Best (?) Practices in Turkey – An Example:Best (?) Practices in Turkey Best (?) Practices in Turkey –– An Example:An Example:

THE “AKYAKA VISION”THETHE ““AKYAKA VISIONAKYAKA VISION””

A community based process

for a sustainable future

A community based process A community based process

for a sustainable futurefor a sustainable future

Heike Thol-Schmitz

Friends of Gökova-Akyaka/ NGO

HeikeHeike TholThol--SchmitzSchmitz

Friends of GFriends of Göökovakova--Akyaka/ NGOAkyaka/ NGO

AKYAKAAKYAKAAKYAKAPopulation = 2.500- 10.000Population = 2.500Population = 2.500-- 10.00010.000

*Biodiversity (SPA + IBA)

*Special architecture

*Tradition orientated population

*Biodiversity (SPA + IBA)*Biodiversity (SPA + IBA)

*Special architecture *Special architecture

*Tradition orientated population*Tradition orientated population

GÖKOVA SPA

Wetland/ Delta

GGÖÖKOVA SPAKOVA SPA

WetlandWetland/ Delta/ Delta SpeciallySpecially ProtectedProtectedAreaArea

1.1. DegreeDegree NatureNatureProtectionProtection SiteSite

ImportantImportant BirdBird AreaArea

BirdsBirds:: 192192 speciesspecies

** Red ListRed List speciesspecies = 40 = 40

** „„lostlost speciesspecies““ = 20 = 20 min.min.

** BreedingBreeding speciesspecies = 64= 64

* Resident* Resident speciesspecies = 69= 69

MammalsMammals:: 2929 speciesspecies

** endangeredendangered speciesspecies = 10 = 10

** „„lostlost speciesspecies““ = 2 = 2 min.min.

AmphibiansAmphibians// ReptilesReptiles:: 3333 speciesspecies

** endangeredendangered == mostmost

** „„lostlost speciesspecies““ = 2= 2 min.min.

OthersOthers::

** Salt and Salt and FreshFresh WaterWater FishFish

** InsectsInsects

** MediterraneanMediterranean MonksealsMonkseals

** SeaSea TurtlesTurtles:: CarettaCaretta carettacarettaChelonia mydasChelonia mydasDermochelysDermochelys coriaceacoriacea

History of the “VISION” (Exemplary Action for Turkey):History of the History of the ““VISIONVISION”” (Exemplary Action for Turkey):(Exemplary Action for Turkey):

Plans and Strategy (Idealistic):Plans and Strategy (Idealistic):Plans and Strategy (Idealistic):

Implementation (Realistic)Implementation (Realistic)Implementation (Realistic)

Results (Illusion and Disillusion)Results (Illusion and Disillusion)Results (Illusion and Disillusion)

FutureFutureFuture

Necessity = Loss of cultural and natural heritage

Aim = Community based sustainable tourism system with an

integrative effect on the whole basin/ region

Players = NGO / Municipality of Akyaka, Decision Makers and other

Stakeholders

Necessity = Necessity = Loss of cultural and natural heritageLoss of cultural and natural heritage

Aim = Aim = Community based sustainable tourism system with an Community based sustainable tourism system with an

integrative effect on the whole basin/ region integrative effect on the whole basin/ region

Players = Players = NGO / Municipality of Akyaka, Decision Makers and otherNGO / Municipality of Akyaka, Decision Makers and other

StakeholdersStakeholders

Ecological ProcessEconomical ProcessPolitical ProcessSocio- Cultural Process

Ecological ProcessEcological ProcessEconomical ProcessEconomical ProcessPolitical ProcessPolitical ProcessSocioSocio-- Cultural ProcessCultural Process

AgricultureAgriculture ++ConstructionConstruction

W asteW aste ++ConstructionConstruction

W asteW aste ++PoachingPoaching

W asteW aste,,PoachingPoaching,,ConstructionConstruction

W asteW aste,,PoachingPoaching,,ConstructionConstruction

TheThe State Departments and State Departments and organisationsorganisations thatthat shouldshould

implementimplement thethe concernedconcerned lawslaws

((APSAAPSA,, Prov.GovProv.Gov..,, Distr.GovDistr.Gov..,,LocalLocal AdminAdmin..,, NGONGO))

areare inin constantconstant conflictconflict withwithtraditionstraditions and bad and bad habitshabits ofof thethe

locallocal populationpopulation..

