This output represents a cornerstone of the Danube GeoTour Plus project, focusing on creating tailored Action Plans to engage vulnerable and disadvantaged groups across the nine participating geoparks. These plans provide structured frameworks to ensure inclusivity, empower communities, and promote sustainable development while respecting the unique social, cultural, and environmental contexts of each territory.

The development of these Action Plans followed a common methodology designed to ensure consistency and adaptability. This methodology included tools for stakeholder mapping, demographic analysis, and needs assessments. Each partner adapted these tools to their local context, conducting consultations with NGOs, schools, municipal representatives, and vulnerable group members to identify specific challenges and opportunities.

Partner Roles:

PP4 University of Bucharest provided the overarching framework, supported partners through virtual workshops, and reviewed drafts to ensure alignment with project goals.
Each partner developed a localized plan addressing the needs of vulnerable groups. These efforts were informed by direct engagement with community stakeholders and local organizations.

Content of the Output:

This document contains nine distinct Action Plans, each outlining specific activities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. While the plans are tailored to the needs and characteristics of individual geoparks, they collectively align with the project’s horizontal principles of inclusivity, sustainability, and adaptability. Together, these plans set the stage for meaningful integration of vulnerable groups into geopark activities, fostering a model of community-driven heritage preservation and sustainable tourism across the Danube region.

Outputs