Sustainable Tourism through Resilient and Innovative Festival Ventures (STRIVE)

STRIVE’s mission is to transform festivals into catalysts for sustainable tourism development in the South Baltic region by reimagining these large-scale events as models of environmental responsibility. Through collaboration with regional stakeholders, STRIVE aims to set a new global standard for sustainable events by integrating circular economy principles into festival planning and operations. The project has identified seven major festivals, each a unique cultural beacon attracting a significant tourist population.

Main activities

• Sustainable tourism framework for festivals: Guidelines for reducing the environmental impact of festivals, developed through research and stakeholder engagement
• Cross-border policy recommendations: Standardized practices for sustainable tourism across the South Baltic, guiding policymakers
• Integrated waste management: Innovative solutions focusing on waste reduction, recycling, and sustainable materials
• Capacity building: Workshops to empower local festival organizers and stakeholders to implement sustainable practices
• Regional best practices: Incorporating successful regional initiatives to support sustainable tourism

Duration: 01/07/2024 – 30/06/2027

Total budget: 853 760,00 PLN