Digital Knowledge System

Ecotourism as a positive change for nature and people

Norway

Scuba diver exploring vibrant kelp forests in Norway, highlighting marine biodiversity and the positive impact of ecotourism on coastal ecosystem conservation.

(1) Create new livelihood opportunities. (2) Foster place-attachment and in-migration. (3) Enhance ocean literacy and connection with (and appreciation of) nature.

Main Target

Climate change mitigation (ecotourism as a positive change for nature and people)

Transformative Impact

The impact of the demo will be described at the end of the project implementation. During the implementation of the project in a specific area some intermediary results will be delivered, and all these results will be published to support the dissemination and the sustainability of the project.

Implemented Actions

Community planners in Troms, Norway assessing kelp forest ecotourism opportunities to create sustainable coastal livelihoods.

Identifying livelihood opportunities related to ecotourism and concepts

Protected area managers in Norway integrating ecotourism strategies into marine conservation plans for Troms.

Integrating plans for ecotourism into protected area plans

Norwegian tourism operators collaborating on kelp forest ecotourism experiences that support biodiversity restoration.

Engage local tourism operators to co-define ecotourism concepts

Small ecotourism entrepreneurs in Troms designing resilient business models around sustainable marine experiences.

Developing business models for small operators with minimal resources and variation of capacity

Local guides leading kelp forest ecotourism activities in Troms, Norway to activate community-based conservation.

Implementing solutions locally

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