Wrong Incentives:*MOPAK/ Eucalyptus Planting*Contract Agriculture/ Lettuce-------------------------------------Traditional TourismExchange Law-------------------------------------Extern Factors:*Thermal Power Plants*Unification of Ministries

(Tourism+Culture,Environment+Forestry)

WrongWrong IncentivesIncentives::*MOPAK/*MOPAK/ EucalyptusEucalyptus PlantingPlanting**ContractContract AgricultureAgriculture// LettuceLettuce--------------------------------------------------------------------------TraditionalTraditional TTourismourismExchangeExchange LawLaw--------------------------------------------------------------------------ExternExtern FactorsFactors::*T*Thhermermal Power al Power PlantsPlants**UnificationUnification ofof MinistriesMinistries

((Tourism+CultureTourism+Culture,,Environment+ForestryEnvironment+Forestry))

Necessity:

Protection – Use Conflict!

NecessityNecessity::

ProtectionProtection –– UseUse ConflictConflict!!

People earn less money!!!People earn less money!!!

Plans and Strategies (Idealistic):Plans and Strategies (Idealistic):Plans and Strategies (Idealistic):2004

The communal election changes the political platform

“Environmental friendly” local administration is elected

Public Participation and Consultancy is required

New connections and cooperation ideas are born

Tourism and Development should be transformed

NGO and Municipality are planning this transformation together

Plans for action are drawn AND followed

Social gaps are closing

Participatory processes in every detail

20042004

The communal election changes the political platform The communal election changes the political platform

““Environmental friendlyEnvironmental friendly”” local administration is electedlocal administration is elected

Public Participation and Consultancy is requiredPublic Participation and Consultancy is required

New connections and cooperation ideas are bornNew connections and cooperation ideas are born

Tourism and Development should be transformed Tourism and Development should be transformed

NGO and Municipality are planning this transformation togetherNGO and Municipality are planning this transformation together

Plans for action are drawn AND followed Plans for action are drawn AND followed

Social gaps are closingSocial gaps are closing

Participatory processes in every detailParticipatory processes in every detail

Implementation (Realistic): Implementation (Realistic): Implementation (Realistic): 1- Constant exchange between Municipality and NGO (2004)

2- Round Table Discussion with the Province Decision Makers

=Governor and Administrative Directories (3rd October 2004)

3- 2 days Vision Workshop with representatives of the private sector and all

cooperatives (4/5th November 2004)

11-- Constant exchange between Municipality and NGO (2004)Constant exchange between Municipality and NGO (2004)

22-- Round Table Discussion with the Province Decision Makers Round Table Discussion with the Province Decision Makers

=Governor and Administrative Directories (3rd October 2004) =Governor and Administrative Directories (3rd October 2004)

33-- 2 days Vision Workshop with representatives of the private sect2 days Vision Workshop with representatives of the private sector and allor and all

cooperatives (4/5th November 2004)cooperatives (4/5th November 2004)

THE AKYAKA VISION:THE AKYAKA VISION:THE AKYAKA VISION:

We see an Akyaka that hasprotected its natural and architectural structure,perfected its infrastructure,leads a vivid social and cultural life,unites communal values and-shares this fortune all year round with its visitors.

Mission:

To agree on contemporary and participatory methods to evaluate any approach that can have an impact on natural diversity

To protect the nature in the area between the two rivers by planning further building on the slopes of the hills, using the typical architectural style of the town

To cooperate with all involved groups to overcome problems that may eventual arise in the future

We see an Akyaka that hasWe see an Akyaka that hasprotected its natural and architectural structure,protected its natural and architectural structure,perfected its infrastructure,perfected its infrastructure,leads a vivid social and cultural life,leads a vivid social and cultural life,unites communal values andunites communal values and--shares this fortune all year round with its visitors.shares this fortune all year round with its visitors.

