identity, 2016-2019 (Interreg MED 2014-2020)
- ALTER ECO aimed to enhance the local sustainable development of tourism by promoting Mediterranean Identity through the implementation of alternative tourist strategies in 6 pilots, co-designed and implemented by public and private stakeholders. The project provided the opportunity of testing, in representative MED cities, used as LIVING LAB, existing methodologies and tools arisen in previous high impact projects in the field of sustainable tourism or proposed by key stakeholders, with the aim of reaching holistic and realistic tourist strategies at local and regional level that allow transferability in the MED territory. Project results aimed to support policy makers to make more informed and integrated decisions for the governance and management of tourism in the Mediterranean and at the same time enhance the coordination of actions between public and private stakeholders towards the implementation of the raised strategies in order to create new business opportunities. ALTER ECO contributed in improving knowledge and decision making capacities, including a better use of observation, monitoring and planning in the field of sustainable tourism. (EN) | HERIT ADAPT will capitalize on the ALTER ECO alternative tourism methodologies to enhance tourism sustainable development. In particular, it will capitalize on the findings and Living Labs established in the Municipality of Genoa and the city of Dubrovnik. Both Genoa and Dubrovnik rolled out the project activities with the active participation of local stakeholders that will be invited to participate in HERIT ADAPT as well.
- The ‘Genoa City Pass’ tool, the official tourist pass to discover Genoa will be exploited. This tool can be topped up more times for free, without limits, to give a maximum saving and according to the interests of the tourist. It includes free public transport tickets to move in the city and free entrance to the main museums of the city.
- For the case of Dubrovnik, the Dubrovnik Visitor system 2018 - a visitor counter in the Old City, that manages tourism flows will be deployed and enhanced for suggesting routes for extreme heat events and to manage covid-19 or other crises related situations that demand the detouring of tourists. (FR), HERIT ADAPT will capitalize on the ALTER ECO alternative tourism methodologies to enhance tourism sustainable development. In particular, it will capitalize on the findings and Living Labs established in the Municipality of Genoa and the city of Dubrovnik. Both Genoa and Dubrovnik rolled out the project activities with the active participation of local stakeholders that will be invited to participate in HERIT ADAPT as well.
- The ‘Genoa City Pass’ tool, the official tourist pass to discover Genoa will be exploited. This tool can be topped up more times for free, without limits, to give a maximum saving and according to the interests of the tourist. It includes free public transport tickets to move in the city and free entrance to the main museums of the city.
- For the case of Dubrovnik, the Dubrovnik Visitor system 2018 - a visitor counter in the Old City, that manages tourism flows will be deployed and enhanced for suggesting routes for extreme heat events and to manage covid-19 or other crises related situations that demand the detouring of tourists. (EN), TransCPEarlyWarning - Establishment of TRANSnational Civil Protection EARLY WARNING System to improve the resilience of Adrion territories to natural and man-made risks, 2020-2022 (Interreg ADRION)
- The project addresses the challenges of enhancing the level of uniformity, homogeneity and similarity of existing CP Early Warning, efficiently integrating them to predict risks, present alert levels and improve exchange of information with EU CP Mechanism. This approach is built on 3 pillars:
- Participatory process with the establishment of a networking structure as a stable cooperation relationship between project partners, CP organizations and main stakeholders with a long term perspective.
- It relates to its activation to change from traditional "vulnerable element" to "active sensor" of emergencies to obtain their contribution to CP emergency activities. Innovative Transnational network relates to the development of an innovative Warning System, a web platform able to integrate heterogeneous data. Establishment of a strategy and drafting of an Action Plan providing a common vision enhancing level of uniformity and similarity to make available to National/Regional Authorities a transnational uniform emergency basis. The overall objective is to increase cooperation level among National CP right from the early warning stage and better ensuring EU CP Mechanism intervention through an innovative and holistic networking approach with a lever effect also after project end, supporting the whole system of CP; keep open a real-time update channel on risk occurrences by collecting and using information provided; implement a Raising Awareness intervention of emergencies.
- Expected change is the promotion of homogenization among early warning legislation and processes, reinforcement of coordination and cooperation of ADRION CP chains of command, and convergence of IPA CP operation to EU CP standards by transfer of experiences and lessons learnt. (FR), TransCPEarlyWarning - Establishment of TRANSnational Civil Protection EARLY WARNING System to improve the resilience of Adrion territories to natural and man-made risks, 2020-2022 (Interreg ADRION)
- The project addresses the challenges of enhancing the level of uniformity, homogeneity and similarity of existing CP Early Warning, efficiently integrating them to predict risks, present alert levels and improve exchange of information with EU CP Mechanism. This approach is built on 3 pillars:
- Participatory process with the establishment of a networking structure as a stable cooperation relationship between project partners, CP organizations and main stakeholders with a long term perspective.
