Invitation to the ITINERANT project’s participatory workshop

First cross-border seminar to prepare the action plan for the revitalisation of the Monte Stol and Planja area (Granmonte area)

Date and venue

Workshop programme

Target audience

As part of the ITINERANT project, we are delighted to invite you to the first participatory workshop aimed at local and cross-border stakeholders, with the aim of defining an action plan for the revitalisation of the Monte Stol and Planja area and for the sustainable development of the wider cross-border region.

The ITINERANT project promotes innovative models of sustainable development within the Julian Alps Cross-Border Biosphere Reserve, with a particular focus on empowering local communities, strengthening social inclusion and developing sustainable tourism services. These actions aim to improve the quality of life for local populations, whilst contributing to the protection and enhancement of the natural and cultural heritage.

The participatory workshop represents a strategic phase in the process of drawing up the action plan, based on the active involvement of local stakeholders. Through the contribution of experiences, knowledge and the specific needs of the area, it will be possible to define concrete, realistic and sustainable development guidelines.

The ITINERANT project involves the implementation of pilot actions aimed at improving the tourist experience, strengthening the protection of natural and cultural heritage, promoting the social inclusion of local communities and improving connectivity between the territories of the Julian Alps Transboundary Biosphere Reserve.

Studies on sustainable tourism highlight how stakeholder involvement is an essential prerequisite for effective and shared planning. Participatory approaches enable a better understanding of local needs, reduce conflicts between different interests, and develop strategies based on the area’s real challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, active participation improves the quality of planning and facilitates the implementation of development measures.

The first workshop will focus in particular on:

identifying the main development challenges in the area
gathering ideas for the revitalisation of the Monte Stol and Planja area
identifying development opportunities in the sectors of sustainable tourism, agriculture and nature conservation
formulating proposals for the cross-border action plan

The cross-border action plan will be drawn up on the basis of an analysis of the territorial context, a review of existing studies and the results of the participatory process. The document will provide strategic guidelines for the balanced development of the area, respecting natural resources, cultural heritage and the needs of local communities.

When: Thursday, 14 May 2026

Time: 10:00–13:00

Where: Kobarid, Slovenia

Dom Andreja Manfrede

Gregorčičeva ulica 20

5222 Kobarid

10:00 — Welcome addresses and presentation of the ITINERANT project

10:15 — Group work: identifying challenges and opportunities

11:30 — Break and informal networking

12:00 — Group work: defining proposals for the action plan

12:45 — Presentation of group results

13:00 — Conclusion of the workshop

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The workshop is aimed at representatives from the following sectors:

agriculture
tourism
nature conservation
local communities
regional development organisations
public institutions
non-governmental organisations
other interested parties

Stakeholders operating in the Granmonte Range area or those interested in the development of the wider cross-border region are particularly encouraged to attend.

Your participation will make a vital contribution to defining shared solutions and the long-term sustainable development of the area.

The workshop will be held in Slovenian and Italian.

Places are limited. We therefore invite you to register via the following link to confirm your attendance:

Registration: https://tally.so/r/MedV4Y

Registration is open until Tuesday 28 April 2025 at 12:00.

We cordially invite you to participate actively.

The event is organised by the Posoški razvojni center in collaboration with the municipalities of Kobarid and Bovec as part of the ITINERANT project.

The ITINERANT project is co-funded by the European Union under the Interreg VI-A Italy-Slovenia Programme 2021-2027.

May

2026