Free webinar: Water and sustainable tourism in the Ligurian Alps

Free webinar: Water and sustainable tourism in the Ligurian Alps

The Ligurian Alps Natural Park hosts an online session focused on practical approaches to water management and sustainable planning of tourist flows in mountain areas under pressure.

• Date & time: Sunday, 12 April 2026, 10:00 AM (please connect shortly before)
• Format: Online webinar, free participation
• Audience: park staff, tourism operators, local authorities and nature enthusiasts

This webinar is the fourth and final event in a series on biodiversity and tourism in protected areas, emphasising operational strategies to balance visitor use and freshwater conservation.

Main topics

• Sustainable water management in alpine contexts and mountain huts, including renovation measures to balance tourism and environmental protection.
• Addressing overtourism through flow monitoring, mitigation measures and participatory planning tools.
• Practical case studies: the natural site of Rocchetta Nervina, the rehabilitation of Rifugio Garelli and management practices in the Gorges of the Loup.
• Territorial instruments: river contracts, urban regeneration and Franco-Italian regulatory comparisons to reconcile multiple uses.

The meeting aims to share transferable models and tools for operators and local authorities to better plan water use and manage tourist flows in fragile environments.

How to join and expected outcomes

Participants will gain practical inputs, case analyses and regulatory comparisons useful for designing local interventions (monitoring, regulation, regeneration actions). The webinar targets professionals working in the field and interested citizens seeking concrete solutions for tourism and water management.

How to join: connect to the online session shortly before 10:00 AM on 12 April 2026. The event is free and open to all interested parties.