Mission:Mission:

To agree on contemporary and participatory methods to evaluate aTo agree on contemporary and participatory methods to evaluate any approach that ny approach that can have an impact on natural diversitycan have an impact on natural diversity

To protect the nature in the area between the two rivers by planTo protect the nature in the area between the two rivers by planning furtherning furtherbuilding on the slopes of the hills, using the typical architectbuilding on the slopes of the hills, using the typical architectural style of the townural style of the town

To cooperate with all involved groups to overcome problems thatTo cooperate with all involved groups to overcome problems that may eventual may eventual arise in the futurearise in the future

Tools:

Perfection of infrastructure as streets, canalisation, waste water treatment,waste collection and systems, subterranean cable systems and park areas with contemporary standards and methods.

Social capacity building to enhance public abilities and to enrich social and cultural life without destroying the local character and to offer places where all people can meet to follow this aim.

A tourism strategy that makes Akyaka to a trademarkand is valid all year round.

Offering regional organic products to local inhabitants and visitors.

Tools:Tools:

Perfection of infrastructure as streets, canalisation, waste watPerfection of infrastructure as streets, canalisation, waste water treatment,er treatment,waste collection and systems, subterranean cable systems and parwaste collection and systems, subterranean cable systems and park areas with k areas with contemporary standards and methods.contemporary standards and methods.

Social capacity building to enhance public abilities and to enriSocial capacity building to enhance public abilities and to enrich social and cultural ch social and cultural life without destroying the life without destroying the local character and to offer local character and to offer places where all people can places where all people can meet to follow this aim.meet to follow this aim.

A tourism strategy that A tourism strategy that makes Akyaka to a trademarkmakes Akyaka to a trademarkand is valid all year round.and is valid all year round.

Offering regional organic Offering regional organic products to local inhabitants products to local inhabitants and visitors.and visitors.

4- Separate strategic meetings of the Municipality and the NGO (December 2004)

5- NGO Vision Workshop (6th January 2005)

44-- Separate strategic meetings of the Municipality and the NGO Separate strategic meetings of the Municipality and the NGO (December 2004)(December 2004)

55-- NGO Vision Workshop (6th January 2005)NGO Vision Workshop (6th January 2005)

G.A.S. – Der VISIONG.A.S.G.A.S. –– DerDer VISIONVISION

In an Akyaka that hasprotected its natural and architectural structure,perfected its infrastructure,leads a vivid social and cultural life,unites communal values and-shares this richness all year round with its visitors…

our NGOhas gained expertise in the protection of natural and cultural heritages,operates from its own properties,has united with the people by furthering public participation in social, cultural and educational events,is open to interaction,has constituted an alternative regional life style through its environmental knowledge,has become an organisation of global format through strong and intensivecommunication skills.

In an Akyaka that hasIn an Akyaka that hasprotected its natural and architectural structure,protected its natural and architectural structure,perfected its infrastructure,perfected its infrastructure,leads a vivid social and cultural life,leads a vivid social and cultural life,unites communal values andunites communal values and--shares this richness all year round with its visitorsshares this richness all year round with its visitors……

our NGOour NGOhas gained expertise in the protection of natural and cultural hhas gained expertise in the protection of natural and cultural heritages,eritages,operates from its own properties,operates from its own properties,has united with the people by furthering public participation inhas united with the people by furthering public participation in social, cultural social, cultural and educationaland educational events,events,is open to interaction,is open to interaction,has constituted an alternative regional life style through its ehas constituted an alternative regional life style through its environmentalnvironmentalknowledge,knowledge,has become an organisation of global format through strong and ihas become an organisation of global format through strong and intensiventensivecommunication skills.communication skills.

Mission:

The Society of the Friends of Gökova-Akyaka works towards an auto-protection mechanism of the region in cooperation with the people of the basin, using its own organisational structure for regional activities;

*by organising educational activities to further people’s sensitivity towardsnature and environment

*by cooperating with the people of the region to sustain the society’s activities

*by taking a lead role through scientific work, especially concerning nature protection

*by doing research and consultation and sharing the results

*by cooperating on national and international level

*by networking on national and international level to keep its work updated

*by producing and coordinating projects for a sustainable and nature protecting development

Mission:Mission:

The Society of the Friends of GThe Society of the Friends of Göökovakova--Akyaka works towards an autoAkyaka works towards an auto--protectionprotectionmechanism of the region in cooperation with the people of the bamechanism of the region in cooperation with the people of the basin, using its own sin, using its own organisational structure for regional activities;organisational structure for regional activities;

