Maria Giuseppina Lucia, Francesca Silvia Rota1 Abstract Environmental studies show that forests support biodiversity, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. Furthermore, regional and territorial studies have demonstrated that periurban forests contribute to local economic growth and residents’ well-being and identity. Given these premises, the paper analyses how the touristic exploitation of forests and other wooded…

Giorgia Iovino* Abstract: The paper deals with culturally based development strategies and practices, using Naples as a case study. The city has been affected in recent years by intense and rapid processes of touristification that have generated many negative externalities. At the same time new and interesting community-driven practices were launched in some disadvantaged urban…

Stefania Cerutti Paola Menzardi, Elisa Bacchetta Abstract The contribution aims at proposing a reflection on the growing recognition of natural areas as contexts capable of new approaches of living, reconnected with nature and its rhythms, experiencing wellbeing, health and sustainability practices that can result in new tourism and local development possibilities. An interesting framework that…

Viviana D’Aponte   Abstract In the set of transformations that, over the past two decades, have affected tourism demand, an aspect of paramount importance involves its “experiential” nature, which is increasingly determining the choice of tourism type and destination. This trend translates into significant growth in certain types of tourism, first and foremost those focused…

Federico Cuomo Abstract Small and medium-sized enterprises play a primary role in the Italian and European economic system, as witnessed by their numbers and employment levels. This type of enterprise can become a driving force for innovation in a mutual exchange with the territory of which it is a part, helping to shape its economy….

Matteo Ponziani Abstract Abstract: The aviation sector is a very important industry from economic and social points of view. But the aviation industry significantly contributes to anthropogenic climate changes. In 2008, the aviation industry agreed a global, sector-wide climate action framework. This framework is based on a set of three global goals: short, medium and…