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  • #8- Mausund (Norway): An island at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy

    #8- Mausund (Norway): An island at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    Situated on a small group of islands located about 600km from Oslo on the northern coast of Norway, Mausund is a small fishing village in the municipality of FrĂžya in TrĂžndelag county. About 180 people are living in the village.

    Mausund is a very special small gem. If one is coming to Mausund for its charming red houses along the harbour, for a connection with nature and a feeling of freedom, Mausund is the right place. At the doorstep of one of the most important natural reserve in Norway, you may encounter and observe a wide-range of birds in a remarquable biodiversity environment. This incredible environment yet needs to be protected, and a particularity also affects the island: due to the ocean currents, plastic waste end up on Mausund shores.

    20% of the village soil may be contamined with plastic waste, fishing gear and construction materials. Researchers and economic stakeholders have joined forces to find solutions. Some significant results have already been achieved.

    Nowadays, Mausund is at a turning point regarding its tourism strategy as more and more visitors are attracted by the island. Does Mausund wish to develop tourism and if so, what is its policy? On the one hand, If not properly managed, tourism may come with its fair share of negative impacts on natural resources. On the other hand, tourism may represent an opportunity for the island’s economy. Is Mausund ready to welcome more visitors ?

    Three emblematic guests will share with us their hopes, expectations or hesitations toward a sustainable tourism development on their island :

    Kristian Kleveland, environmental and nature manager for the municipality of FrĂžyaOdd Arne Arnensen, CEO at Mausund FieldStationJohn Linell, Senior scientist at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research

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  • #7- St Honorat, l'Ăźle monastĂšre (France) : comment concilier vocation monastique et attractivitĂ© touristique?

    #7- St Honorat, l'île monastère (France) : comment concilier vocation monastique et attractivité touristique?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    SituĂ©e dans le sud de la France, dans le dĂ©partement des Alpes Maritimes, l’’üle de St Honorat appartient Ă  l’Archipel des Iles de Lerins.

    Joyau de la baie de Cannes avec sa proche voisine l’üle Ste Marguerite, elle s’en distingue par sa vocation monastique depuis 16 siĂšcles. C’est un havre de paix pour le visiteur d’un jour ou le pĂšlerin retraitant qui y trouveront le calme et la beautĂ© d’une nature prĂ©servĂ©e dans un lieu empreint de spiritualitĂ©, accessible en une vingtaine de minutes de Cannes, loin de sa croisette et ses palaces. Ici point de fard ni paillettes, la richesse du site tient dans son patrimoine naturel et historique rare. Chapelles du 10e s et vestiges du 11es parsĂšment cette Ăźle envoutante aux criques naturelles et aux allĂ©es bordĂ©es d’oliviers et de pins d’Alep.

    La communautĂ© cistercienne de l’Abbaye de LĂ©rins, composĂ©e d’une vingtaine de moines en est l’unique rĂ©sidente et propriĂ©taire. Son quotidien est rythmĂ© par la priĂšre, les Ă©tudes, l’accueil des visiteurs, la production de vin, de liqueurs et d’huile d’olive entre autres activitĂ©s agricoles.

    EngagĂ©e dans une dĂ©marche de dĂ©veloppement durable depuis 2016 avec SMILO, la communautĂ© Ɠuvre pour prĂ©server ce patrimoine exceptionnel et sensibiliser les 100 000 visiteurs environ qui s’y rendent chaque annĂ©e.

    Quelles sont les actions concrĂštes menĂ©es pour prĂ©server ce patrimoine naturel, culturel et spirituel? Quels sont les enjeux auxquels la communautĂ© va devoir faire face ces prochaines annĂ©es pour accĂ©der au statut d’üle exemplaire, pour lequel elle prĂ©sente de nombreux atouts ?

    Pour évoquer ces enjeux je reçois :

    - FrĂšre Marie Vladimir, PĂšre AbbĂ© de l’Abbaye ND de LĂ©rins et PrĂ©sident de la CongrĂ©gation des Cisterciens de l’ImmaculĂ©e Conception

    - Frùre Vincent, moine de l’Abbaye en charge du patrimoine de l’üle de St Honorat

    - Frédéric Poydenot, Directeur du Centre Permanent d'Initiatives pour l'Environnement des ßles de Lérins et Pays d'Azur

    Un podcast prĂ©sentĂ© par Ingrid Blanchard et Isabelle Han produit par SMILO et FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, financĂ© par le programme Erasmus+ de l'Union europĂ©enne.

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  • #6- Zlarin (Croatia) : How to find the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island’s soul?

    #6- Zlarin (Croatia) : How to find the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island’s soul?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    In this episode, we are taking you to a confidential Croatian island. Many people have not even heard about this beautiful place, the treasure of the Sibenik archipelago and a pearl of the Adriatic sea


    Known as the "green island" for its unspoiled beauty, this is an island of pines, nice pocket beaches, idyllic coves and one traditional village and no cars are permitted. Welcome to Zlarin: the confidential Island !