*by organising educational activities to further people*by organising educational activities to further people’’s sensitivity towards s sensitivity towards nature and environmentnature and environment

*by cooperating with the people of the region to sustain the soc*by cooperating with the people of the region to sustain the societyiety’’s activitiess activities

*by taking a lead role through scientific work, especially conce*by taking a lead role through scientific work, especially concerning nature rning nature protectionprotection

*by doing research and consultation and sharing the results*by doing research and consultation and sharing the results

*by cooperating on national and international level*by cooperating on national and international level

*by networking on national and international level to keep its w*by networking on national and international level to keep its work updated ork updated

*by producing and coordinating projects for a sustainable and na*by producing and coordinating projects for a sustainable and nature protecting ture protecting developmentdevelopment

Additional / Parallel:-Change of institutional structure of NGO (work groups, branching etc)Additional / Parallel:Additional / Parallel:--Change of institutional structure of NGO (work groups, branchingChange of institutional structure of NGO (work groups, branching etc)etc)

TheThe „„FriendsFriends ofof GGöökovakova--AkyakaAkyaka““

((G.A.S.G.A.S.--DerDer))

LocalLocal::

**WetlandWetland Protection+BirdProtection+Bird WorkWork

**OrganicOrganic FarmingFarming

**ResponsibleResponsible TourismTourism

Regional:Regional:

**WetlandWetland MonitoringMonitoring,, ProtectionProtection,,

BirdBird WorkWork

**ConsultancyConsultancy

National:National:

BirdBird WorkWork

FishotterFishotter WorkWork

NetworkingNetworking

International:International:

ConsultancyConsultancy

NetworkingNetworking

BirdBird BranchBranch::

NetworkingNetworking

MonitoringMonitoring

RehabilitationRehabilitation

MWCMWC‘‘ss

AtlasAtlas

StrayStray AnimalAnimal BranchBranch::

NetworkingNetworking

MonitoringMonitoring

RehabilitationRehabilitation

Neuter+ReturnNeuter+Return

WomenWomen BranchBranch::

SocialSocial EventsEvents

SupportSupport

ArtArt BranchBranch::

ExhibitionsExhibitions

SupportSupportSpring 2005Spring 2005

6- Public meetings to address diverse subjects and promote THE VISIONorganized by the Municipality and the NGO (from January 2005 on)

Additional:

-Capacity building programs for Municipality-Public participation programs (NGO and Municipality)

66-- Public meetings to address diverse subjects and promote THE VISPublic meetings to address diverse subjects and promote THE VISIONIONorganized by the Municipality and the NGO (from January 2005organized by the Municipality and the NGO (from January 2005 on)on)

Additional:Additional:

--Capacity building programs for MunicipalityCapacity building programs for Municipality--Public participation programs (NGO and Municipality)Public participation programs (NGO and Municipality)

Results (Illusion and Disillusion) :Results (Illusion and Disillusion)Results (Illusion and Disillusion) ::*Wrong Promotion

*Wrong Target Groups

*Wrong Incentives

*Wrong Measures

*Unfeasible Numbers of Visitors

*Insufficient Infrastructure

*Degradation of Habitats

*Destruction of Nature

*Loss of Pride

*Loss of Motivation

*Loss of Credibility

*Loss of Good Will

*Wrong Promotion*Wrong Promotion

*Wrong Target Groups*Wrong Target Groups

*Wrong Incentives*Wrong Incentives

*Wrong Measures*Wrong Measures

*Unfeasible Numbers of Visitors*Unfeasible Numbers of Visitors

*Insufficient Infrastructure*Insufficient Infrastructure

*Degradation of Habitats*Degradation of Habitats

*Destruction of Nature*Destruction of Nature

*Loss of Pride*Loss of Pride

*Loss of Motivation*Loss of Motivation

*Loss of Credibility*Loss of Credibility

*Loss of Good Will*Loss of Good Will

200620062006

FutureFutureFuture

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First they ignore you,then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

FirstFirst theythey ignoreignore youyou,,thenthen theythey laughlaugh atat youyou,,thenthen theythey fightfight youyou,,thenthen youyou winwin..

Mahatma GandhiMahatma GandhiMahatma Gandhi

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!THANK YOU VERY MUCH!THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

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