Oct 29, 2006

ACTION 5 - CONTACT MAKING SEMINAR IN ANTALYA

Ecotourism can provide much needed revenues for the protection of national parks and other natural areas, revenues that might not be available from other sources. Additionally, ecotourism can provide a viable economic development alternative for local communities with few other income-generating options. Moreover, ecotourism can increase the level of education and activism among travelers, making them more enthusiastic and effective agents of conservation.

* Conscientious, low-impact visitor behavior
* Sensitivity towards, and appreciation of, local cultures and biodiversity
* Support for local conservation efforts
* Sustainable benefits to local communities
* Local participation in decision-making
* Educational components for both the traveler and local communities

If you are working to realise projects on eco and alternative tourism, here is a chance to find avaible partners.

Action 5 – Contact Making Seminar
Title "ECO-Friendship"

26-29 March 2007 – Side-Antalya-TURKEY

During the seminar you will see different alternative tourism areas in a beatifull weather of southern Turkey.

According to European Youth Programme %70 of your travel expenses will be reimbursed, all visa, meals and overstays will be paid by the host organisation.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more info.

All you have to do is to send us your partIII form signed and stamped and a brief info about your NGO. we want to remind you that we will aplly for 1st Nov. deadline.

ANTEUS
Antalya European Union Friendship Association
anteus_eco@yahoo.com
fax: +902322435342