NaTour4CChange is a European initiative, part of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, aimed at enhancing the governance of sustainable tourism in regions with high environmental value by reconnecting tourism and nature to address climate change with an ecosystem-based approach. NaTour4CChange builds on successful experiences at the Mediterranean and global level to test solutions for increasing the resilience of coastal destinations in the Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean region is warming 20% faster than the global average (UNEP, source). Coastal destinations might be at particular risk of suffering from climate change - with its negative effects putting additional pressure on already strained ecosystems and tourism-dependent communities.
NaTour4CChange has 6 pilot sites and is set to last for 33 months (2024-2026). The initiative focuses on testing solutions for increasing the resilience of coastal destinations in the Mediterranean, and improving the regional tourism governing capacities. The objective is to set common methods to allow participating regions to assess their tourism-related climate adaptation and mitigation priorities, and take climate action via plans and strategies, supported by cooperative governance.
Institute for Tourism (IFT) serves as the lead partner of the NaTour4CChange project.
The Foundation for Environmental Education/Blue Flag International serves as an associated project partner.
Read more about NaTour4CChange, other partners, upcoming events and the implementation of the project here.