- It relates to its activation to change from traditional "vulnerable element" to "active sensor" of emergencies to obtain their contribution to CP emergency activities. Innovative Transnational network relates to the development of an innovative Warning System, a web platform able to integrate heterogeneous data. Establishment of a strategy and drafting of an Action Plan providing a common vision enhancing level of uniformity and similarity to make available to National/Regional Authorities a transnational uniform emergency basis. The overall objective is to increase cooperation level among National CP right from the early warning stage and better ensuring EU CP Mechanism intervention through an innovative and holistic networking approach with a lever effect also after project end, supporting the whole system of CP; keep open a real-time update channel on risk occurrences by collecting and using information provided; implement a Raising Awareness intervention of emergencies.
- Expected change is the promotion of homogenization among early warning legislation and processes, reinforcement of coordination and cooperation of ADRION CP chains of command, and convergence of IPA CP operation to EU CP standards by transfer of experiences and lessons learnt. (EN) | Project partners ATHENA and PCT/ORCC are involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- TransCPEarlyWarning AI algorithms for flame and smoke detection in forests will be further trained in the frame of HERIT ADAPT. (FR), Project partners ATHENA and PCT/ORCC are involved in this project and they will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- TransCPEarlyWarning AI algorithms for flame and smoke detection in forests will be further trained in the frame of HERIT ADAPT. (EN), “Thematic cluster towards Sustainability in Cultural and Natural Tourism Destinations”, (Interreg ADRION)
- This cluster addresses the multifaceted aspects characterizing tourism, such as: sustainable water management in coastal areas, common branding, revitalization of non-tourist area of minor relevance and promotion of local agri-food sectors, digitalization of cultural heritage, innovative tourism management approaches.
- The main aim of the Thematic Cluster is to promote synergies among the involved projects and increase the transferability of their project results beyond the partnership.
- In details:
- - Creation of projects’ added value by increasing synergies among them,
- - Further development of thematic analysis through cross-fertilization among projects, as well as combination of results/outputs produced,
- - Identification of new areas/fields of intervention for the future programming period,
- - Increase the projects’ visibility, promoting them in a more strategic way,
- - Increase of transferability of project results beyond the single project partnership. (FR), “Thematic cluster towards Sustainability in Cultural and Natural Tourism Destinations”, (Interreg ADRION)
- This cluster addresses the multifaceted aspects characterizing tourism, such as: sustainable water management in coastal areas, common branding, revitalization of non-tourist area of minor relevance and promotion of local agri-food sectors, digitalization of cultural heritage, innovative tourism management approaches.
- The main aim of the Thematic Cluster is to promote synergies among the involved projects and increase the transferability of their project results beyond the partnership.
- In details:
- - Creation of projects’ added value by increasing synergies among them,
- - Further development of thematic analysis through cross-fertilization among projects, as well as combination of results/outputs produced,
- - Identification of new areas/fields of intervention for the future programming period,
- - Increase the projects’ visibility, promoting them in a more strategic way,
- - Increase of transferability of project results beyond the single project partnership. (EN) | The LP (RWG) is involved in this project and will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- Through this collaboration a synergy will be achieved among EuroMED and ADRION programmes, helping the involved countries to combine complementary efforts under a common goal: promotion of sustainable tourism.
- Areas of synergies will include:
- - Digitalization of cultural heritage
- - Innovative tourism management approaches. (FR), The LP (RWG) is involved in this project and will bring the knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- Through this collaboration a synergy will be achieved among EuroMED and ADRION programmes, helping the involved countries to combine complementary efforts under a common goal: promotion of sustainable tourism.
- Areas of synergies will include:
- - Digitalization of cultural heritage
- - Innovative tourism management approaches. (EN), “Climate Change Impacts on Natural and Cultural Heritage” global Initiative of the Hellenic Republic in cooperation with UNFCCC, UNESCO and WMO.
- The “Initiative was endorsed by the UN General Secretary in 2019 and adopted by over 100 UN members that face important challenges in regards to heritage due to climate change.
- A Network of National Focal Points has been established within the states that support the initiative. The Focal Points are usually the staff in charge of Heritage, Tourism and Climate matters within the Ministries of Environment, Climate Change, Cultural Heritage and Civil Protection (depending on the governments’ structure). The vast majority of (South and North) Mediterranean countries are members of the Initiative.
- The Initiative is implemented by the Hellenic Republic in collaboration with UNESCO, UNFCCC and WMO, while EPLO belongs to the Technical Secretariat.
- Relevant milestones realised until today:
- - Global catalog of good practices of adaptation and mitigation of climate impacts on Natural and Cultural Heritage
- - Questionnaire and analysis of results of a study regarding types of risks that Natural and Cultural Heritage sites face at national level due to climate change, prioritisation of risks and mitigation and adaptation approaches.
- - Advocacy activities in world renown fora such as: G20 Ministerial (participation), COP26 (own organised hybrid event).
