Title: What Motivates Private Landowners to Support Recrea tional Access? Exploring Collaborative Models for Trail De velopment in Rural Denmark – The Case of UNESCO Global Geopark South Fyn 

Presenter: Kewin Friis Kamelarczyk & Jan Avidsen 

Excerpt from abstract: Access to nature is increasingly recognized as a prerequisite for public health, outdoor recreation, sus tainable tourism, and human–nature connectedness. Recreational trails and route networks play a cen tral role in providing such access, particularly in rural landscapes where public infrastructure is limited. This study investigates what motivates private landowners to participate in col laborations that enable recreational trails and routes on private land, and how partnership models can be designed to support such engagement. The study addresses a central challenge within outdoor rec reation planning: how to balance increased public accessibility with private ownership interests, local livelihoods, and concerns related to management, liability, privacy, and land use. 

Title: United by Snow, Driven by Purpose: ZERO — A Pan-European Good Practice for Sustainability Education in Outdoor Sports 

Presenter: Niels Kaffenberger, Sebastian Hildebrandt, Dylan Vogel & Anna-Lena Herder 

Excerpt from abstract: Snow and mountains are not just the playgrounds for outdoor sports; they are also their lifeblood. With +2°C of global warming, 53% of European ski resorts are under threat of extinction; at +4°C, this figure rises to 98%. The World Snowboard Federation (WSF), Swiss-Ski, Protect Our Winters (POW), the DSHS Cologne, and national federations from multiple EU countries came together to work towards a shared conviction: Young riders have extraordinary potential as agents of climate action. However, this potential must be unlocked. The presentation focuses on this project and its results and conclusions. 

Title: Fossil-Free Sites and Destinations 

Presenter: Sofia Martin & Katarina Ryckenberg, Region Jämtland Härjedalen 

Excerpt from abstract: Tourism is vital for rural development in many parts of Jämtland Härjedalen in Sweden, but contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions through travels, transport systems and fossil-fueled work machinery. The project aims to support the development and competetiveness of local tourism destinations and small and medium-sized enterprises, focusing on transition to sustainable, fossil-free, and energy efficient operations and technologies. Main objectives include reducing CO2 emissions from transport and work machinery, enabling fossil-free mobility and improved access to infrastructure for charging and fossil free fuels. The project also integrates social sustainability perspectives such as safety, accessibility and inclusion to create an existentially sustainable destination for both residents and visitors. 

Title: Lowering Thresholds to Outdoor Life for Young People with Intellectual Disabilities 

Presenter: Helena Hehlke, Swedish Orienteering Association / Orinteringsförbundet 

Excerpt from abstract: The overall objective is to create a low-threshold, safe and motivating outdoor recreation concept that allows young people with intellectual disabilities to experience physical activity, navigation, nature and local outdoor environments on their own terms using orienteering. The project will adapt the existing Hittaut school challenge, develop gamification elements in the Hittaut app, and produce accessible educational and communication materials, including visual support, adapted maps, web content and digital marketing material. These resources will be designed both for the target group and for the adults and organisations supporting their participation. 

Title: Snow, Wind & Concrete: Lowering Barriers to Outdoor Sports Through Youth-Led Practice 

Presenter: Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK), Swedish Sailing Federation (Svenska Seglarförbundet), Fryshuset (non-profit youth organization empowering young people through culture, education and social projects), Swedish Ski Federation (Svenska Skidförbundet) 

Excerpt from abstract: Snow, Wind & Concrete is a national inclusion initiative that uses outdoor sports, physical activity and everyday environments to lower barriers to participation for young people aged 13–19 from socio-economically disadvantaged areas. The project is built on the principle “by youth, for youth”. A central objective is to create low-threshold entry points into outdoor sports where young people are not only participants, but actively shape, lead and develop activities. Through youth leadership, co-creation and real responsibility, the project aims to strengthen agency, belonging and long-term engagement in outdoor life. 

Title: The Routes Project, ENOS 

Presenter: Luis Monteiro, ENOS 

Excerpt from abstract: Routes stands for Responsible Overall Use of Trails through a framework for a European Standard. Officially launched in February 2026, the project marks the beginning of a collaborative journey to support a stronger, clearer and more responsible future for trails across Europe. Over the coming years, from 2026 to 2029, the project will focus on improving trail grading, management and information across outdoor sports and bring together partners from across Europe.