INSPIRE: INtegrating biodiverSity Preservation and agrobIodiversity valorisation In touRism managEment in the MED area
Programme 2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)Description
Alliance for sustainable tourism model grounded on MED Agrobiodiversity(FR)
Sustainable tourism experiences grounded on agrobiodiversity(FR)
Guidelines on sustainable tourism experiences grounded on agrobiodiversity(EN)
Community-based model to develop and manage sustainable touristic destinations grounded on local agrobiodiversity(FR)
Community-based model to develop and manage sustainable touristic destinations grounded on local agrobiodiversity(EN)
INSPIRE Tourism & Agrobiodiversity PACT (FR)
Engagement Protocol: INSPIRE Tourism & Agrobiodiversity PACT (EN)
Thematic information
Priority:
(VI-B_EM_2) Greener MEDPriority specific objective:
RSO2.7. Enhancing protection and preservation of nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollutionPriority 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 mobilityType of intervention:
079 Nature and biodiversity protection, natural heritage and resources, green and blue infrastructurePartners (8)
Lead Partner: Comune di Messina
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 950541801
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 80270838 | IT120000064
Department: European Policies Planning and Strategic Programming Service
Address: Viale Boccetta , 98122 Messina, Italy
Department address: Viale Boccetta , 98122 Messina , Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://www.comune.messina.it
Total budget: EUR 387 100.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 309 680.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 77 420.00
- Ministria e Turizmit dhe Mjedisit
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Name: Ministria e Turizmit dhe Mjedisit
Department: International Relation
Partner’s ID if not PIC: K51716026T | AL120000012
Address: Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit” , 1001 Tirana, Albania
Department address: Boulevard “Dëshmorët e Kombit” , 1001 Tirana, Albania
Legal status: public
Organisation type: National public authority
Website: http://Turizmi.gov.al
Total budget: EUR 160 260.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 128 208.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 32 052.00
- Αμερικάνικη Γεωργική Σχολή
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Name: Αμερικάνικη Γεωργική Σχολή
Department: Innovation & Impact HUB
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 971828451
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 998072110 | EL220000011
Address: M. Antypa , 57001 Thessaloniki , Greece
Department address: M. Antypa , 57001 Thessaloniki, Greece
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Higher education and research organisations
Website: http://www.afs.edu.gr
Total budget: EUR 198 850.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 159 080.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 39 770.00
- Αναπτυξιακός Οργανισμός Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης, Ανατολικη Α.Ε
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Name: Αναπτυξιακός Οργανισμός Τοπικής Αυτοδιοίκησης, Ανατολικη Α.Ε
Department: Local Development and Programming Department
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 998465233
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 94448353 | EL120000011
Address: 1st Km Thermis – Triadiou (Gold Center), 9 Thessaloniki, Greece
Department address: 1st Km Thermis – Triadiou (Gold Center), 9 Thessaloniki, Greece
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: https://anatoliki.gr/our-profile/
Total budget: EUR 121 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 97 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 24 300.00
- Agence du Tourisme de la Corse
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Name: Agence du Tourisme de la Corse
Department: International Cooperation
Partner’s ID if not PIC: 39217857000017 | FR120000024
Address: 17 Bd du Roi Jérôme , 20181 Ajaccio Cedex01 , France
Department address: 17 Bd du Roi Jérôme , 20181 Ajaccio Cedex01 , France
Legal status: private
Organisation type: Sectoral agency
Website: https://www.visit-corsica.com/
Total budget: EUR 251 000.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 200 800.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 50 200.00
- EUROVERTICE S.L.
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Name: EUROVERTICE S.L.