- In the forthcoming COP27 the Initiative will be represented within the UfM pavilion, organising 1 Ministerial session. (EN), “Climate Change Impacts on Natural and Cultural Heritage” global Initiative of the Hellenic Republic in cooperation with UNFCCC, UNESCO and WMO.
- The “Initiative was endorsed by the UN General Secretary in 2019 and adopted by over 100 UN members that face important challenges in regards to heritage due to climate change.
- A Network of National Focal Points has been established within the states that support the initiative. The Focal Points are usually the staff in charge of Heritage, Tourism and Climate matters within the Ministries of Environment, Climate Change, Cultural Heritage and Civil Protection (depending on the governments’ structure). The vast majority of (South and North) Mediterranean countries are members of the Initiative.
- The Initiative is implemented by the Hellenic Republic in collaboration with UNESCO, UNFCCC and WMO, while EPLO belongs to the Technical Secretariat.
- Relevant milestones realised until today:
- - Global catalog of good practices of adaptation and mitigation of climate impacts on Natural and Cultural Heritage
- - Questionnaire and analysis of results of a study regarding types of risks that Natural and Cultural Heritage sites face at national level due to climate change, prioritisation of risks and mitigation and adaptation approaches.
- - Advocacy activities in world renown fora such as: G20 Ministerial (participation), COP26 (own organised hybrid event).
- In the forthcoming COP27 the Initiative will be represented within the UfM pavilion, organising 1 Ministerial session. (FR) | Project Partner (EPLO) Circular Economy and Climate Change Institute is part of the Technical Secretariat of the Initiative, while its President, Mr Kremlis, chairs the Initiative overall.
- Synergies:
- - Include the HERIT ADAPT solutions to the Global Catalog of Good Practices
- - Build on the outcomes of the Focal Point Survey, focusing on the input provided by the Mediterranean FPs.
- - Potentially participate in the open advocacy events or/and the preparatory expert panel meetings.
- - Networking with important actors such as: Focal Points, Initiative supporters like: ICOMOS, Europa Nostra, UfM, etc. (EN), Project Partner (EPLO) Circular Economy and Climate Change Institute is part of the Technical Secretariat of the Initiative, while its President, Mr Kremlis, chairs the Initiative overall.
- Synergies:
- - Include the HERIT ADAPT solutions to the Global Catalog of Good Practices
- - Build on the outcomes of the Focal Point Survey, focusing on the input provided by the Mediterranean FPs.
- - Potentially participate in the open advocacy events or/and the preparatory expert panel meetings.
- - Networking with important actors such as: Focal Points, Initiative supporters like: ICOMOS, Europa Nostra, UfM, etc. (FR), HYPERION – Development of a Decision Support System for Improved Resilience & Sustainable Reconstruction of historic areas to cope with Climate Change & Extreme Events based on Novel Sensors and Modeling Tools, 2019- 2023 (H2020-LC-CLA-2018)
- In HYPERION resilience offers an overarching strategy that includes risk management, protection and preparedness as complementary strategies to prevent damages to cultural sites, identify and ward off additional threats and promote adaptation, reconstruction and other post-disruption strategies to restore normal conditions to the historic area, as well as long-term strategic approaches to adapt to Climate Change and to wield policy tools for economic resilience. (FR), HYPERION – Development of a Decision Support System for Improved Resilience & Sustainable Reconstruction of historic areas to cope with Climate Change & Extreme Events based on Novel Sensors and Modeling Tools, 2019- 2023 (H2020-LC-CLA-2018)
- In HYPERION resilience offers an overarching strategy that includes risk management, protection and preparedness as complementary strategies to prevent damages to cultural sites, identify and ward off additional threats and promote adaptation, reconstruction and other post-disruption strategies to restore normal conditions to the historic area, as well as long-term strategic approaches to adapt to Climate Change and to wield policy tools for economic resilience. (EN) | Project partner UGR is involved in this project and it will bring knowledge, experience from the project’s implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on the HYPERION strategy for risk management, protection and preparedness of CH sites and adaptation to climate change and benefit from its network. Synergies and exchange of experiences will be enhanced through communication and dissemination activities i.e inviting HYPERION in the project’s key events, potentially participating in their events, digital media interactions. (EN), Project partner UGR is involved in this project and it will bring knowledge, experience from the project’s implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on the HYPERION strategy for risk management, protection and preparedness of CH sites and adaptation to climate change and benefit from its network. Synergies and exchange of experiences will be enhanced through communication and dissemination activities i.e inviting HYPERION in the project’s key events, potentially participating in their events, digital media interactions. (FR), INCULTUM - INnovative CULtural ToUrisM in European peripheries, 2021- 2024 (H2020-SC6-TRANSFORMATIONS
- -2020)
- INCULTUM project deals with challenges and opportunities of cultural tourism with the aim of furthering sustainable social, cultural and economic development. It explores the full potential of marginal and peripheral areas when managed by local communities and stakeholders. Innovative participatory approaches are adopted, transforming locals into protagonists. Participation and collaboration are promoted in the INCULTUM pilots by:
- - perception interviews about positive and negative impacts of tourism and the expectations of the local population;
- - participatory proposals of initiatives and local management of tourist resources;
- - collective discussion about potential impacts of the new interventions;
- - direct field data collection for statistical and GIS analysis;
- - creation of dissemination materials;
- - creation of educational and training materials;
- - networking, internal communication and collaboration among stakeholders to generate returns and exchanges between different sectors;
- - involvement of stakeholders in the preparation of policy papers.
