International Conference "National Parks, Local Communities and Collaboration"

We welcome all interested participants to an international conference that brings together experts and community representatives from the Baltics and across Europe to discuss cooperation between national parks and local communities, as well as the future of sustainable tourism. The conference also marks the 55th anniversary of Lahemaa National Park. The event will be held in English.

Key topics include:

• collaboration between different stakeholders in national parks

• sustainable tourism and the role of local communities

• heritage, climate change, and adaptation

• restoration of flowing water bodies and environmental protection

• practical cooperation models from the Baltics and across Europe

In addition to presentations, the programme includes discussions and workshops. For the full programme, see here: https://kaitsealad.ee/en/node/2370

Ticket: 12 €
(includes coffee breaks and lunch)

Organisers: Lahemaa Tourism Association, Environmental Board, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Ministry of Climate
Co-funded by: European Union and Virumaa DMO