“We would like to raise the attention of those who want to invest in a sustainable way in a new building.” When it was decided to build the Centre’s wooden construction, it was not known the designers will go on over-sizing the wood boiler, and will not be taking into account an efficient thermal insulation.

Through the EEA Financial Mechanism, administered by the Romanian Ministry of Public Finance as National Focal Point, 40 projects developed by Romanian companies, organisations and institutions have been selected to receive grants. In parallel, under the Norwegian Cooperation Programme with Romania, administered by Innovation Norway, 29 projects developed as partnerships between Norwegian and Romanian entities are now benefiting from funding.

To strengthen the administration of norwaygrants, Innovation Norway establishes an alerting service

“Ecotourism in Ţara Dornelor - an instrument for sustainable development” is a project that started last year, in Ţara Dornelor, Suceava County.

 

The project aims to develop sustainable development in the mentioned area through activities that sustain responsible tourism with accent on ecotourism and use of renewable energy. The partners involved in the project are: the Speleological Foundation ”Club Speo Bucovina” (CSB), as applicant, Community Based Natural Resources Management Network (Norway) – CBNRMN - and the Ecotourism Association in Romania (EAR).  The beneficiaries of the project are the communities in Vatra Dornei, Dorna Arini, Saru Dornei, Panaci, Dorna Candrenilor and Poiana Stampei. These are part of the Ţara Dornelor micro-region and they are situated in the proximity of the Călimani National Park.