- (EN), INCULTUM - INnovative CULtural ToUrisM in European peripheries, 2021- 2024 (H2020-SC6-TRANSFORMATIONS
- -2020)
- INCULTUM project deals with challenges and opportunities of cultural tourism with the aim of furthering sustainable social, cultural and economic development. It explores the full potential of marginal and peripheral areas when managed by local communities and stakeholders. Innovative participatory approaches are adopted, transforming locals into protagonists. Participation and collaboration are promoted in the INCULTUM pilots by:
- - perception interviews about positive and negative impacts of tourism and the expectations of the local population;
- - participatory proposals of initiatives and local management of tourist resources;
- - collective discussion about potential impacts of the new interventions;
- - direct field data collection for statistical and GIS analysis;
- - creation of dissemination materials;
- - creation of educational and training materials;
- - networking, internal communication and collaboration among stakeholders to generate returns and exchanges between different sectors;
- - involvement of stakeholders in the preparation of policy papers. (FR) | Project partner UGR is involved in this project and it will bring knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on the INCULTUM innovative participatory processes for marginal and peripheral area tourist development and benefit from its network. Synergies and exchange of experiences will be enhanced through communication and dissemination activities i.e inviting INCULTUM in the project’s key events, potentially participating in their events, digital media interactions.
- (FR), Project partner UGR is involved in this project and it will bring knowledge and experience learned throughout the project implementation.
- HERIT ADAPT will build on the INCULTUM innovative participatory processes for marginal and peripheral area tourist development and benefit from its network. Synergies and exchange of experiences will be enhanced through communication and dissemination activities i.e inviting INCULTUM in the project’s key events, potentially participating in their events, digital media interactions.
- (EN), REVIXIT AQUINUM, planned execution: 2023-2024 (funded by LAZIO region research and planning 2020-2021)
- Augmented Reality representation in collaboration with the University of Salento and the Comune di Castrocielo (AP) for the economic development of the region through interventions focused on cultural heritage sites.
- (EN), REVIXIT AQUINUM, planned execution: 2023-2024 (funded by LAZIO region research and planning 2020-2021)
- Augmented Reality representation in collaboration with the University of Salento and the Comune di Castrocielo (AP) for the economic development of the region through interventions focused on cultural heritage sites. (FR) | Project partner SDR is involved in this project and will bring the knowledge and experience lear
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 2 998 740.00
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 2 398 992.00
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
Co-financing sources:
Investments, deliverables, policy contributions
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Deliverables:
- Feasibility Study & HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model requirements and specifications
- Feasibility Study & HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model requirements and specifications
- Project digital presence & promotional material
- Project digital presence & promotional material
- High-level kick-off conference
- High-level kick-off conference
- Local Co-Creation events - infodays
- Local Co-Creation events - infodays
- Portfolio of enhanced tools and solutions
- Portfolio of enhanced tools and solutions
- Implementation Methodology for pilot testing
- Implementation Methodology for pilot testing
- Pilot testing evaluation and assessment report
- Pilot testing evaluation and assessment report
- Territorial Sustainable Tourism Strategies
- Territorial Sustainable Tourism Strategies
- Euro-MED Academy contributions
- Euro-MED Academy contributions
- Territorial level workshops and exhibitions
- Territorial level workshops and exhibitions
- Transnational campaigns
- Transnational campaigns
- Report on Lessons learnt
- Report on Lessons learnt
- Transferability Plan
- Transferability Plan
- High Level Conference
- High Level Conference
Contribution to wider strategies and policies:
- EuropeanGreenDeal The EU Green Deal aims to transform the EU into a “modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy, while preserving Europe’s natural environment, tackling climate change and making Europe carbon-neutral and resource-efficient by 2050”. HERIT ADAPT’s results will contribute to the EU Green Deal, especially in relation to the key area of “Increasing the EU’s climate ambition for 2030 and 2050” through the testing of the HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model & development of Sustainable and Resilient Tourism Strategies to monitor and manage risks associated both with tourism flows and climate change to protect the environment, including natural resources and Cultural Heritage. Cultural heritage is not explicitly mentioned in the EU Green Deal, however, the protection of cultural heritage buildings & architectural monuments can be considered as part of the climate change crisis solution. “Buildings in particular, due to their nature as carbon sinks, their thermal behavior and the cultural values they convey, need to be taken care of, repaired and (re)used. Ultimately, they must be considered a key element of the circular economy, with a role in solving the climate crisis, rather than a problem” (Strengthening Cultural Heritage Resilience for Climate Change, EC, 2022).
