SHAPING ECOTOURISM IN PARTNERSHIP: PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVES

4 -5 February 2020

Joensuu, North Karelia Biosphere Reserve (Finland)

PRESENTATIONS – PARALLEL WORKSHOPS

Conference venue: Sokos Kimmel Hotel

W5 – Effective governance (Sirkkala)

Convenor: Ed Forrest, Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Reserve

Good governance is key to the success of Sustainable Heritage Areas. This workshop will highlight some of the key governance research led by SHAPE followed by a workshop focused on identifying key lessons that can be used to develop a decision-making tool to help aspiring Sustainable Heritage Areas consider the best governance models for themselves.

• Governance of Sustainable Heritage Areas. Ed Forrest, Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere Reserve