💧 VERNE at the AQUAMAN International Workshop on Water Scarcity Mitigation in Tourist Destinations Sophie Lamprou from Impact Hub Athens represented the #VERNEproject during the workshop’s panel on Technical and Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Water Use in Piraeus, Greece.
✅ Good news for Europe's waters! The Commission's report on the Nitrates Directive gives it a clean bill of health! The law works, and the benefits outweigh costs 3-7 times over 💪 The challenge now isn't new rules, it's implementation. 💧🌍 #WaterResilience #NitratesDirective #PolluterPays
We were delighted to see the #VERNEProject represented at the World Beautiful Business Forum in Athens by our partner Sophie Lamprou, Co-founder and Managing Director of VERNE partner Impact Hub Athens. 🌿 #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #WorldBeautifulBusinessForum
What if understanding a food system starts with understanding a place? On Bornholm, food, tourism, and sustainability come together in one powerful story. Learn more: verneproject.eu/circular-tou...
IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE FOOD SYSTEM, YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND BORNHOLM - Verne
How Bornholm is shaping sustainable and circular tourism through food systems. Discover the EU VERNE project, local innovation, and research driving future tourism models.
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Going to be in Bornholm on Friday? Join us for a debate moderated by Peter Funch with an impressive panel to discuss "Food for circular thoughts – how do we cater for the sustainable tourists and travelers of tomorrow?"
VERNE@verneproject.bsky.social · 2mo ago🌍 Circular tourism meets sustainable gastronomy and it's happening in Bornholm. The VERNE project is bringing together local voices & global ideas to reimagine how tourism can be a force for good 🌿 Check out the event 👇 verneproject.eu/circular-tou... #CircularTourism #Sustainability
Nuuksio Lakeland’s Virtual Nature Tour is taking shape through co-design! On 25 May, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and researchers joined an online workshop to refine the story, audience, and experience of this VERNE pilot. Learn more: verneproject.eu/nuuksio-lake...
🌍 Circular tourism meets sustainable gastronomy and it's happening in Bornholm. The VERNE project is bringing together local voices & global ideas to reimagine how tourism can be a force for good 🌿 Check out the event 👇 verneproject.eu/circular-tou... #CircularTourism #Sustainability
New #VERNEproject video out now! 🎥 Learn more about the project, its goals, and the impact it aims to create. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYF... #innovation #sustainability
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Shaping the future of Nuuksio Lakeland 🌲 Join our Nuuksio Lakeland Stories online co-design workshop on 25 May 2026 (13:00–15:30 EET) and help develop new nature-based stories for global visitors. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mue8pxs9 #NuuksioLakelandStories #NatureTourism
❓ How do we actually measure #circulartourism in practice? VERNE is developing an indicator framework to respond to this question. We recently hosted 2 co-creation workshops & you can learn more on our website: tinyurl.com/4ap3w7zb #verneproject #SustainableTourism #indicatorframework
CETT Successfully Delivers Two Co-Creation Workshops to Build VERNE’s Circular Tourism Performance Indicator Framework - Verne
VERNE’s EU-funded workshops co-create KPIs framework to assess environmental, social and economic impact across European destinations.
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VERNE partner LUKE will have an Open House bringing together projects exploring intersections of immersive technology, nature experiences, and sustainability. 📅 15 April 2026 📍 Viikki Campus, Helsinki (Latokartanonkaari 9, A-building) 🎟️ Free and open to the public - tinyurl.com/3rbpeatb
♻️Circularity is the direction of travel. Is your business keeping up? Join the next #EUCircularTalks webinar on 31 March to hear how the #EUEcolabel can give your company an edge. Sign up here👉 assets-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/2c4bd077-fff... @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social @beuc.eu @ecesp.bsky.social
Our 3rd General Assembly (4 March 2026) brought all #VERNEproject partners together to reflect on progress and plan next steps 🌍 Great momentum so far and so much more to come! Join us 👉 verneproject.eu/join-our-com... #CircularTourism #Sustainability
An excellent event was organised by our project partners at the Natural Resources Institute Finland in Helsinki this week! They hosted an engaging roundtable with #VirtualReality and #ImmersiveTechnology developers. Learn more about their work on our website: verneproject.eu/finland/
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Finland Pilot. Verne. Helsinki & Uusimaa region, Finland – Virtual Nature-Based Tourism Service. Discover more about Pilot.