- The activation of the TWGs will further contribute to a better coordination among climate change and city/monument conservation experts to identify climate change adaptation barriers and potentialities to better response to the climate emergency and lead the uptake of adaptation measures (use of nature-based solutions, climate-shelters etc.). Exhibitions to raise awareness on climate change adaptation will be also organized, utilizing historic buildings, cultural landscapes and traditional knowledge as inspiration in terms of sustainable living. Finally, the project considers eliminating carbon footprint by design and foresees the monitoring and offsetting of its impact within its work plan.
- TerritorialAgenda2030 HERIT ADAPT will contribute in the overarching objectives of the Territorial Agenda 20230 for a Just and Green Europe being aligned with foreseen actions i.e. place-based approaches; cooperation between territories; territorial cohesion at cross-border; transnational, inter- and intra- regional level and the following priorities:
- - Easier living and working across national borders: HERIT ADAPT reinforces transnational cooperation to address common challenges by exploiting existing synergies and encouraging exchanges with other projects and programmes to facilitate cooperation between different administrative areas.
- - Better ecological livelihoods, climate-neutral and resilient towns, cities and regions: In the Agenda it is stated that Europe’s natural and cultural heritage is a unique and diverse asset to be protected, managed and further developed to make best use of their untapped potential. Through the Euro-MED Programme, HERIT ADAPT will contribute to the goal of strengthening awareness and empowering local and regional communities to protect, rehabilitate, utilize and re-utilize their (built) environments, material and immaterial cultural assets.
- - Finally, in view of addressing the Sustainable development and climate change challenge, HERIT ADAPT will contribute in the fields of climate change; just transition and nature, landscape and cultural heritage. The Territorial Agenda acknowledges natural and cultural heritage as local and regional development assets that offer unique opportunities for development and high quality living environments. HERIT ADAPT will contribute through the monitoring and management of the risk related to mass tourism which can threaten cultural assets by testing tailored Sustainable Tourism Models and co-developing strategies together with key actors of the sector, making sure that no one is left behind.
- EUStrategyAdriaticIonianRegion HERIT ADAPT involves partners from Greece, Italy, Croatia and Montenegro, thus, it is geographically linked with the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR). HERIT ADAPT’s objectives are also in line with the EUSAIR’s Mission “Connecting people and institutions to build a common understanding of cooperation for a harmonised, integrated and sustainable region” and vision for “Joint multi-level solutions for common challenges towards a stronger Adriatic and Ionian region”.
- In particular, HERIT ADAPT’s approach falls under EUSAIR’s pillar 4 “Sustainable Tourism”, contributing to the objective “Improving the quality and innovation of tourism offer and enhancing the sustainable and responsible tourism capacities of the tourism actors across the macro-region”. The HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism model is expected to improve quality and innovation capacities in the sector, reinforcing sustainability and resilience through participatory approaches enhancing capacity building of key tourism actors.
- Moreover, HERIT ADAPT partners will bring in experiences from ADRION projects and also build on their results e.g. the TransCPEarlyWarning project and the Thematic cluster towards Sustainability in Cultural and Natural Tourism Destinations.
- EUSAIR authorities will be targeted also in the frame of creating synergies with other Programmes, exploiting the already established collaboration with the LP and with the support of TCP/IDP, and will be invited to the project’s High level event (final event).
- EUStrategyAlpineRegion HERIT ADAPT involves a partner from the region of Liguria, Italy, thus, it is geographically linked with the EU Strategy for the Alpine Region (EUSALP). In addition, through the TWG formed in Occitanie and the support of AP CPMR, more EUSALP regions in France will be reached.
- The macro regional strategy EUSALP will benefit from HERIT ADAPT, in particular related to the priorities:
- - reinforcing Alpine natural and cultural resources as assets of a high quality living area
- - Alpine risk management including risk dialogue, to tackle potential threats, such as those of climate change.
- EUSALP authorities will be targeted also in the frame of creating synergies with other Programmes, with the support of TCP/IDP and will be invited to the project’s High level event (final event).
- Other WESTMED initiative
- HERIT ADAPT involves partners from Italy, France and Spain, thus, it is geographically linked with the WESTMED initiative which focuses on the western Mediterranean region.
- Cultural tourism is mentioned in the frame of the priority 'Sustainable consumption and production'.
- In order to conserve and sustainably use marine resources, the promotion of a multi-level, integrated and regional approach to sustainable consumption and production practices is needed, through the use of shared resources for sustainable economic development and the creation of new opportunities in the fields of sustainable coastal and maritime tourism and cultural heritage - blue tourism, innovation and support for entrepreneurship.
