{"id":518,"date":"2025-01-23T14:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T14:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swiss-contribution.sk\/?p=518"},"modified":"2025-02-19T08:31:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T08:31:07","slug":"experts-in-nature-conservation-and-sustainable-tourism-join-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swiss-contribution.sk\/?p=518&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Experts in Nature Conservation and Sustainable Tourism, Join Us!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Register now for the conference on sustainable tourism and biodiversity!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you passionate about nature conservation and sustainable tourism in protected areas? Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to participate in the <strong>opening conference of the programme \u201cSupporting Sustainable Tourism and Strengthening Biodiversity in Protected Areas\u201d<\/strong> and the opening conference of the predefined project <strong>\u201cTourists and Nature Together.\u201d<\/strong> The event will take place on <strong>February 13, 2025<\/strong><strong>, at the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gothal.sk\/\"><strong>Gothal Hotel<\/strong><\/a><strong> in Liptovsk\u00e1 Osada<\/strong> (Address: Liptovsk\u00e1 Osada 756, 034 73, Liptovsk\u00e1 Osada).<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Organized by the <strong>Ministry of Investments, Regional Development, and Informatization of the Slovak Republic<\/strong>, along with the <strong>Ministry of Environment of the Slovak Republic<\/strong>, this conference is part of the <strong>Swiss-Slovak Cooperation Programme<\/strong>. It will provide detailed information about the Program\u2019s goals, activities as well as information about the pre-defined project. The event will also announce a <strong>Call for project proposals<\/strong> focused on <strong>ecosystem and biodiversity conservation<\/strong> in protected areas. Additionally, attendees will learn about opportunities for collaboration with Swiss experts in the field. This information is sue to interest you!<\/p>\n<p>This conference offers an excellent platform for professionals in nature conservation and sustainable tourism development to engage in discussions about <strong>opportunities and challenges<\/strong> within the sector.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested in attending? <strong>Register now using our online <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1Yute1hGaw1g4vWjDGxy3FRx-ZZAMztV_3hfk_Tbxl-U\/viewform?pli=1&amp;pli=1&amp;edit_requested=true\"><strong>form<\/strong><\/a><strong>! Registration is open until noon on February 6, 2025.<\/strong> Please note that <strong>spaces are limited<\/strong>, and participation will be confirmed based on available capacity. To secure your spot, we recommend registering as early as possible.<\/p>\n<p>Simultaneous interpretation between Slovak and English will be provided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>The aim of the conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>to introduce the Programme and launch the implementation of a\u00a0pre-defined Programme Component 1.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>to present specific activities and objectives of the Programme and Programme Component.<\/li>\n<li>to inform about the possibilities of obtaining a grant and announce a call for proposals for the protection of ecosystems and biodiversity in protected areas in Slovakia.<\/li>\n<li>to inform about Swiss-Slovak cooperation in the field.<\/li>\n<li>to promote cooperation between the partners involved and experts.<\/li>\n<li>to raise awareness of the importance of sustainable tourism and biodiversity conservation and create a space for discussion on challenges and opportunities in nature conservation and tourism development in protected areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Programme of the conference<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>1st Part\u00a0 \u00a0Launcing conference of the Programme &#8222;Promoting Sustainable Tourism and Strengthening Biodiversity in Protected Areas&#8220;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>09:00 \u2013 09:30<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Arrival of guests, registration and refreshments<\/li>\n<li><strong>09:30 \u2013 10:10\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>Opening and introductory speeches<\/li>\n<li><strong>10:10 \u2013 11:30\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong> Introduction of the Programme \u201eSupport for Sustainable Tourism and Strengthening Biodiversity in Protected Areas \u201c<\/li>\n<li><strong>11:30 \u2013 13:00<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2nd Part\u00a0 Launching conference of the Programme Component \u201eTourists and Nature come Together\u201c<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>13:00 \u2013 14:30<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Introduction of pre-defined Programme Component \u201cTourists and Nature come Together\u201d and activities of individual partners<\/li>\n<li><strong>14:30 \u2013 14:45\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Break and refreshment<\/li>\n<li><strong>14:45 \u2013 15:30<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Presentation of activities by individual National Park Administrations<\/li>\n<li><strong>15:30 \u2013 15:45<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Ceremony of signing the project contract between MIRDI SR a ME SR for the Programme Component \u201eTourists and Nature Come together\u201c and Ceremonial signing of Partnership Agreements with the National Parks Administrations and with the Swiss partner<\/li>\n<li><strong>15:45 \u2013 16:15\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/strong>Press Conference<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Detailed conference programme can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/swiss-contribution.sk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Programme_13.02.2025_ENG-1.pdf\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We look forward to your participation<\/strong> and to sharing experiences and ideas in the field of nature conservation and sustainable tourism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Register now for the conference on sustainable tourism and biodiversity! 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