Department: Environment department
Partner’s ID if not PIC: B73419269 | ES5180000426
Address: Parque Científico de Murcia- Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
Department address: Parque Científico de Murcia- Campus de Espinardo, 30100 Murcia, Spain
Legal status: private
Organisation type: SME
Website: https://eurovertice.eu/
Total budget: EUR 169 850.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 135 880.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 33 970.00
- Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña
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Name: Mancomunidad Turística de Sierra Espuña
Department: International Division
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 884807326
Partner’s ID if not PIC: P3000051G | ES1P0012203
Address: Street Federico Balart , 30176 Pliego , Spain
Department address: Street Federico Balart , 30176 Pliego , Spain
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Local public authority
Website: https://territoriosierraespuna.com/
Total budget: EUR 160 750.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 128 600.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 32 150.00
- Fondazione Slow Food ETS
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Name: Fondazione Slow Food ETS
Department: Project Development and International Relations
PIC (Participant Identification Code): 958300346
Partner’s ID if not PIC: IT02743970044 | IT220000028
Address: Piazza XX Settembre , 12042 Bra, Italy
Department address: Piazza XX Settembre , 12042 Bra, Italy
Legal status: public
Organisation type: Interest groups including NGOs
Website (not verified): https://www.slowfood.com
Total budget: EUR 301 500.00
Partner’s programme co-financing: EUR 241 200.00
Partner’s programme co-financing rate: 80.00%
Partner contribution: EUR 60 300.00
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Summary
Project acronym: INSPIRE
Project ID: Euro-MED0401041
Project start date: 2025-04-01
Project end date: 2027-12-31
Project status:
ongoingRelevant linked projects:
- SlowFood -CE Interreg Central EUROPE 2017-2020 (FR), SlowFood -CE (EN) | INSPIRE will build on Slow Food Travel SFT experience resulting as an output of the Interreg CENTRAL CE_Slow Food-CE project. SFT emerges as an alternative that transforms local farmers, artisanal producers & cooks into storytellers of their territories, sharing their invaluable knowledge about local cultures & traditions. Key SFT pillar are: collaboration a network of local actors working together, supporting each other, is established.Unique heritage: each local food heritage, linked to the agrobiodiversity of the region, is recognized as unique; experiences behind each product: it is understood that behind each food product, there is a story & a unique experience to be discovered. Community preservation: it is recognized that unique food identities are preserved by communities, not by individuals. INSPIRE will capitalize on this experience, & will go a step further by fine-tuning a co-creation & co-management model for a tourism destination that lays the ground for this experience. (FR), INSPIRE will build on Slow Food Travel SFT experience resulting as an output of the Interreg CENTRAL CE_Slow Food-CE project. SFT emerges as an alternative that transforms local farmers, artisanal producers & cooks into storytellers of their territories, sharing their invaluable knowledge about local cultures & traditions. Key SFT pillar are: collaboration a network of local actors working together, supporting each other, is established.Unique heritage: each local food heritage, linked to the agrobiodiversity of the region, is recognized as unique; experiences behind each product: it is understood that behind each food product, there is a story & a unique experience to be discovered. Community preservation: it is recognized that unique food identities are preserved by communities, not by individuals. INSPIRE will capitalize on this experience, & will go a step further by fine-tuning a co-creation & co-management model for a tourism destination that lays the ground for this experience. (EN), MedSNAIL
- Sustainable Networks
- for Agrofood
- Innovation Leading in
- the Mediterranean
- (ENI CBC MED)
- (FR), MedSNAIL
- (EN) | MedSNAIL project aims to promote the upgrading and development of small-scale traditional agri-food value chains that offer greater business opportunities and socio-environmental sustainability. The MedSNAIL project has developed a methodology for mapping agrobiodiversity in the Mediterranean. Building upon the MedSNAIL project's methodology for mapping agrobiodiversity, INSPIRE will upscale this methodology, with PP2 providing the methodology for agrobiodiversity mapping in partner regions. (EN), MedSNAIL project aims to promote the upgrading and development of small-scale traditional agri-food value chains that offer greater business opportunities and socio-environmental sustainability. The MedSNAIL project has developed a methodology for mapping agrobiodiversity in the Mediterranean. Building upon the MedSNAIL project's methodology for mapping agrobiodiversity, INSPIRE will upscale this methodology, with PP2 providing the methodology for agrobiodiversity mapping in partner regions. (FR), SUSTAvianFEED (EN), SUSTAvianFEED -
- Alternative animal
- feeds in
- Mediterranean poultry
- breeds to obtain
- sustainable products-
- PRIMA Programme (FR) | SUSTAvianFEED implemented a Living Lab methodology following the principle of open innovation, involving stakeholders along the agri-food value chain. INSPIRE will utilize the Living Lab methodology from SUSTAvianFEED During activity A.1.2, PP2 and PP5 as project partner of SUSTAvianFEED project will provide all the information and lessons learned from the project. (EN), SUSTAvianFEED implemented a Living Lab methodology following the principle of open innovation, involving stakeholders along the agri-food value chain. INSPIRE will utilize the Living Lab methodology from SUSTAvianFEED During activity A.1.2, PP2 and PP5 as project partner of SUSTAvianFEED project will provide all the information and lessons learned from the project. (FR), EMbleMatiC (EN), EMbleMatiC- Interreg
