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Another aspect that can help regional development is tourism. Of course, some places are more attractive than others, e.g. thanks to their natural or historical background. However, in Gleisdorf, we saw that even a good idea is enough because a local hotel is successful thanks to an original beer-spa concept. Furthermore, a part of energy consumption is covered by renewable sources (solar energy).<ref> Erlebnishotel "Steirisch Ursprung" http://www.steirischursprung.at/index.php?id=107</ref> | Another aspect that can help regional development is tourism. Of course, some places are more attractive than others, e.g. thanks to their natural or historical background. However, in Gleisdorf, we saw that even a good idea is enough because a local hotel is successful thanks to an original beer-spa concept. Furthermore, a part of energy consumption is covered by renewable sources (solar energy).<ref> Erlebnishotel "Steirisch Ursprung" http://www.steirischursprung.at/index.php?id=107</ref> | ||
'''Gesäuse national park''' | '''Gesäuse national park''' | ||
We really appreciated the attitude of the Gesäuse natural park towards its visitors. They focus not only on preserving nature and scientific research, but also on informing people and educating children <ref> Experience the Working of Nature http://www.np-gesaeuse.at/download/aktuelle_folder/NP_Image08_GB_Web.pdf</ref> both in an interesting and amusing way. This could be a good inspiration for Czech protected areas. | We really appreciated the attitude of the Gesäuse natural park towards its visitors. They focus not only on preserving nature and scientific research, but also on informing people and educating children <ref> Experience the Working of Nature http://www.np-gesaeuse.at/download/aktuelle_folder/NP_Image08_GB_Web.pdf</ref> both in an interesting and amusing way. This could be a good inspiration for Czech protected areas. | ||
=== Development in mining and post-mining regions - comparison (focused on the economic and social situation) === | === Development in mining and post-mining regions - comparison (focused on the economic and social situation) === | ||
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'''Ore mountains''' | '''Ore mountains''' | ||
During the communist era, the region of Ore Mountains (located on the border between the north-west Bohemia nad Germany and consequently affected by an expel of German population after the WWII) was used like a source of brown coal with no care about environmental and social conditions. It led to the complex devastation of the place. This situation changed after the revolution and turn to democracy in 1989 (beginning of reclamation projects etc.) but there are still problems in the region, connected e. g. to a discussion about using coal supplies under inhabited areas. <ref>Ore mountains - social and economic conditions http://vcsewiki.czp.cuni.cz/wiki/Ore_mountains_-_social_and_economic_conditions</ref> | |||
=== Conclusions=== | === Conclusions=== | ||
We think it is possible to observe a tendency to support sustainable development in the Czech Republic also, but we still have a lot to learn and improve. People should be more informed about the "history" of the products and energy sources they use and it is important to include a sustainable development overview in more fields of study at universities. It is also important to consider factors like natural and social conditions or infrastructure because these create the bases for further development. Additionally, governemnt and public support, good ideas and a scientific approach are necessary to put these ideas into action. It is also important to avoid missusing the coming "ecological" trends by people who want only financial profit and lack any real interest and motivation. To sum up, sustainable development requires a comprehensive attitude and the cooperation of specialists from different areas as well as the public because everybody can make some – at least a little - contribution. | We think it is possible to observe a tendency to support sustainable development in the Czech Republic also, but we still have a lot to learn and improve. People should be more informed about the "history" of the products and energy sources they use and it is important to include a sustainable development overview in more fields of study at universities. It is also important to consider factors like natural and social conditions or infrastructure because these create the bases for further development. Additionally, governemnt and public support, good ideas and a scientific approach are necessary to put these ideas into action. It is also important to avoid missusing the coming "ecological" trends by people who want only financial profit and lack any real interest and motivation. To sum up, sustainable development requires a comprehensive attitude and the cooperation of specialists from different areas as well as the public because everybody can make some – at least a little - contribution. | ||
=== Sources === | === Sources === | ||
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