- WESTMED authorities will be targeted also in the frame of creating synergies with other Programmes, with the support of TCP/IDP and will be invited to the project’s High level event (final event).
- Other EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR)
- HERIT ADAPT involves a partner and an associate partner from Bulgaria, thus, it is geographically linked with the EU Strategy for the Danube Region (EUSDR).
- HERIT ADAPT will contribute to the actions under the EUSDR priority area “Culture & Tourism: to promote culture and tourism, people to people contacts”, which is coordinated by the Ministry of Tourism in Bulgaria (HERIT ADAPT partner) together with the Ministry of Development, Public Works and Administration in Romania.
- HERIT ADAPT objectives are aligned with the actions under this priority area:
- - ACTION 1: Promote sustainable tourism in the Danube Region and capitalise on EUSDR projects in the areas of culture, nature and tourism
- - ACTION 2: Support and promote cultural tourism in the Danube Region
- - ACTION 3: Invest in sustainable quality products, services, innovative forms and infrastructure in the fields of tourism and culture, promote skills, education and creating jobs in the related areas
- - ACTION 4: Develop a “Smart Destination Danube”
- - ACTION 5: Promote and encourage the development of the cultural activities and creative sectors
- - ACTION 6: Promote cultural heritage in the Danube Region.
- EUSDR authorities will be targeted also in the frame of creating synergies with other Programmes, with the support of TCP/IDP and will be invited to the project’s High level event (final event).
- Other New EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change
- The Strategy outlines a long-term vision for the EU to become a climate-resilient society, fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change by 2050. It aims to reinforce adaptive capacity by making adaptation smarter, swifter and more systemic, as well as stepping up international action on adaptation. This means improving our knowledge of climate impacts and adaptation solutions; stepping up adaptation planning and climate risk assessments; accelerating adaptation action; and helping to strengthen climate resilience globally.
- Aligned to the Strategy’s objectives, HERIT ADAPT will improve knowledge and availability of data and support policy development, society and the economy by improving adaptation strategies, integrating lessons learned from testing its Sustainable Tourism Model, including the promotion of ecosystem-based solutions for adaptation. Through its pilot activities it aims to contribute in the acceleration of the transformation to a climate resilient future, through the co-creation of innovation pathways and testing of solutions for Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage.
- The Strategy aims to enlarge a toolbox that adaptation actors can use in their work and adapt to their individual needs (national, regional or local administrations, SMEs or individual citizens). HERIT ADAPT will consider this toolbox in the frame of A.1.3 and explore the potential of knowledge sharing through the Climate-ADAPT platform, aspired to represent the authoritative European platform for adaptation.
- Other EU strategy for Sustainable Tourism (P9 TA(2021)0109)
- The Strategy highlights the importance of the tourism industry and the need for integrating it into European and national development plans to enhance the quality of its offer and to make it more sustainable and accessible for all. The Strategy is structured in different thematics - objectives, pointing out aspects that fully comply with HERIT ADAPT’s approach:
- Refocus: governance policy within the Union framework. The Strategy stresses out the need for promoting alternative forms of tourism including cultural and sustainable tourism, to avoid overtourism.
- Strengthen: transition to sustainable, responsible and smart tourism. It underlines the importance of CH in tourism and the need for protection, not least from climate change and overtourism. It stresses the need to study the resilience of CH and notes the liaison between sustainable tourism and cultural heritage; recalls the different initiatives taken at EU, national and local level to improve sustainable tourism by integrating CH into environmental, architectural and planning policies; reiterates the need to raise awareness of heritage protection among all actors, encourages the promotion of excellence in sustainable cultural tourism and calls for measures to foster collaboration between experts in cultural tourism and to promote cooperation and exchange of best practices in the sector.
- Rethink: planning the future of the tourism industry. It requests the sharing of good practices for the tour guide profession in order to address the problems affecting this sector considering that professional tour guides play a vital role in promoting cultural heritage in synergy with the local territory, its traditions and its specificities.
- Other Transition Pathway for Tourism
- This report reflects the results of a co-creation process with tourism stakeholders across the tourism ecosystem and the EU Member states. HERIT ADAPT is in line with the described ambitions and desired objectives for twin transition, particularly related to the need for actively assessing measures to adapt to climate change-related challenges while developing economic activities and safeguarding cultural heritage.
- Since climate change effects affect areas also as tourism destinations, the report highlights that climate mitigation and adaptation measures should always be included in the smart and sustainable tourism strategies on national, regional and local levels, while also tackling the specific challenges and strengths of tourist destinations in terms of natural resources and cultural heritage; inclusiveness and accessibility; and supporting SMEs and cultural industries in terms of technical assistance and funding needed to meet the objectives of the strategy.
