Sur la Route du Patrimoine

<p> Considering the widespread phenomenon of globalization, the factors of standardization and homogenization of heritages and cultures derived therefrom, particularly the mass tourism, but in parallel, the existence of local alternatives...</p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cff6PIxNn-WvPHSRrjL8htMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" height="229" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JYbIwuj7RZI/UClAmHc0tOI/AAAAAAAAAZo/fooY9SO1-RY/s512/110622230236543_61_000_apx_470_.jpg" width="362"></a></p> <p>  </p> <p> The association <a href="http://www.responsabilitesansfrontieres.org" target="_blank">Responsaibilité Sans Frontières </a>founded in 2012 aims to contribute to the <strong>preservation of cultural diversity and biodiversity through the promotion and development of sustainable initiatives</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> The objective of the project "On the Heritage Route" (Sur la Route du Patrimoine) is to contribute to the protection of the World cultural and natural heritage and to the development of responsible activities by promoting local initiatives. This first action of the Association, the expedition starts in October, roams about 20,000 km by bike for over a year through the American continent from Canada to Argentina and approximately 18 countries.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TWfSpS6MTJxDPwtys7qblNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" height="305" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-IZy8vYJ5A9o/UCk4USU2FXI/AAAAAAAAAXc/H4Feg3JvIUY/s512/les-douze-odeurs-de-saint-laurent_001.jpg" width="459"></a></p> <p>  </p> <p> The specific objectives are the following:</p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jQgaVm_WNQcMK9j3gsGF19MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-s9Gj3z6K59Y/UDy05nlECSI/AAAAAAAAAbU/gcttwbkuDic/s512/objEN.jpg"></a></p> <p>  </p> <p> For each of the 4 objectives, activities consist of:</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>1. Comprehension</strong>: Define and understand the <strong>diversity of the concept of Social Responsibility (SR)</strong>, a proved vector for critical awareness and more sustainable behaviors.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Indeed, this concept is grasped in different ways in different countries, depending on their own priorities tailored to their history, roots and issues. Meetings and interviews with representative organizations and companies engaged in the SR will get a better understanding of priorities and challenges of each in terms of sustainable development. The return of SR implementing experiences in North America will be complemented by the emerging markets of Latin America gradually becoming a new SR standard exporters. This is why the mission will start in North America to examine the secrets of their capacity to implement SR and then to Central and Latin America to analyze the characteristics of this concept in the emerging economies.</p> <p> <strong>Specific activities</strong>:</p> <p> - Making contacts, SR organizations interviews (reports)</p> <p> - Analysis and typology of SR and challenges per country/region.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>2. Integration</strong>: Establish a platform for projects and best practices, providing increased visibility and permitting the <strong>relationship between concrete sustainable</strong><strong> </strong><strong>project leaders </strong>(NGOs, cooperatives, etc) <strong>and investors</strong> (companies, foundations, individuals, etc).</p> <p>  </p> <p> Indeed, companies wishing to develop their SR policy or philanthropic sponsorship towards sustainable projects often lack information or relevant contacts. Through the creation of such platform, we will help to better select consistent projects in adequation with their strategy and action (e.g. link a roasting company in Europe with a Brazilian cooperative of coffee which opts for sustainable practices of soil management and agroforestry).</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Specific activities</strong>:</p> <p> - Meetings of associations, NGOs and companies engaged in the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage and analysis of their projects;</p> <p> - Promotion of these initiatives and best practices with targeted companies and the general public;</p> <p> - Establishment of a project database.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>3. </strong><strong>Support</strong>: Among the local sustainable projects visited, identify and highlight <strong>actions to protect the natural and cultural heritage </strong>and supporting the stakeholders involved in outstanding projects of conservation and protection.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Up to 10% of external funding </strong>received by the "On the Heritage Route" project will <strong>be distributed to one or more selected initiatives </strong>through the website (online voting area open to members and supporters of the association).</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Specific activities</strong>:</p> <p> - Develop a list of endangered heritage sites (distribution of "red cards") and remarkable initiatives of Objective 2</p> <p> - Evaluation of the needs of local communities to improve their living conditions.</p> <p> - Donation of 10% of external funding to one or more selected initiatives.</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>4. Operating</strong>: Promote and develop new forms of tourism - <strong>sustainable tourism</strong>.</p> <p>  </p> <p> Often, mass tourism is a major factor of degradation of natural and cultural heritage (UNESCO). The first dimension of our contribution is based in the <strong>promotion of sustainable tourism projects </strong>that will meet and share best practices through various media (videos, photos, case studies, lectures, platform). The other dimension is the nature of the expedition by moving slowly by bike, the project aims <strong>to show (or demonstrate) the possibility of "traveling" in a sober way</strong>, having a minimal impact on environment and culture of the host communities. The bike is a great way to reconcile social relations, respect of the environment and self-transcendence... A task that our virtual followers must think about!</p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5N4S3Cn-ZEo1o6Qu54zoz9MTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-b-dxwI9Vqo8/UCk3iBw8yRI/AAAAAAAAAXM/6cd0YyaG9qU/s512/depart.jpg"></a></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Specific activities</strong>:</p> <p> - Promotion of the use of soft transport: bicycle, public transport;</p> <p> - Meeting and sharing daily with local communities, voluntary participation in the work of protection / restoration of local heritage;</p> <p> - Promoting the Responsible Tourism Charter. Promotion of project activities (via the website, theblog and other media);</p> <p> - Assessment of carbon footprint and impacts caused by the project (helped by the WWF).</p> <p>  </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Promotion / Communication</strong>: Beyond awareness among the general public and companies about the stakes of social and environmental development, sensitization to several primary schools students is expected, including through the interaction of our future blog and educational materials illustrating the world diversity.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/w0RY4ZqBGgedbfOGRk5VZdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-gkiIK0Ihwm4/UClCY2DIvrI/AAAAAAAAAaY/AGylxYVIIkM/s512/Partners%252520section2.jpg"></a>    </p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Many </strong><strong>deliverables and results </strong>will be promoted through various media (internet, print, radio, conferences whose contacts exist or will be developed ongoing) and via established networks. Currently, the project is in preparation and the start of the expedition is planned for early October 2012.</p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Few collective efforts for mutual success! </strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <strong>Thank you in advance for your support!</strong></p> <p>  </p> <p> <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/f19ypzxpXrevvUeTsFObCdMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlink" target="_blank"><img alt="Picasa Web Albums - G David" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-t1dCdfetCPk/UC1eU7EE-fI/AAAAAAAAAa4/OaF3mtxVKuk/s512/P1040341.JPG"></a></p>