Ecostack Innovations's repository for SELINAs Demonstration Project (DP). Ecostack Innovations: https://www.ecostackinnovations.com/
This project is about developing a more comprehensive understanding of nature-based tourism in Malta, and how the enjoyment of nature and nature-based recreation provide a wide range of benefits for individuals and communities. Therefore, this research assesses and maps sites and experiences associated with high natural capital value and associated with landscapes of unique social-ecological value.
The identification of nature-based places and experiences chosen by tourists is being carried out by using social media. The research technique begins with the collection of Twitter data via the Twitter API for Academic Research Access to get historical data.
Through the analysis carried out in this project, we will create an interactive map with places and experiences for nature-based tourism.
We have made use of the Academic Research access which includes the access to all Twitter API V2 endpoints, enhanced features and a higher monthly Tweet cap. For more information visit: https://developer.twitter.com/en/products/twitter-api/academic-research
SELINA will provide guidance for evidence-based decision-making that supports the protection, restoration, and sustainable use of our environment. Through a collaboration of experts from 50 partner organisations from all 27 EU member states, Norway, Switzerland, Israel, and the United Kingdom, SELINA will set new standards for international cooperation to promote Ecosystem Services (ES) and Biodiversity (BD) conservation and enhance Ecosystem Conditions (EC).
Providing robust practical information and recommendations to stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, SELINA will pave the way towards the transformative societal change required to achieve the ambitious goals of the European Biodiversity Strategy 2030 and the Green Deal.
SELINA: https://project-selina.eu/