- HERIT ADAPT will develop and test a Sustainable Tourism Model, leading to the co-creation of strategies, with the aim to bridge existing gaps and reinforce resilience in the sector. The AP Region of Liguria was included in the organizations that supported this report.
- Other European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage
- HERIT ADAPT is totally aligned with all principles underpinning the Framework and its 5 Pillars (Ps):
- P1-CH for an inclusive Europe: participation and access for all. HERIT ADAPT’s bottom-up approach fosters a sense of belonging to the pilot Euro-MED areas, utilizing the cohesive power of CH to build a more inclusive Europe, through activities targeted in engaging the wider public and youth while breaking barriers to access.
- P2-CH for a sustainable Europe: smart solutions for a cohesive and sustainable future: HERIT ADAPT will leverage the potential of CH in strengthening inclusive and sustainable development through a) reshaping tourism models b) promoting solutions to enhance adaptation to climate change c) balancing access to CH with sustainable cultural tourism and NH by improving practices and promoting sustainable, smart and innovative approaches.
- P3-CH for a resilient Europe: safeguarding endangered heritage: HERIT ADAPT aims to protect CH from natural disasters and threats caused by human actions, including climate change through awareness raising, capacity building activities, and the testing of tailored solutions to enhance the resilience of CH and tourism.
- P4-CH for an innovative Europe: mobilising knowledge & research: HERIT ADAPT follows a participative approach to transfer knowledge for the preservation and conservation of CH through a) creating new solutions and capitalizing on existing technological tools for innovation on cultural heritage b) fostering social innovation through citizen science c) strengthening skills in the field of cultural heritage through capacity building activities.
- P5-CH for stronger global partnerships-reinforcing international cooperation: HERIT ADAPT PPs will foster cooperation across the Mediterranean and beyond, entailing horizontal actions aiming at strengthening transnational cooperation at a wider scope, in the framework of the project’s external relations activities.
- Other European Climate Law
- The European Climate Law aims to ensure that all EU policies contribute to the goal set out in the European Green Deal for Europe’s economy and society to become climate-neutral by 2050, mainly by cutting emissions, investing in green technologies and protecting the natural environment.
- The HERIT ADAPT Sustainable Tourism Model aspires to facilitate protection of natural and cultural assets and reinforce destinations’ resilience. The protection of cultural heritage buildings can be also considered as part of the climate change crisis solution. “Buildings in particular, due to their nature as carbon sinks, their thermal behavior and the cultural values they convey, need to be taken care of, repaired and (re)used. Ultimately, they must be considered a key element of the circular economy, with a role in solving the climate crisis, rather than a problem” (Strengthening Cultural Heritage Resilience for Climate Change, EC, 2022).
- Finally, the project considers eliminating carbon footprint by design and foresees the monitoring and offsetting of its impact within its work plan.
- Other European Climate Pact
- The European Climate Pact is an initiative of the European Commission supporting the implementation of the European Green Deal. It is a movement to build a greener Europe, providing a platform to work and learn together about climate change, develop and implement solutions, connect with others to maximise the impact of these solutions and achieve real change.
- HERIT ADAPT is aligned with the Pact’s objectives:
- - Raise awareness of climate issues
- - Encourage climate action & catalyse engagement
- - Connect citizens and organisations that act on climate and help them to learn from each other.
- In particular, HERIT ADAPT plans to implement citizen-oriented actions to enhance the sustainability of touristic destinations and their cultural and natural heritage assets in view of the impacts caused by human activity including climate change. Moreover, the project will utilize cultural monuments as beacons of knowledge exchange and action towards adaptation and mitigation to climate change, by organizing targeted exhibitions connecting citizens and organizations. Climate action will be further enhanced through the formation of Territorial Working Groups.
- Options for active participation in the Climate Pact will be promoted by the project and the organization of an exhibition as a Climate Pact satellite event will be explored.
- Other A New European Agenda for Culture
- The aim of the New European Agenda for Culture is to exploit synergies between culture and education and strengthen links between culture and other policy areas, to build cohesive societies and offer a vision of an attractive European Union.
- HERIT ADAPT follows a participatory approach, involving citizens in the co-creation of its results, ensuring structured dialogue with civil society. National authorities will be also engaged and provided with feedback and tools to be scaled up, in line with the goals of the New Agenda.
- The project is aligned with its cross-cutting action for protecting and valorising cultural heritage and its strategic objectives as follows:
- - Social dimension - harnessing the power of culture and cultural diversity for social cohesion and well-being through co-creation.
- - Economic dimension - supporting innovation, jobs and growth through capacity building in 8 pilot areas, fostering favorable ecosystems for cultural industries, promoting access to finance, innovation capacity, cross-sectoral cooperation and promotion of skills.
- - External dimension - Strengthening international cultural relations through the enhancement of a multilevel interdisciplinary, intersectoral dialogue, reinforcing cooperation on cultural heritage, sustainable tourism and climate change adaptation.
