EcoSTRIM, co-financed by the Interreg Maritime - Marittimo, sees the cooperation of France and Italy for the construction of a territorial strategy cross-border development and promotion of tourism activities and sustainable sports, dedicated to the marine and coastal environment.

Jonian Dolphin Conservation as Lead Partner of the BioTourS project, presented project partnership, activities and main goals and discussed with the operators of the sector on the development prospects of the marine tourism sector. The meeting was held on 19th and 20th of May in videoconference due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

BioTourS project will introduce best practices in sustainable cross-border tourism, preserve the natural heritage of the Adriatic-Ionian area and involve youngsters in cross-border touristic activities aiming at raising awareness on cetacean conservation.

This project is co-financed by the European Union under the instrument for Pre-Accession Asistance (IPA II) through the Interreg IPA CBC Italy-Albania-Montenegro.