Working together for the Future of Recreation, Tourism and Sustainable Mobility
12 May 2027 | Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), Chapel (Kapel), Breda (the Netherlands)
Join us for the final event of the MONA Project and discover the outcomes, lessons learned and future opportunities arising from four years of international cooperation. During this inspiring and interactive day, project partners, policymakers, tourism and recreation professionals, mobility experts and other stakeholders will come together to explore how sustainable tourism in nature areas can be strengthened through innovative mobility and visitor management approaches.
The programme features an inspiring keynote on the future of tourism, recreation and quality of life, presentations of MONA’s key results and pilot projects, a training session by POLIS and interactive discussions. Participants will gain first-hand insights into successful practices for visitor distribution, sustainable mobility and behaviour change in nature destinations.
The event offers a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge, share experiences and build connections with professionals working on the future of nature-based tourism across North-West Europe.
Venue: Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), Chapel (Kapel), Breda (the Netherlands)
Date: 12 May 2027
Time:
Part I: 09:30 – 13:30 including networking and lunch
Part II: 13:30 – 15:00 POLIS Policy training session (optional)
Launched in 2023, MONA promotes sustainable tourism in the protected areas of north-western Europe, benefiting the environment, visitors and local economies. With a focus on modal shift, nudging and sustainable mobility, MONA aims to ensure a positive visitor experience while preserving the natural environment.
Key activities include rigorous assessment of visitor impacts and testing of different strategies to promote sustainable practices. The project, co-funded by Interreg North-West Europe, brings together nature reserves and partners in Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands and will run until 2027.
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