Development of bike tourism in the border region of Lithuania and Poland
Main goal of the project is promotion of sustainable transport and tourism through establishment of regional bicycle routes and related infrastructure (tourism information system, mapping and marking of the regional bicycle route, informational signs, short period and overnight camping places) in cross-boarder and near boarder areas of Lithuania and Poland. Project activities are covering five municipalities in Suvalkija region of Lithuania and in three municipalities of Suvalkai region of Poland. This projects covers region of Lithuania, which is considerably less developed in terms of regional bicycle and sustainable tourism infrastructure. Intensive project presentation, combined with trainings and seminars for local communities, local governments and small business will be carried for promotion, advocating and lobbying of sustainable tourism development in the region. Costs efficient and focused marketing of the project?s products through internet, publications, national tourism, exhibition is integral part of project activities.
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Project Snapshot
Grantee:
Atgaja, Community
Country:
Lithuania
Area Of Work:
Climate Change Mitigation
Grant Amount:
US$ 50,917.57
Co-Financing Cash:
US$ 103,491.64
Co-Financing in-Kind:
US$ 24,142.55
Project Number:
LIT/02/12
Status:
Satisfactorily Completed
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Project Characteristics and Results
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
In series of seminars and workshops people are explained about the problem of climate change and how environment-friendly transport can contribute to minimization of the problem
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
In series of seminars people are explained what are benefits (socio-economical and environmental) of the provision of services for the bicycle tourism
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SGP Country office contact
Mrs. Inga Ringailaite
Phone:
+370 5 2107415
Fax:
+370 5 2124471
Email:
Address
Lukiskiu st. 5-318
Vilnius, LT-011008
Vilnius, LT-011008
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