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15/11/2011

Support of forest recreational function by ‘Lesy České republiky, s.p’

Name / TitleSupport of forest recreational function by ‘Lesy České republiky, s.p’Case Study RegionJihomoravský kraj (South Moravia Region)Geographical coverage Jihomoravský kraj (South Moravia Region), Branch in BrnoTypeGovernment Main activity / focus The state-owned enterprise ”Lesy České republiky, s.p.”, as the administrator of state forest property is concerned with provision, in an exemplary manner, the public interest in […]

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8/10/2011

Mayo Intercultural Action

Name / TitleMayo Intercultural ActionCase Study RegionWest of IrelandGeographical coverage County MayoTypeVoluntary group; advice service; project Main activity / focus Mayo Intercultural Action provides support and advocacy for migrants living and working in County Mayo, its gives a voice to asylum seekers who are in hostel accommodation in Mayo under Direct Provision, it helps people who have […]

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7/10/2011

Internationales Begegnungszentrum St. Marienthal (IBZ)

Name / TitleInternationales Begegnungszentrum St. Marienthal (IBZ)(Foundation of regional Cistercian Abbey)Case Study RegionDirektionsbezirk Dresden, GermanyGeographical coverage Location: rural town of OstritzGeographical coverage: border triangle Germany, Czech Republic and Poland / EU / worldwideTypeBusiness, voluntary group, training scheme Main activity / focus – guest house / convention centre (19,000 overnight stays/a)– work shops / festivals / cultural events– […]

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30/09/2011

Krajinski park Goričko

Name / TitleKrajinski park Goričko(English: Goričko Nature Park)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage regional level: Pomurska region TypeInstitution (management of protected area)Main activity / focuProtecting the natural landscape of the Goričko areaTarget beneficiaries / marketregional environment; indirectly entire population of Pomurska (from the environmental perspective)Year established2003 Current Funding source(s)The initial idea for the establishment of the protected area(landscape park) […]

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30/09/2011

BIOMURA

Name / TitleBIOMURACase Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage  regional level: Pomurska region TypeProjectMain activity / focuspreservation of biodiversity along the river MuraTarget beneficiaries / marketregional environment – river Mura; indirectly entire population of PomurskaYear established2006 Current Funding source(s)EU LIFE NATURE (49%), Republic of Slovenia – Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning (34%), project leader (beneficiary) Institute for water of […]

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30/09/2011

Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit

Name / TitleMut zur Nachhaltigkeit (English: Courage to Sustainability) Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage GermanyTypeInitiative Main activity / focus The concept ‘Mut zur Nachhaltigkeit’ consists of three parts:Series of books focusing on the future of earth:Well-known scientists researched 13 topics about the earth’s future and presented it generally intelligible as well as giving courses of action for responsible […]

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27/09/2011

Biosphärenzweckverband Bliesgau

Name / TitleBiosphärenzweckverband Bliesgau(English: Biosphere Administrative Body Bliesgau)Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverage Biosphere Reserve Bliesgau:six communities of the Saarpfalz district belong to the Biosphere Reserve Bliesgau (Gersheim, Mandelbachtal, Blieskastel, St. Ingbert, Kierkel and Homburg (in part)) as well as the community of Kleinblittersdorf of the regional district Saarbrücken.TypeAdministrative body (Zweckverband) Main activity / focus The biosphere administrative […]

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27/09/2011

Biosphere Bliesgau Association

Name / TitleBiosphärenverein Bliesgau e. V. (English: Biosphere Bliesgau Association) Case Study RegionSaarland (D)Geographical coverageBiosphere Reserve Bliesgau:six communities of the Saarpfalz district belong to the Biosphere Reserve Bliesgau (Gersheim, Mandelbachtal, Blieskastel, St. Ingbert, Kierkel and Homburg (in part)) as well as the community of Kleinblittersdorf of the regional district Saarbrücken.TypeRegistered Association Main activity / focus The functions of […]

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25/09/2011

Landesverband SaarLandFrauen e.V.

 Name / TitleLandesverband SaarLandFrauen e.V. (Saar Women’s’ Association)Case Study RegionSaarlandGeographical coverage Saarland: six regional chapters (Merzig-Wadern, Saarlouis, Saar-Pfalz-Kreis, Neunkirchen, St. Wendel, regional association Saarbrücken)Type Registered association; grassroots development initiative; training scheme Main activity / focus One of the main goals is a stronger promotion of the interests of peasant women and women in rural areas and to offer […]

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