HUMANITA Summit: From Visitor Impact to Nature Protection – Building a Human–Nature Harmony
Lastly, it is our great pleasure to announce the HUMANITA Summit: From Visitor Impact to Nature Protection – Building a Human–Nature Harmony, the final conference of the HUMANITA project. The conference will take place on February 24 2026, at the EUROCENTER Office Building, Miramarska 23, Zagreb, Croatia. The Summit will bring together stakeholders from tourism […]
HUMANITA innovative mechanism for the development of a ‘common heritage’ narrative – Guideline Manual for New Communication Narratives
The HUMANITA project also worked hard to deliver an innovative mechanism for the development of a ‘common heritage’ narrative. With this purpose, the Guideline Manual for New Communication Narratives was developed drawing upon the extensive field of heritage interpretation, with the purpose of serving as a guide and support manual for narrating natural heritage initiatives. […]
HUMANITA Summer School research results – Water sampling for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis
Within the Summer School, water sampling for environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, as well as swab samples from amphibians, was conducted at the artificial reservoirs of the Petzen ski resort in the Geopark Karawanken (Austria) on 15 July 2025, at three different sites. These lakes serve as water storage for snow production but also represent potential […]
HUMANITA monitoring initiative – tourist counters and camera traps at protected pilot sites in National park Malá Fatra, Slovakia
Our partners launched a new monitoring initiative in Malá Fatra, Slovakia – they installed tourist counters and camera traps at pilot sites to better understand the impact of human activity on wildlife in this beautiful protected area. This data will help us make informed decisions for the better management and conservation of Malá Fatra
HUMANITA Innovative Parking Management System at Lower Kamenjak
We are excited about our partner’s Innovative Parking Management System at Lower Kamenjak, designed to improve visitor flow and protect this unique coastal ecosystem. These tools monitor vehicle entries and real-time parking availability, helping visitors find a spot quickly while reducing traffic congestion and environmental stress. This is an example of an eco-conscious activity for […]
HUMANITA: Shaping the Future of Sustainable Tourism!
From July 14–17, the HUMANITA Summer School brought students and young professionals to Campus Villach and the Karawanken–Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark for an immersive, hands-on training. With fieldwork, innovative tools like drones and visitor counters, and cross-border collaboration, participants gained the skills to keep our protected areas resilient, accessible, and sustainably managed. Watch Katarina (Slovakia) […]
HUMANITA Summer School 2025: A Resounding Success in Environmental Monitoring Training and Empowering Future Nature Managers
The HUMANITA Summer School’s success marks a pivotal moment in strengthening nature-based tourism management. By empowering the next generation of environmental professionals with cutting-edge tools and transnational collaboration, the project ensures that protected areas remain resilient, accessible, and sustainably managed for years to come. From 14–17 July 2025, the HUMANITA Summer School welcomed students and […]
HUMANITA SUMMER SCHOOL – LEARN HOW TO MONITOR VISITORS & THEIR IMPACTS ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Tourism in protected areas is a delicate matter, requiring a careful balance between conservation and visitor access. The HUMANITA summer school introduces students to evidence-based, participatory management tools that enable them to understand how to assess and monitor impacts of tourism on the environment. Are you a university student in environmental sciences or a protected […]
Tender Invitation – HUMANITA Project (CE0100248)
The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (FH Kärnten) is launching a public procurement process as part of the Interreg Central Europe HUMANITA project. The tender concerns communication activities to support the Citizen Science initiative titled “Invasive Plants in View”, which explores human-nature interactions and the effects of tourism on protected natural areas. The complete tender […]
Public workshop at the Chata pod Chlebom in the Malá Fatra National Park
On Sunday, July 6th, we organized a public workshop at the Chata pod Chlebom in the Malá Fatra National Park. Our goal was to raise awareness among tourists about the challenges of nature conservation in the park. We explained directly in the field how human activity affects different components of nature and how it can […]