ECOTRANS
as project leader
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ECOTRANS
as project partner
European Union action in the Tourism sector: improving support measures for
Sustainable Tourism, study for the Directorate-General of the European Parliament,
ECOTRANS together with INPECO/TTC/ACTA, Saarbrücken, 2002, published in English,
summary in 12 languages, more on: www.europarl.eu.int/stoa/publi/pdf/stoa103_en.pdf
"Light on Sustainable Development", global communication initiative for
the "12 rules for Sustainable Development" as joint contribution to the World
Summit 2002 in Johannesburg, INPECO/ECOTRANS, 2002 ongoing, more on: www.monitoring-globalisation.net
VISIT - Ecolabels for Sustainable Tourism in Europe: Demonstrating how Ecolabels
can move the European Tourism Market towards Sustainability European project
supported by the LIFE programme, in co-operation with international and national
NGOs, leading Ecolabels in Europe, tourism and consumers associations. Four
phases: European set of environmental indicators, common standard for existing
Ecolabels, co-operation with tour operators, image and consumers campaign, 2001-2003,
more on: www.yourvisit.info/initiative/cont_org_a_.html
Voluntary Initiatives for Sustainable Tourism, world wide study for WTO,
Madrid, world-wide evaluation
study on certification systems, eco-labels, awards and prizes, environmental
management systems, codes of conduct, etc., similarities and differences among
voluntary initiatives, factors that make them effective and successful in terms
of sustainable tourism development, research findings, CD ROM with detailed
description of the initiatives, 2000-2001,
more on: www.world-tourism.org/frameset/frame_sustainable.html
Eco-labels and Environmental Awards for Tourism in Europe, publication
based on ECO-TIP, Saarbrücken, 2000
ECO-TIP, Bildungs- und Informationsservice 'Tourismus und Umwelt' für Studenten
und beruflich Interessierte / European Information Service for Ecolabels and
Examples of best practice, conception, realisation and implementation of
an "education and information service ‚tourism and environment' for students
and professionals in the internet, project leadership for ECOTRANS, in co-operation
with about 20 german and international experts and associations, supported by
the Federal Foundation for the Environment, Saarbrücken, and the European Commission/
DG Environment, Saarbrücken, 1997-2000 (ongoing), more on: www.eco-tip.org
Nachhaltiger Tourismus - Schlüssel zum Erfolg (Sustainable Tourism -
the Key to Success), Indicators, examples, case studies: Germany, Alps and Mediterranean
Basin, supported by Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, conference at ITB 97 in
Berlin, publication, Saarbrücken, 1997, more on: www.eco-tip.org/Sus_tourism/sustainable.htm
Das Buch der Sieben Siegel: Internationale Umweltauszeichnungen in Europa,
(The Book of Seals and Ecolabels), studies and publication on environmental
awards and ecolabels in Europe, supported by the Federal Ministry for the Environment,
München/Saarbrücken, 1995/96
Badeorte und Umwelt in Europa, tourism and the environment in 100 main
bath/ sun & beach ressorts in Europe, international study for FOCUS magazine,
München, 1995
Nachhaltiger Tourismus - Theorie und Praxis, workshop and case studies,
supported by Bundesministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit,
in co-operation with ADAC, München, 1995
ECOLETTER - Tourismus- und Umweltinformationen für die Praxis, 16 or
24 pages, edition 1 to 8, research, analysis and publication of "examples of
good practice" in Tourism & Environment, in co-operation with german and european
NGOs, supported by Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, München, 1994-1996
Archive ECOTRANS: Tourism and Environment in Europe, archives on tourism
sectors in European countries: innovations for quality and sustainability in
(rural) destinations, hotels and restaurants, tour operators and other actors
in tourism, since 1994 (ongoing)
ECOTRANS
as project partner
ECO-CAMPING, integrated environmental management on camping sites, research
and contribution for Bodensee-Stiftung, Konstanz/ Saarbrücken, 1999-2001
Sustainable Tourism & Natura 2000, conceptional work and research for
the European Seminar in Lisboa, Dezember 1999, for SECA and European Commission/DG
Environment, Saarbrücken, 1999-2000
Hostel 2000: Integration of Environmental Concerns into Daily Work, Environmental
Module, concept and development of a training the trainers module for EUFED,
Brussels, supported by the LEONARDO program, Saarbrücken, 1999/2001
South meets North, collaboration in the realisation of a European Conference
in Sardegna/Italy, (march 1999), topics: environment & agriculture, transport,
tourism, integrated local development; for ACTA, Milano, Mailand/Saarbrücken,
1998/99
Integrated Quality Management of Rural Tourism Destinations in Europe,
case studies for TTC, Ledbury, part of the EC/DG23 study, Saarbrücken, 1998-1999
Top Team NaTour, Bundeswettbewerb für Kinder- und Jugendreisen im Sinne einer
nachhaltigen Entwicklung , development and realisation, in co-operation
with DJH, NFJD and other german associations, from 1999: development of a quality
label for youth tourism packages, Detmold/Saarbrücken, 1998-2000, more on: www.topteamnatour.de
Sommerakademie Brennpunkt Alpen, European LEONARDO project, lead by CIPRA
International, Liechtenstein (1997/1998), member of project team for ECOTRANS,
conception and leading of the main issue "Labeling - Chance für die Zukunft",
Schaan/Saarbrücken, 1997/98
Bericht über den Einfluß des Tourismus in/aus Deutschland auf Natur und Umwelt
sowie Maßnahmen und Handlungsbedarf zur Förderung einer verträglichen Entwicklung,
(touristic effects and impacts on the environment and nature in Germany, measures
and needs to support sustainable development), study for Bundesministerium für
Umwelt, Naturschutz und Reaktorsicherheit (Federal Ministry for the Environment),
in co-operation with DWIF and BTE, Berlin, 1996/97
Sanfte Mobilität in Tourismusorten und -regionen, study and publication
in co-operation with ÖAR, Wien, and FUTOUR, München, München 1996/97
Bundeswettbewerb Umweltfreundliche Fremdenverkehrsorte 1996, 110 applicants
for the Federal Award for Environmentally Friendly Destinations in Germany,
scientific analysis of environmental activities and problems, in co-operation
with FUTOUR, München, 1996/97
European Seminars "Tourism and Environment: Allies for the Future", in
Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal an the Alps, supported by European Commission,
DG XXIII, tourism unit, in co-operation with FICN, Madrid, ACTA, Milano, a.o.,
1995
Tourism and Environment in Europe, analysis of 15 selected projects supported
by EC/DG23, for AFI (Alpine Research Institute), Garmisch-Partenkirchen, München,
1994/95