    For centuries, red coral trade had made the reputation and wealth of the island, turning the island into a commercial hub of the Mediteranean. Nowadays this golden age has gently faded away and the main economic resource of the island lies into tourism which is however rather surprisingly limited - except for a few weeks in summer.

    Developing tourism has become a major stake for the economic vitality of the island. Zlarin islanders are aware of this necessity and opportunity but in the same time, they don’t wish to sell their island’s soul to the siren call of mass tourism.

    What is therefore the right balance between attracting visitors within preserving the island? How to find the right tourism management policy and dynamics, what are Zlarin assets and choices?

    To understand these issues and their stakes as well as exploring solutions to the equation, I shall host in this episode 3 emblematic guests:

    1. Katarina Gregov, Director of Zlarin Tourist Board

    2. Antoni Biberica, Restaurant owner,volunteer firefighter and zlarinian

    3. Mladen Hanzir, Director of Peak and Paddle Croatia (outdoor tourism company)

    A podcast presented by Ingrid Blanchard and Isabelle Han produced by SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union.

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  • #5- Porquerolles (France) : Tourisme de masse et hyper frĂ©quentation estivale sont-ils compatibles avec le caractĂšre unique et exceptionnel du site ?

    #5- Porquerolles (France) : Tourisme de masse et hyper fréquentation estivale sont-ils compatibles avec le caractère unique et exceptionnel du site ?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    SituĂ©e dans le sud de la France, dans le dĂ©partement du Var, au large de la presqu’ile de Giens, l’’üle de Porquerolles est la plus grande des 3 Ăźles d’HyĂšres. RĂ©putĂ©e pour ses plages de sable fin, ses eaux turquoise et transparentes, elle est devenue une destination estivale incontournable pour les touristes de passage sur la cĂŽte d’azur et la nomination en 2015 d’une de ses plages comme “plus belle plage d’Europe” n’a fait que renforcer son attractivitĂ©, provoquant un sursaut touristique de 30% les mois suivants cette nomination. A moins de 20 minutes du continent en bateau, elle s’étend sur 7km de long pour 3km de large et compte 300 habitants environ Ă  l’annĂ©e avec des pics de frĂ©quentations qui ont pu atteindre 10 000 personnes par jour en plein Ă©tĂ©, soit 1 million de visiteurs par an environ.

    Cette hyper frĂ©quentation estivale pose de nombreux problĂšmes : atteinte Ă  l’environnement/ gestion de l’eau et des dĂ©chets, saturation des services et au final insatisfaction des visiteurs.

    Heureusement l’üle, propriĂ©tĂ© de l’Etat, est dĂ©finitivement protĂ©gĂ©e par le statut de Parc national depuis 2012.

    C’est donc une Ăźle Ă  la fois trĂšs touristique mais Ă©galement trĂšs protĂ©gĂ©e.

    Quelles mesures ont Ă©tĂ© prises par les autoritĂ©s et les habitants et quelles solutions sont envisagĂ©es Ă  court et moyen terme pour assurer la prĂ©servation de cet Ă©cosystĂšme fragile en maintenant son dynamisme Ă©conomique, et permettre Ă  Porquerolles d’atteindre le statut d’üle exemplaire.

    Pour évoquer ces enjeux je reçois :

    - Virginie Fernandez, Chargée de mission accueil au Parc National de Port Cros

    - Laurence Cananzi Vice-PrĂ©sidente de la chambre de commerce et de l’industrie du Var, rĂ©fĂ©rente tourisme et dirigeante de l’hĂŽtel Les Medes Ă  Porquerolles.

    - Anais Delaygues, adjointe spĂ©ciale de l’üle

    - Geoffrey Ryon, PropriĂ©taire du bar restaurant L’Escale Ă  Porquerolles

    Un podcast prĂ©sentĂ© par Ingrid Blanchard et Isabelle Han produit par SMILO et FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, financĂ© par le programme Erasmus+ de l'Union europĂ©enne.

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  • #4- Brownsea (United Kingdom) : How to keep the balance between desirable tourism, which induces economic development, and its status as a biodiversity sanctuary island?

    #4- Brownsea (United Kingdom) : How to keep the balance between desirable tourism, which induces economic development, and its status as a biodiversity sanctuary island?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    If you are nature lover and sensitive to the conservation of biodiversity, Brownsea Island is the perfect place for an outdoor and adventurous experience. If you stay long enough on the Island, you may feel the special spirit that drives the islanders and visitors.

    Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, in England. It has a unique status as the Island is owned by the National Trust, - a charity and membetship organistaion for heritage conservation in England, Wales and Northen Ireland.

