Activities

  1. 1.Preparation of analyses1. Study on potentials and the identity of the Karavanke area
    • Analysis of natural features
    • Analysis of economic development and opportunities for sustainable development
    • Identification and research on the identity; plan for a marketing strategy
  2. 2.Exchange of expertise, publicity2. Networking and communication of the Karavanke area
    • Organisation and implementation of workshops with following topics:
      • environmental protection
      • sustainable tourism development and agricultural development
      • sustainable forest management
      • nature, culture, identity
      • mobility as "tools" for environmental protection
    • Organisation and implementation of technical excursions (trip to the selected area in the Karavanke and best practice outside of the Karavanke with the aim of exchanging experience and best practices)
    • Organisation and implementation of a final conference including the presentation of project results
    • Publicity through the website and newsletters
  3. 3.Implementation of smaller investments3. Activation and preservation of natural potentials of the Karavanke
    • Protection and preservation of meadows and pastures
    • Development of nature-friendly products, based on hiking, mountain biking and climbing
    • Development of added value of natural forests
    • Solving the conflicts between environmental protection and economic development, especially on high Alpine pastures and tourist centres bordering on or being included in the Natura 2000 site
    • Development of new mobility concepts aiming at motor traffic reduction
  4. 4.Establishment of the association "Friends of the Karavanke"4. Project management
    • Coordination of project activities, financial administration and content coordination
    • Establishment of a body for the future management of the Karavanke "Friends of the Karavanke"