ASSOCIAZIONE SLOW TOURISM ALTO ADIGE, Italy
http://www.slowtourismaltoadige.com/
The Slow Tourism Alto Adige Association is a non-profit, nongovernmental organization founded in 2014 in the city of Bolzano in Northern Italy.
OUR MISSION:
DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
The Slow Tourism Alto Adige Association promotes a model of sustainable and inclusive local development through slow tourism, contributing to the UN 2030 Agenda.
Its mission is to protect and enhance the historical, artistic and cultural heritage, safeguard landscapes and natural resources, and support environmentally responsible tourism models (SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities; SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production; SDG 15 – Life on Land).The Association encourages sustainable lifestyles and fair production–consumption practices, protecting consumer rights and fostering a balanced, respectful relationship between people, other living beings and the environment (SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-being; SDG 12; SDG 13 – Climate Action). It actively supports local entrepreneurship and community participation, generating opportunities for inclusive and equitable economic growth (SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities).
OUR VISION
Operating in South Tyrol and Veneto, the Association develops training initiatives and European cooperation projects that promote sustainable and slow tourism in Europe, with a strong focus on youth empowerment through Erasmus+ programs (SDG 4 – Quality Education; SDG 5 – Gender Equality; SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals).Through transnational partnerships, education, and innovation, the Association aims to create a Europe where travel fosters environmental responsibility, cultural awareness, social inclusion and intergenerational learning, shaping a more resilient future aligned with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.Its President and members write, organise, and coordinate European projects to increase attention to the beauty of the territories through cultural itineraries, the enjoyment of agricultural products, and a new slow Italian way of life. We believe in more cohesive and inclusive societies to allow citizens to play an active role in democratic life. Non-formal education can promote common European values, foster social integration, enhance intercultural understanding and a sense of belonging to a community. We promote the development of social capital among young people, the empowerment of young people and their ability to participate actively in society. We organize stages for youth organizations and provide them with training to develop their professionalism and the European dimension of youth work.
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