GEMS Project

GEMS Project GEMS - inteGration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability

Co-funded by the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union

The 5 small alpine towns which adhere to GEMS project (Werfenweng-A, Bad Reichenhall Kur-D, Bled-SI, Moena-IT, Forni di Sopra-IT), share local development strategies (economy based on sustainable tourism), and related challenges, caused by recent EU financial and social turmoil. GEMS aims to establish a network of towns in transition towards a solidarity model for local development, in which

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towns’ specific developmental challenges, related to sustainable tourism, are faced within a “solidarity in times of crisis” perspective (i.e. civil society or private initiatives filling gaps in public funded interventions);
new residents (e.g. immigrants, asylum seekers, etc) are perceived as an opportunity to overcome developmental challenges, rather than an obstacle, able to give a new boost to sustainable tourism;
citizens and local authorities debate around a common vision for the EU (development) future. The project foresees:

5 transnational events, in which a group of network experts (local authorities and civil society organizations) work with citizens from hosting communities (at least 70 locals per event, covering a wide range of stakeholders), so to identify “solidarity& integration mechanisms” that can boost local development, while generating the sense of belonging to a transnational community based on shared EU values (peace, mutual understanding, etc);
activities of awareness raising on EU2020, policies and opportunities for participation, allowing citizens to analyze local experiences in an EU framework. Ultimately, GEMS:

Produces a Network Solidarity&Integration Model-online catalogue (local best practices and network recommendations)
Establishes the Alpine Award for the most innovative Alpine “solidarity&integration initiatives”
Establishes the basis for future network cooperation- Friendship Agreement
Guarantees the transfer of grassroots solutions for local and network challenges, to EU institutions, by means of dissemination and lobby activities. GEMS - inteGration and Solidarity European Models for Sustainability is a Network of Towns Project co-funded by the Europe for Citizens Programme of the European Union. The European Commission support of this website does not constitute an endorsment of the contents which reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

Ramona Velea
22/11/2019

Ramona Velea

Tre Perle Alpine sono state premiate come Sustainable Destinations insieme ad altre 97 località. Cogne, Bled e Bohinj sono Sustainable Destinations 2019

07/11/2019

Intervista a Greta che ci racconta il suo impegno per un futuro sostenibile e per un nuovo modo di fare vacanza, all'insegna della mobilità dolce.

Integration and Solidarity Models for a Sustainable and European Alpine Future - Bled 19-20.05.18
11/07/2018

Integration and Solidarity Models for a Sustainable and European Alpine Future -

Bled 19-20.05.18

GEMS Project – sustainability challenges for Europe and for the Alpine Region! GEMS partners talk about the project gene...
08/07/2018

GEMS Project – sustainability challenges for Europe and for the Alpine Region! GEMS partners talk about the project genesis, its vision and future steps in ecobnb article.
Thank you Ecobnb_it team!

Quattro Paesi, cinque comuni, tante lingue e dialetti diversi ma un denominatore comune: GEMS e la voglia di superare i confini fisici e ideali.

GEMS project and its results are presented to Bled community, by Mr. Janes Fajfar, Mayor of Bled and Ms. Eva Štravs Podl...
21/05/2018

GEMS project and its results are presented to Bled community, by Mr. Janes Fajfar, Mayor of Bled and Ms. Eva Štravs Podlogar, Slovenian State Secretary

GEMS Task-forces celebrate the signature of the Friendship Agreement
21/05/2018

GEMS Task-forces celebrate the signature of the Friendship Agreement

GEMS partners sign the Friendship Agreement and commit to future cooperation between their alpine communities
21/05/2018

GEMS partners sign the Friendship Agreement and commit to future cooperation between their alpine communities

Getting ready for the signature of the Friendship Agreement
21/05/2018

Getting ready for the signature of the Friendship Agreement

20.05.2018 - GEMS Final Ceremony - Partners talk about their experience with the GEMS project
21/05/2018

20.05.2018 - GEMS Final Ceremony - Partners talk about their experience with the GEMS project

20.05.2018 - Presentation of project results: "GEMS: two years of debates for a more sustainable and European Alpine fut...
21/05/2018

20.05.2018 - Presentation of project results: "GEMS: two years of debates for a more sustainable and European Alpine future"

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