    Brownsea is reputed for its outstanding biodiversity. The whole island is a nature reserve punctuated by woodland and heath, hills, and with a wide variety of species. Brownsea is a nature reserve with a large number of protection status (Conservation area for heathlands, Protection area for birds).

    It is also the birthplace of the scout movement.

    Brownsea draws about 140,000 visitors per year, mainly between March and October. It is closed the rest of the year.

    The challenge today for the island is to keep the balance between desirable tourism, which induces economic development, and its status as a biodiversity sanctuary island.

    In order to discover Brownsea and to understand the challenges the Island is facing, I am hosting in this episode :

    Angela Cott, Brownsea general manager for the national Trust, Lyn Bourn, company secretary of BH Fish, a local fish production companyBrian Whitlock, member and volunteer for the National Trust.

    A podcast presented by Isabelle Han and Ingrid Blanchard produced by SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, with the support of the Anna Lindh Foundation cofinanced by the European Union, and Erasmus +.

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  • #3-Kerkennah (Tunisie) : Comment la valorisation des traditions et savoir-faire locaux peuvent-ils devenir une signature touristique diffĂ©renciĂ©e ?

    #3-Kerkennah (Tunisie) : Comment la valorisation des traditions et savoir-faire locaux peuvent-ils devenir une signature touristique différenciée ?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    “AuprĂšs de ce pays est, une Ăźle fort Ă©troite, appelĂ©e Cyraunis ; elle a deux cents stades de long. On y passe aisĂ©ment du continent ; elle est toute couverte d'oliviers et de vignes. Il y a dans cette Ăźle un lac, de la vase duquel les filles du pays tirent des paillettes d'or avec des plumes d'oiseaux frottĂ©es de poix”

    Ainsi HĂ©rodote dĂ©crit L’ Archipel de Kerkennah dans ses histoires rĂ©digĂ©es au VĂš siĂšcle av. J.C.

    A moins d’une heure de Sfax, l’archipel de Kerkennah, avec ses 2 Ăźles principales, Gharbi et Chergui, basses et couvertes de palmiers, a la beautĂ© des Ăźles lointaines. Les activitĂ©s Ă©conomiques principales sont des activitĂ©s de subsistance.

    L’archipel de Kerkennah a Ă©tĂ© jusqu'Ă  prĂ©sent prĂ©servĂ© du tourisme de masse en raison de son enclavement et de ses ressources limitĂ©es. Le tourisme s’y est dĂ©veloppĂ© tardivement Ă  partir des annĂ©es 1960, les tours opĂ©rateurs mettant en avant l’’image authentique de Kerkennah. La population de 15 000 habitants Ă  l’annĂ©e est multipliĂ©e par 10 l’étĂ© essentiellement sous l’effet du retour des expatriĂ©s en provenance de la Tunisie continentale et de l’étranger (France et Italie).

    En aout 2020, le ministre du tourisme et de l’artisanat Mohamed Ali Toumi s’exprimait sur la necessitĂ© de rĂ©aliser des projets touristiques structurĂ©s pour faire de Kerkennah une destination touristique de qualitĂ© . L’objectif Ă©tant de crĂ©er une dynamique Ă©conomique favorable Ă  l’emploi tout en prĂ©servant les richesses naturelles.

    Comment la valorisation des traditions et savoir-faire locaux peuvent-il devenir un vivier de croissance Ă©conomique pour l’üle, une signature touristique diffĂ©renciĂ©e pour Kerkennah?

    Sous quelle forme et en quoi les femmes de Kerkennah jouent un rĂŽle majeur dans cette valorisation ?

    Trouver ce juste Ă©quilibre entre un nĂ©cessaire dĂ©veloppement touristique alliant innovation et tradition et la prĂ©servation d’un Ă©cosystĂšme fragile. C’est ce que nous allons explorer dans cet Ă©pisode.

    Pour Ă©voquer ces enjeux et essayer d’entrevoir des solutions je reçois:

    Bochra Nabli, Elue Ă  la municipalitĂ© de Kerkennah Jihen Farjannah, artisaneNourhene Mathlouthi, ingĂ©nieur en gĂ©nie biologique, membre de l’association Jeune Science Kerkennah

    Un podcast prĂ©sentĂ© par Isabelle Han et Ingrid Blanchard produit par SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, avec le soutien de la Fondation Anna Lindh et Erasmus +.

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  • #2-Paros (Greece) : How to find the right balance between tourism and real estate pressure and preservation of the island’s identity?

    #2-Paros (Greece) : How to find the right balance between tourism and real estate pressure and preservation of the island’s identity?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    Paros is one the finest gems of the Cyclades islands crown. Once very famous for its marble from which a large number of statues from the antiquity were built, the Island is now known for a nice balance between beautiful sandy beaches and charming ports, and, in the inland, authentic villages, ancient hiking trails, small monasteries. Paros is rather a chic island, attracting vistors who wish to discover the Cyclades charm and way of life.

