In a press release dated October 17, 2024, ENIT SpA highlighted the WeMED_NaTOUR project, which aims to promote sustainable educational tourism for youth in the Mediterranean region. Funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF), the project seeks to create eco-smart school trips that provide hands-on experiences in responsible tourism, sustainability, and environmental conservation, while also supporting local communities. The pilot trips conducted in 2023 across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Mauritania offered valuable insights for enhancing the project. Key takeaways include involving schools, travel agencies, and other stakeholders in organising the trips, balancing theoretical and practical learning, focusing on environmental cleanup and biodiversity exploration, and stressing the importance of sustainable transport and meticulous logistical planning. For a detailed overview of the lessons learned, please follow the attached link (The original piece available only in Italian).

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