Date/heure
Date(s) - 14 May 2025
10h00 - 13h00
Emplacement
Headquarters of Lazio Region, partner of the Interreg Euro-MED project Dialogue4Tourism
Following the conclusions of the first webinar, this second event will deepen discussions on the role of the Interreg Euro-MED Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (MED NSTO) in advancing data-driven policies for sustainable tourism. Hosted in Brussels, this second meeting of the Network aims to strengthen institutional cooperation, enhance data-sharing strategies, and explore innovative solutions for sustainable tourism in the Mediterranean region.
In the frame of the objective 6.6. Actions to support better cooperation governance of the European Commission for 2021-2027 selected by the Interreg Euro-MED Program and, as part of the Sustainable Tourism Mission of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, the NSTO brings together policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to facilitate knowledge exchange and promote the transition towards greener and more resilient tourism models. The network aligns with key global and regional frameworks such as the EU Transition Pathway for Tourism and the Glasgow Declaration for Climate Action in Tourism, ensuring its contributions to sustainable development goals.
This working group is led by Lazio Region with the support of the Universitá Europea di Roma (Associated Partner of the Sustainable Tourism Mission) and El legado andalusí Andalusian Public Foundation (Regional Ministry of Culture and Sport of Andalusia, Spain) and ASCAME (Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Spain) comprising the GTI (Greening the Islands Foundation, Italy).
Currently, 40 institutions are members of the Observatory, representing a diverse network of stakeholders. These members are part of the partnerships and associated partnerships of the former Interreg MED fostering cooperation across the Mediterranean Region. In addition to this, the Observatory is starting its collaboration with various Thematic Projects of the Sustainable Tourism Mission of Interreg Euro-MED. Furthermore, it works with several institutions linked to sustainable tourism at a European level, but includes the Western and Southern Med area as well. The objective is to enhance the scope and impact of the initiative by bringing in expertise from a wide range of sectors.
Integrating the thematic projects of the Sustainable Tourism Mission into this network enhances the capacity to address challenges effectively and amplify positive outcomes.
The event will serve as a forum for debate and knowledge exchange, focusing on:
- The role of observatories in shaping policy frameworks through data-driven insights.
- The integration of new technologies and innovative practices to measure and improve sustainability in tourism.
- Strengthening institutional cooperation to address common challenges in the Mediterranean region.
This webinar will also mark the launch of two different working groups to enhance collaborative actions and deliver a best practice report on Sustainable Tourism Observatories highlighting the role of the ST Observatories as tool for governance planification. Therefore, these working groups will focus on:
- Data-driven Decision-Making for Sustainable Tourism
- Recommendations for integrating sustainable tourism into policies
These two groups will discuss the statements that will be content in the annex to the existent MoU of the MED NSTO that will enlarge the contents and will define their common vision and their commitment for transnational collaboration and their commitment to sustainability.
By fostering a multi-stakeholder dialogue, this event will contribute to defining clear strategies for the Observatory’s work in 2025 and beyond.
The event will be streamed.
Download DRAFT AGENDA here
You will find below two different registration forms, one for attending online and the other for attending on site. Please, choose your option.
More info of the Interreg Euro-MED NSTO and previous events: here
More info about the profile to become a member: here
Become a member: here