- Europe (FR) | The EMbleMatiC project has produced a Slow Tourism Marketing strategy composed of a marketing brief and operational implementation tool for slow tourism in the coastal Mediterranean mountains. The EMbleMatic marketing strategy will be analysed and studied, and it will be taken into consideration as the starting point to successfully deliver A 2.4. Leveraging the Slow Tourism Marketing strategy developed in EMbleMatiC, INSPIRE will analyze and incorporate key features into its marketing efforts, fostering synergies with former project partners. (EN), The EMbleMatiC project has produced a Slow Tourism Marketing strategy composed of a marketing brief and operational implementation tool for slow tourism in the coastal Mediterranean mountains. The EMbleMatic marketing strategy will be analysed and studied, and it will be taken into consideration as the starting point to successfully deliver A 2.4. Leveraging the Slow Tourism Marketing strategy developed in EMbleMatiC, INSPIRE will analyze and incorporate key features into its marketing efforts, fostering synergies with former project partners. (FR), Sustainable Food Urbact II (EN), Sustainable Food Urbact II 2018 Messina (FR) | The project led by LP1 highlighted an important development in food policy and practice: the rise of the city as a key space for designing and implementing sustainable urban food strategies. Integrated action plans were created in Messina and eight other participating cities, outlining comprehensive strategies to promote the production and consumption of zero-environmental impact food. Local networks were formed with the participation of citizens, farmers, and consumer associations to promote the practice and culture of sustainable food consumption. The strategies will be presented by LP1 during activity A.1.1.1, and the local network will be involved in the activities of WP3. INSPIRE will learn from Messina's sustainable urban food strategies, integrating them into its own actions to promote zero-environmental impact food production and consumption in tourism destinations. (FR), The project led by LP1 highlighted an important development in food policy and practice: the rise of the city as a key space for designing and implementing sustainable urban food strategies. Integrated action plans were created in Messina and eight other participating cities, outlining comprehensive strategies to promote the production and consumption of zero-environmental impact food. Local networks were formed with the participation of citizens, farmers, and consumer associations to promote the practice and culture of sustainable food consumption. The strategies will be presented by LP1 during activity A.1.1.1, and the local network will be involved in the activities of WP3. INSPIRE will learn from Messina's sustainable urban food strategies, integrating them into its own actions to promote zero-environmental impact food production and consumption in tourism destinations. (EN), InterACT Green 223
- (FR), InterACT Green 223
- (EN) | PP3 participated as a partner in the InterACT Green project, which aims to create a Green Infrastructure Platform for managing interdisciplinary problems and providing information to visitors. This platform aims to facilitate decision-making and communication among stakeholders, supporting physical infrastructure investments and a long-term regeneration plan to create a high-quality, inclusive, and safe public space. This platform will serve as a reference for designing the A.2.3 E-working lab, with PP3 collaborating closely with PP7 to establish the e-working & crowdmapping platform (FR), PP3 participated as a partner in the InterACT Green project, which aims to create a Green Infrastructure Platform for managing interdisciplinary problems and providing information to visitors. This platform aims to facilitate decision-making and communication among stakeholders, supporting physical infrastructure investments and a long-term regeneration plan to create a high-quality, inclusive, and safe public space. This platform will serve as a reference for designing the A.2.3 E-working lab, with PP3 collaborating closely with PP7 to establish the e-working & crowdmapping platform (EN), Interreg Europe INHERIT (EN), Interreg Europe INHERIT - Sustainable tourism strategies to conserve and enhance the Mediterranean coast and maritime natural heritage 2028-2022 (FR) | PP4 has participated as external project manager in the INHERIT Interreg Europe project whose aim is to conserve and enhance the natural heritage in Mediterranean coastal and maritime tourist destinations, alleviating the adverse effects of mass tourism in these areas by promoting sustainable tourism. PP4 will share its experiences and best practices during A.1.2 (EN), PP4 has participated as external project manager in the INHERIT Interreg Europe project whose aim is to conserve and enhance the natural heritage in Mediterranean coastal and maritime tourist destinations, alleviating the adverse effects of mass tourism in these areas by promoting sustainable tourism. PP4 will share its experiences and best practices during A.1.2 (FR), OUR WAY Interreg Europe (EN), OUR WAY Interreg Europe 1018-2022 (FR) | PP4 participated as a partner in the OUR WAY project, which aims to conserve, protect, promote, and develop Europe's cultural and natural heritage by using Greenways to improve policy instruments related to the cultural and natural quality of participating regions. The project focuses on enhancing six policy instruments through experience exchange and identifying 18 Best Practices, resulting in six Action Plans. The outcomes are valuable for the project's capitalization and strategic liaising activities, led by PP4 due to its experience and expertise. Tools developed in this project will be shared during A.1.2. (EN), PP4 participated as a partner in the OUR WAY project, which aims to conserve, protect, promote, and develop Europe's cultural and natural heritage by using Greenways to improve policy instruments related to the cultural and natural quality of participating regions. The project focuses on enhancing six policy instruments through experience exchange