Building and Managing Effective Partnerships in Ecotourism

Building and Managing Effective Partnerships in Ecotourism

last update on: 01/08/2024

Learn about the importance and benefits of an effective local participatory governance structure. Discover how to set up and manage a well-functioning Local Ecotourism Cluster (LEC).

ABOUT THIS COURSE

This course introduces the Local Ecotourism Cluster as the basic participatory management structure in Mediterranean Experience of Ecotourism (MEET) Network destinations.

MEET is an example of a forum for collaborative product development, package delivery, and monitoring. The model is based on good practice principles for ecotourism development in and around protected areas.

You will explore the importance and benefits of an effective LEC. In addition, you will find out what are the keys to effective governance with a focus on participatory planning and productive public-private partnerships.

COURSE DETAILS:

🕒 Start date: Anytime

🕒 Duration: 2 - 5 hours

📖 Course type: Self-paced

📖 Course includes: 5 modules

🗨️ Language: English

Award: Certificate of completion

Fees: FREE

Registration: OPEN

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?

Professionals working in protected area management.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE?

Discovering the way toward positive change in protected area management and enhance expertise in building a participatory management structure for collaborative product development, package delivery, and monitoring.
Enhancing practical skills and insights required to improve the capacity and engagement of the members of a LEC or other participatory governance forums in your work.
Building a network of peers for continuous learning and creating alliances for developing and managing a LEC.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

The importance and benefits of an effective local participatory governance structure
The roles and responsibilities of LECs
How to convene stakeholders to form the LEC
How to support the management of the LEC to fulfil its purpose

FOR A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION, PARTICIPANTS MUST:

Finalise all modules and activities
Pass the final quiz

WHO IS LEADING THE COURSE?

This course has been designed by IUCN Centre for Mediterranean Cooperation and WWF Mediterranean with support from Training Aid and The Travel Foundation and taught by experts and practitioners in tourism and protected area management.

During your learning journey, you will have support from the IUCN Academy team through the course platform.

ECOTOURISM COURSE SERIES

The MEET Network has created a series of four courses focused on ecotourism within protected areas. The graphic below outlines the suggested learning pathway tailored to different types of learners.

Refer to the graphic to identify the courses that are highly recommended, those that are considered optional, and those that might hold limited relevance for specific stakeholders.