logoparco
Skip the line, buy the Cinque Terre Card online
card.parconazionale5terre.it
5terrecard
close
Park's logo
Share
Home » Nature » Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area » Monitoring and Scientific Research

BE-Natural Project

Human Well-being Through Nature: Preserving Biodiversity and Promoting Small-Scale Fishing in the Ligurian Sea

Duration: October 2024 - September 2027

The BE-NATURAL project is supported by the Compagnia di San Paolo Foundation, its main sponsor, as part of the second edition of the "Simbiosi II: Together with Nature for the Future of the Planet" initiative. This program is dedicated to funding projects that safeguard biodiversity and natural heritage while raising awareness of the connection between environmental degradation and human health.

The project is built on a dynamic public-private partnership, involving: Dafne Cooperative Society and Social Enterprise (lead organization), Cinque Terre National Park - Marine Protected Area, SZN, Genova Marine Centre, Storie di Barche Association

Goals of BE-NATURAL:

  • Showcasing the value of small-scale fishing ecosystems by highlighting their diverse roles in society and integrating them into an innovative model of sustainable tourism. This approach connects small-scale fishing to immersive visitor experiences, promoting a form of tourism that is regenerative rather than extractive.
  • Engaging local communities and visitors in hands-on educational experiences centered on small-scale fishing. These activities aim to deepen knowledge of marine ecosystems and strengthen "marine identity and citizenship" a cultural and emotional bond with the sea that fosters environmental awareness, responsibility, and stewardship.

Main sponsor of the BE-NATURAL Project:

Anchovies
Anchovies
(photo by: Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre)
© 2025 Parco Nazionale delle Cinque Terre
Via Discovolo snc - c/o Stazione Manarola
19017 Riomaggiore (SP) - CF 01094790118
Tel. +39 0187/762600 - Fax +39 0187/760040
Tourist information: infopoint@parconazionale5terre.it
PEC: pec@pec.parconazionale5terre.it
DNVEMASPagoPA
Ministero dell'Ambiente e della Sicurezza Energetica
Follow us on: