COVID-19 and protected area tourism: A spotlight on impacts and options in Latin America

The purpose of this document is to provide pragmatic guidance to protected area managers and authorities on operating tourism safely amid the COVID-19 crisis. Suggestions are provided, accompanied by supplementary links to sources and further information. While the guidance provides an overview, it should be noted that it is not exhaustive, and each protected area will have different conditions and requirements that could need further adaptation as the situation evolves.

This guide aims to help identify underwater cultural heritage, its potential, needs and threats, providing tools both for the evaluation of these aspects and for the responsible and sustainable activation of this heritage. The focus will be on the maritime heritage shared by the Atlantic regions and, in particular heritage related to the Napoleonic Era, the Spanish Armada, the World Wars and the migrations of the 19th century.

CO-EVOLVE analyzed and promoted the co-evolution of human activities and natural systems in touristic coastal areas in the Mediterranean, allowing for the sustainable development of touristic activities, based on the principles of Integrated Coastal Zone Management and Maritime Spatial Planning. The aim was to demonstrate through pilot actions the feasibility and effectiveness of an ICZM/MSP-based planning process.