D.I.A.N.A.

Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas means transforming the limit into a resource.

Natural heritage is an asset that belongs to everyone. Thus, it must me narrated and made explorable by any kind of visitor.

What is D.I.A.N.A.?

D.I.A.N.A. – Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas –  is an Erasmus+ project (KA210 VET – Small-scale partnerships in vocational education and training project) implemented by three European organisations from Italy, Macedonia, and Spain to support the development of accessible and inclusive skills of those tourism operators who operate in protected natural areas.

Obiettivi

The Objectives

The general objective of the project is to promote inclusive cultural participation in tourism and in protected natural areas.

How to do it? By breaking down the barriers, not only physical, and by transforming the limit into a resouce on which to base a tourism itinerary.

#1 Create natural attractions for all

To enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of natural attractions in Italy and Macedonia, while acknowledging the significance of integrating accessibility into tourist practices in natural settings and exchanging expertise.

#2 Promote a real inclusion

To consider the needs and perspectives of participants with disabilities and special needs by involving them in all the activities, and to help create inclusive environments that support the equity and equality of visitors to a territory.

#3 Offer new training opportunities for nature guides

To improve the skills of nature guides through training activities aimed at acquiring the right competences for the removal of communication barriers and the promotion of a more accessible and inclusive offer in natural areas.

Transnational meetings and events

Transnational partner meetings and a multiplier event are scheduled to take place over the course of the project.

June 2024

Skopje (Macedonia)

February 2025

Madrid (Spain)

June 2025

Genoa (Italy)

Latest News

Accessible hike in the Deiva Forest: Nature, Inclusion, and Sharing

On Friday, June 27, 2025, the beautiful setting of the Deiva State Forest, located in Sassello (SV) in Italy, hosted an inspiring accessible...

DIANA Final Conference highlights a new vision for inclusive nature tourism

On June 26th, the DIANA project – Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas – celebrated its final conference, marking an...

Accessibility, Inclusion, and Nature: The European DIANA project concludes with two final events

Genoa, June 2025 – After more than a year of collaboration, the project DIANA – Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas, funded by the...

Outdoor Training in North Macedonia: Building skills for inclusive nature experiences

Brodec, North Macedonia – April 11, 2025As part of the DIANA (Developing Inclusive and Accessible Natural Areas) project, an engaging outdoor...

Empowering Nature Guides: the 2-day training event for accessible tourism in nature areas has been realized in Italy

During the last week of March, DAFNE - lead partner of the project - hosted an inspiring two-day training event dedicated to equipping nature guides...

Our Toolkit is now available in Macedonian!

We are excited to announce a significant update: our comprehensive toolkit is now available in Macedonian! This new translation marks another...

Discover the Spanish version of the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training Toolkit!

We are thrilled to announce that the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training Toolkit is now available in Italian! Thanks to the...

DIANA Project: 3rd Transnational Partnership Meeting in Spain

From February 27-28, 2025, the Spanish partner KOAN hosted the 3rd Transnational Partnership Meeting. This key event brings together...

The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training Toolkit is Now Available in Italian!

We are excited to announce that DAFNE, the lead partner of the project, has translated the Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training...

The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism in Nature Areas Training Toolkit is now ONLINE!

As a nature guide or tourism operator, you now have access to a comprehensive resource to enhance your skills in delivering inclusive and accessible...

Project’s partners

dafne
Balkania
koan colsulting