and identifying 18 Best Practices, resulting in six Action Plans. The outcomes are valuable for the project's capitalization and strategic liaising activities, led by PP4 due to its experience and expertise. Tools developed in this project will be shared during A.1.2. (FR), DESTIMED PLUS Interreg Med (FR), DESTIMED PLUS Interreg Med (EN) | PP5 participated as a partner in the DESTIMED Plus project. INSPIRE will capitalize on the two tools developed by this project: the sustainable ecotourism marketing e-learning course to be adapted in A.2.4, and the guide to plan and promote ecotourism in MED areas to be adapted in A.2.1. Both tools will be presented by PP5 during A.1.2. (FR), PP5 participated as a partner in the DESTIMED Plus project. INSPIRE will capitalize on the two tools developed by this project: the sustainable ecotourism marketing e-learning course to be adapted in A.2.4, and the guide to plan and promote ecotourism in MED areas to be adapted in A.2.1. Both tools will be presented by PP5 during A.1.2. (EN), SusTourTraining Erasmus+ KA220 ADU-SusTourTraining (FR), SusTourTraining Erasmus+ (EN) | PP6 participated as a partner in the Erasmus+ project SusTourTraining, which aims to promote and revitalize the tourism sector by developing the skills of workers to integrate sustainable practices throughout the tourism value chain. This was achieved through a tailored training program for tourism operators and the promotion of best practices among the participating regions. The training methodology will be integrated into A.2.4 and shared during A.1.2 by PP6.IDEAS Interreg IPA CBC (FR), PP6 participated as a partner in the Erasmus+ project SusTourTraining, which aims to promote and revitalize the tourism sector by developing the skills of workers to integrate sustainable practices throughout the tourism value chain. This was achieved through a tailored training program for tourism operators and the promotion of best practices among the participating regions. The training methodology will be integrated into A.2.4 and shared during A.1.2 by PP6. (EN), IDEAS Interreg IPA CBC (EN), IDEAS Interreg IPA CBC (FR) | PP7 has participated in the Horizon MISSION ECHO project, "Engaging Citizens in Land Science: The Road to Healthier Soils." The project is based on three key principles: citizen participation, empowering citizens with knowledge and an active role in data collection, and enabling them to participate in decision-making on land issues. The participatory approach and methodology of the project will be applied throughout WP2. For this reason, PP7 will share project best practices and experiences during A.1.2.
- (EN), PP7 has participated in the Horizon MISSION ECHO project, "Engaging Citizens in Land Science: The Road to Healthier Soils." The project is based on three key principles: citizen participation, empowering citizens with knowledge and an active role in data collection, and enabling them to participate in decision-making on land issues. The participatory approach and methodology of the project will be applied throughout WP2. For this reason, PP7 will share project best practices and experiences during A.1.2. (FR), Agrotourism certification (FR), Agritourism Certification Programme (EN) | The e-learning material of the Agritourism certification developed by PP7 will be utilized in the INSPIRE project A.2.4. The Agritourism certification program aims to increase competitiveness and cooperation in the field of agritourism, particularly through the professional development of entrepreneurs in the sector. Program participants receive training in the skills required to start an agritourism enterprise and are certified upon successful completion of the program. PP7 will share the program's scope and materials during A.2.1 (FR), The e-learning material of the Agritourism certification developed by PP7 will be utilized in the INSPIRE project A.2.4. The Agritourism certification program aims to increase competitiveness and cooperation in the field of agritourism, particularly through the professional development of entrepreneurs in the sector. Program participants receive training in the skills required to start an agritourism enterprise and are certified upon successful completion of the program. PP7 will share the program's scope and materials during A.2.1. (EN), DUE MARI Interreg IPA CBC (EN), DUE MARI Interreg IPA CBC ITALY-ALBANIA-MONTENEGRO 2014-2020 (FR) | As a project partner of the DUE MARI project, PP8 will share its experiences, lessons learned, and tools during A.2.1. The main overall objective of “Due Mari” was to create a joint Virtual Reality platform to enhance sustainable tourism growth, diminish seasonality, and promote new technologies and innovative approaches and tools in tourism marketing. PP8 will share project result rung A.2.1 (FR), As a project partner of the DUE MARI project, PP8 will share its experiences, lessons learned, and tools during A.2.1. The main overall objective of “Due Mari” was to create a joint Virtual Reality platform to enhance sustainable tourism growth, diminish seasonality, and promote new technologies and innovative approaches and tools in tourism marketing. PP8 will share project result rung A.2.1 (EN)
Total budget/expenditure: EUR 1 750 810.00
Total EU funding (amount): EUR 1 400 648.00
Total EU funding (co-financing rate): 80.00%
Co-financing sources:
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Programme Common Output Indicator:
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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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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: EUSAIR
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Financing programme
2021 - 2027 Interreg VI-B EURO Mediterranean (EURO MED)
Last month that data in keep.eu was retrieved from the Programme's website or received from the Programme
2025-10-02
No. of projects in keep.eu / Total no. of projects (% of projects in keep.eu)
78 / 78 (100%)
No. of project partnerships in keep.eu / Total no. of project partnerships (% of project partnerships in keep.eu)
733 / 733 (100%)
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