EriceiraWSR+10

Background Sports tourism have been consistently growing for the past decade, raising opportunities and threats around the globe. This threats are often felt in natural heritage and local communities. Paradoxically, it also creates opportunities for heritage preservation, social cohesion and innovation. Hence, the analysis, planning, execution and monitoring of knowledgeable and sustainable sport development strategies are critical. Surfing is a Nature sport that shall drive sustainability. Objectives EriceiraWSR+10 aims to promote healthy and sustainable communities through surfing and outdoor activities, by SO1) Understanding the impact of surfing in Ericeira; SO2) Promoting awareness regarding the need for sustainable sport communities; and SO3) Developing a sustainable surfing community of practice. It is designed to align with Experts position statements, International and European Union recommendations and Research-based evidences. Implementation EriceiraWSR+10 was apportioned in 12 months length by using the surfing as a vehicle for a sustainable approach of sports practicing and environmental awareness by green waves promotion: Environment awareness brings Education, education brings Knowledge, knowledge brings Strategy. A Surfing&Sustainability toolkit was developed to support an learning course.The main Event was the household for surfing practice (including for the disadvantaged/disabled ones), environmental awareness, workshops. Achievements SO1- The study was accomplished. Guidelines and recommendations for new an established World Surfing Reserves and Cities are available. SO2 - Full cycle of Conferences regarding several knowledge areas around the World Surfing Reserve took place from June to December 2021: Territory, Economy, Tourism, Sport&Physical Activity, Sustainability. High level speakers have participated.SO3 - Actions on the main event week got the community involved and raised awareness for the needed change.