    Under the real estate pressure and the demand, Paros may be on the brick of a change : becoming an international Island hence risking altering its authenticity and greek identity.

    The islanders need tourism to live, a need sharpened by the 2015 economic greek crisis, but want at the same timeto preserve their island’s identity and traditions.

    Where is the right balance between tourism and preservation of the Island? How to regulate tourism ?

    And what role can culture and heritage play in finding this balance?

    To understand these issues and their stakes as well as exploring solutions to the equation, I shall host in this episode 3 emblematic guests.

    Stefanos Vallianatos, representative of FOTOESSAStella Fyrogeni, restaurant and guesthouse owner Athena Perantinou, travel agent and hotel owner

    A podcast presented by Isabelle Han and Ingrid Blanchard produced by SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, with the support of the Anna Lindh Foundation cofinanced by the European Union, and Erasmus +.

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  • #1-The archipel of Lastovo (Croatia): How to develop tourism within preserving the existing exceptional ecosystem of the island?

    #1-The archipel of Lastovo (Croatia): How to develop tourism within preserving the existing exceptional ecosystem of the island?

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    In this episode, we will explore the Croatian island of Lastovo, also known as the « untouched» or « hidden » Island.

    Currently economic activities are focused in traditional island sectors such as : agriculture, fishing and tourism.

    The advent of an increasing tourism has resulted in a shift in priorities and perspectives on the preservation of the natural environment, as building and development, specifically around the coast, have risen.

    All Croatian islands are grappling with tourism demand. However, the effect of tourism is more sudden and, thus, potentially more disruptive on Lastovo than in other Adriatic islands, an effect - likely due to Lastovo history as a military site, which delayed a steady developpment process.

    Lastovo is sensitive to the seducing siren call for tourism but is well aware of its consequences in terms of protection of the Island.

    The issue for Lastovo in the next few years is therefore : how to expand local economic activities which can hence create new tourism products BUT compatible with environment protection ?

    To understand these issues and their stakes as well as exploring solutions to the equation, I shall host in this episode 3 emblematic guests.

    Alexandra Horvat, representative of the Nature Park of LastovoAnnette Mufic Trojkovic local entrepreneur in the olive oil production Diana Magdic, Working at the Tourist Board of Lastovo

    A podcast presented by Isabelle Han and Ingrid Blanchard produced by SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, with the support of the Anna Lindh Foundation cofinanced by the European Union, and Erasmus +.

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    Bande-annonce

    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    Bienvenue sur « Once upon an island - Green tourism », le podcast qui met en lumiÚre le tourisme durable sur les petites ßles.

    Elles nous fascinent avec leur promesse de quiĂ©tude et de libertĂ©, mais savez-vous que les petites Ăźles sont les territoires pionniers d’un dĂ©veloppement plus durable?

    Avec leurs ressources limitĂ©es, leurs richesses biologiques Ă  protĂ©ger, les pressions liĂ©es aux activitĂ©s humaines, leur patrimoine Ă  prĂ©server, les petites Ăźles sont de vĂ©ritables laboratoires aux avant-postes des changements globaux. Chaque semaine, cette sĂ©rie donne la parole Ă  des insulaires qui agissent pour dĂ©velopper un tourisme plus respectueux de l’environnement. Du large des cĂŽtes britanniques, grecques ou tunisiennes, en passant par les cĂŽtes françaises, croates et norvĂ©giennes, ils nous partagent leurs innovations et expĂ©rimentations, des solutions concrĂštes et inspirantes transposables sur d’autres Ăźles et sur les continents.

    Un podcast prĂ©sentĂ© par Ingrid Blanchard et Isabelle Han produit par SMILO et FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, avec le soutien de la Fondation Anna Lindh cofinancĂ© par l’Union EuropĂ©enne, et Erasmus +.

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    · Once upon an island - Green tourism

    Welcome to "Once upon an island - Green tourism", the series of podcast that highlights ecotourism on small islands.

    They fascinate us with their promise of peace and freedom, but did you know that small islands are pioneer territories for a more sustainable development?
    With their limited resources, their biological wealth to protect, the pressures related to human activities and their heritage to preserve, small islands are true laboratories at the forefront of global change.

    Each week, the podcast gives a voice to islanders, in particular women, to develop a tourism that respects the environment. They live off the British, Greek, Tunisian coasts, or off the French, Croatian and Norwegian coasts. They share their innovations and experiments with us, concrete and inspiring solutions that can be transposed to other islands and continents.

    A podcast presented by Isabelle Han and Ingrid Blanchard produced by SMILO and FRAGÎLE PORQUEROLLES, with the support of the Anna Lindh Foundation cofinanced by the European Union, and Erasmus +.

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