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🌿 How might immersive tech reshape how we experience nature in cities? On 5 March, the Natural Resources Institute Finland will host a Virtual Nature Lab exchange in Helsinki as part of the VERNE Project to explore the future of virtual nature experiences. #VERNEProject #VirtualNature #XR #VR
🔔Last chance to join! Our upcoming webinar "Re-shaping Tourism: Practical Circular & Regenerative Solutions for Sustainable Destinations" starts at 14 CET! 🎯Register to join us: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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VERNE@verneproject.bsky.social · 6mo agoJoin us on 24 Feb 2026 for a joint webinar showcasing transferable practices, concrete tools, and lessons learned from EU-funded projects shaping the future of sustainable tourism: VERNE (that’s us!), Regenera4MED, SECreTOUR, Green2Grow & Cross-Re-Tour. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s46hhu5
Join us on 24 Feb 2026 for a joint webinar showcasing transferable practices, concrete tools, and lessons learned from EU-funded projects shaping the future of sustainable tourism: VERNE (that’s us!), Regenera4MED, SECreTOUR, Green2Grow & Cross-Re-Tour. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s46hhu5
Turning theory into practice: #VERNE's #roadmap isn't static: it's continuously refined through real-world testing in #pilotDestinations. A living document that evolves with the sector's #needs & #opportunities Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
From baseline to breakthrough: #VERNE's methodology starts with KPI assessment, prioritizes interventions by #impact & #feasibility, then creates continuous #improvementCycles. Every recommendation links to measurable #results. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
Isolated initiatives aren't enough for #circularTourism. Example: Hotel food #waste → local #composting → #regenerativeAgriculture → farm-to-table #experiences → #destinationAppeal. Systems thinking creates virtuous cycles! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
Last Chance to Register for tomorrows webinar! 💡 Register now: tinyurl.com/fvefaxu2 Date: 22 January 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET Location: Online #sustainabletourism #circularsolutions
From reactive to #strategic: many destinations react to #tourism problems instead of preventing them. #VERNE shifts this with predictive models & scenario planning to anticipate #impacts before they occur. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
Real #challenges need real #solutions: Hotels can't control guest #consumption, tour operators face complex #supplyChains, #destinations balance #growth vs #protection. #VERNE addresses each sector's unique circularity obstacles. Full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
Interested in #CircularSolutions for #SustainableTourism? Join our free project webinar on the 22nd January at 10 CET! Register now: shorturl.at/Iog65 Learn more: verneproject.eu/webinar-on-s... #EUprojects #Cops #CommunityLed #LocalCommunities #TourismInnovation #InclusiveInnovation
#Data drives better decisions: #VERNE provides tourism-specific #metrics for #circularity, translating #sustainability into indicators that resonate with #businesses Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
Every #destination is unique: what works in Denmark may not work in Greece. #VERNE tools adapt to #localContexts, considering #governance structures, #culture & stakeholder dynamics specific to each place. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
Hidden #opportunities in #circularTourism: procurement favoring #sustainableSuppliers, tourist taxes funding #environmentalRestoration, zoning reducing transport needs. #VERNE helps identify the most effective #policyLevers. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
✨ Season’s greetings from the VERNE Project! Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with us this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.
Virtual nature tourism for Finland's Uusimaa region. Six stakeholders at Luke's campus in #Helsinki co-created digital tour concepts for Nuuksio National Park. Can immersive experiences inspire visitation while supporting sustainability? #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #Science4EU
Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice - Verne
Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice Finland – On November 19, six stakeholders gathered at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland, focusing their activities on co-creating innovative virtual nature tourism concepts for Nuuksio National Park and the Uusimaa region. The meeting launched the Community of Practice for Luke‘s Virtual Nature Pilot. Research Professor ... Read more
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Can #CorporateMuseums serve circular tourism? Seven stakeholders explored this at Petersens Tegl A/S in #Denmark, a brick manufacturer with 200+ years of history. #VERNE's first corporate heritage Community of Practice session #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism - Verne
Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism SDU Community of Practice Explores New Approach At Petersens Tegl A/S, a brick manufacturer with over 200 years of history, seven stakeholders gathered to discuss the value of corporate heritage. The meeting marked the first Community of Practice session for the University of Southern Denmark‘s VERNE pilot, focused on corporate ... Read more
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