- Other 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
- SDG#1: No Poverty: The HERIT ADAPT Model can provide income through job creation.
- SDG#5 Gender Equality: will be ensured by all PPs and activities within the project’s work plan (C.7- horizontal principles).
- SDG#8 Decent work and economic growth: The HERIT ADAPT solutions and strategies are in line with Target 8.2: higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation and Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation.
- SDG#10 Reduced Inequalities: will be ensured by all PPs and activities within the project’s work plan (C.7- horizontal principles)
- SDG#11 Sustainable Cities and Communities. Aligned with Target 11.4: Strengthening efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
- SDG#13 Climate Change: The HERIT ADAPT Model aims to contribute in achieving the Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries and Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning. Through C&D it will contribute to Target 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning.
- SDG#16 Peace and Justice: HERIT ADAPT aims at enhancing the resilience of the tourism sector, which fosters multicultural tolerance and understanding, laying the grounds for more peaceful societies.
- SDG#17 Partnerships for the goals: The cross-sectoral nature of the tourism sector, in support of the TWGs formed by the project, can further strengthen the establishment of public-private partnerships.
- Other 2nd UfM Ministerial Declaration on Environment and Climate Action
- In the light of Climate and Environmental emergencies, reflecting common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities of countries’ different national circumstances, the UfM declaration aims at joining efforts and stepping up the implementation of relevant global and regional commitments to achieve a balance between anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions and removal as soon as possible during the 2nd half of the century, while promoting fair, resilient and resource-efficient economies, reducing pollution and protecting biodiversity and ecosystems in the Mediterranean region.
- HERIT ADAPT’s objectives are in line with the UfM declaration which among others entails:
- - Increasing action on adaptation by taking appropriate measures aimed at enhancing the countries’ capacities to respond to the impacts of climate change and make the Mediterranean region more climate-resilient.
- - Scaling-up resources i.e. capacity building and skills development, technology development and transfer and innovation, to support the transition towards more resilient, inclusive and sustainable economies in different sectors, including tourism and cultural and natural heritage.
- - Actively engaging all stakeholders, including national, regional and local authorities and administrations, civil society, the private sector and the academia in the design, development, implementation and monitoring of climate and environmental policies and actions;
- - Integrating gender and youth considerations into climate actions taking also into account vulnerable groups.
- Other UNEP Map Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development
- The Mediterranean Strategy for Sustainable Development (MSSD) 2016-2025 provides an integrative policy framework for all stakeholders, including MAP partners, to translate the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the regional, sub-regional, national and local levels in the Mediterranean region.
- As a strategic document, the MSSD serves to adapt international commitments to regional conditions and guide national strategies and stimulate regional cooperation in the achievement of sustainable development objectives.
- The MSSD was adopted by all Mediterranean countries at the 19th Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the Barcelona Convention (COP 19) (February 2016, Greece).
- The implementation of the MSSD is supported by the UNEP/MAP – Barcelona Convention system, in particular through the work of the Mediterranean Commission on Sustainable Development (MCSD).
- A new MSSD for the period 2026-2035 will be issued following the final evaluation of the Strategy.
- HERIT ADAPT is in line with the following objectives structuring MSSD, that feed into the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
- - Planning and managing sustainable Mediterranean cities
- - Addressing climate change as a priority
- - Improving governance in support of sustainable development.
Deliverable (other than infrastructural investment) areas:
- Greece, Platani Patras, PSP Building, Stadiou Street, 26504
- Italia (IT), Acquinum, Via Roma, 44, 03030 Castrocielo FR
- Croatia, City Dubrovnik, Street Rector's Palace, Ul. Pred Dvorom, 3, 20000
- Cyprus, Limassol, Franklin Roosvelt Str. , 170, 3045
- Montenegro, Cetinje, Baja Pivljanina street, 2, 81250
- Spain, Granada, Periodista Eugenio Selles S/N, , 18071
Programme Common Output Indicator:
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RCO 001 - Enterprises supported (of which: micro, small, medium, large), Measurement unit:
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RCO 116 - Jointly developed solutions, Measurement unit:
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RCO 083 - Strategies and action plans jointly developed, Measurement unit:
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RCO 087 - Organisations cooperating across borders, Measurement unit:
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RCR 104 - Solutions taken up or up-scaled by organisations, Measurement unit:
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RCR 079 - Joint strategies and action plans taken up by organisations, Measurement unit:
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RCR90N Long-term cross-border innovation networks, Measurement unit: Number of networks
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PSI1 - Organisations with increased institutional capacity due to their participation in cooperation activities across borders, Measurement unit: organisations
Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSALP
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Project part of European Union Macro-Regional or Sea Basin Strategy: EUSAIR
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Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)
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2025-05-27
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64 / 64 (100%)
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608 / 608 (100%)
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