What we do

The TO CARE MED addresses over-tourism challenges by transferring to ecotourism destinations, the Tourism Carrying Capacity Limit (TCCL) tool and methodology, originally developed and tested in the ALTERECO PLUS project. The transfer is vital as many Ecotourism destinations lack the capacity to manage tourist flows sustainably, leading to negative environmental and socio-economic impacts.

This approach goes beyond existing practices by providing a flexible, data-driven tool that adapts to varying conditions and tourist behaviors. It helps to balance ecotourism offer with environmental conservation and local community well-being and foster sustainable tourism practices.

Through cooperation, TO CARE MED promotes destination working groups to share practices at the transnational level and to co-design services and products enhancing the overall sustainability of ecotourism, locally.

By the project’s end, TO CARE MED will have established a robust framework for sustainable ecotourism, ensuring lasting positive impacts on both the environment and local communities.