Applicant: Society for the Protection and Sustenance of Animals

Project Partner: Buldan District Governorate, Buldan Municipality

By means of the project, it is aimed to reveal the tourism potential of Lake Yayla, which is wonder of nature situated at an elevation of 1,150 meters located in Buldan District of Denizli. Some studies were performed for the recognition of Lake Yayla, which draws attention to the bird species, rich biodiversity and ecotourism potentials of Lake Yayla of Buldan. Bird inventory was prepared for Lake Yayla and its surroundings and it was determined that the lake hosted 163 species of birds. An alternate hiking route from Buldan to Lake Yayla was created and presented to the use of nature lovers. Through the trainings given to local women, the birds of Lake Yayla began to be woven on Buldan textile which is an 8000-year tradition. There have been attempts to raise public awareness of Lake Yayla among the local community and visitors, to protect biodiversity and to revitalize the ecotourism potential of the region. With the project, sustainable tourism in the region was revitalized and a contribution was made to the local economy.

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SDG1: NO POVERTY

Support the development of tourism products and services tailored for local people with lower income. Recruit, train and employ local community, including those living in poverty, and integrate them in the tourism value chain. Partnership with civil society networks to provide education and entrepreneurial skills training (e.g. tour guides, local...

SDG 8: DECENT WORK

Engage communities to participate in tourism value chains for goods and services. Foster entrepreneurial culture, investing in or mentoring young entrepreneurs and encouraging tourism related start-ups. Invest in tourism development for job creation and economic development. Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation,...

SDG 10: REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Recruit, train and employ local community, including those living in poverty, and integrate them in your value chain. Partnership with civil society networks to provide education and entrepreneurial skills training.

SDG 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage

SDG 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

Promote the development of innovative business models Enable sustainable consumption by developing innovative solutions to reduce energy need in usage and educate consumers about these benefits. Encourage minimizing manufacturing impacts by substituting virgin raw materials in products with post-consumer materials through recycling and upcycling. Reduce significantly waste and ensure that...

SDG 14: LIFE BELOW WATER

Prevent waste mismanagement or littering that could pollute the lake environment. Raise consumer awareness on effective ways to properly dispose of their waste to discourage littering and promote responsible behaviour.

SDG 15: LIFE ON LAND

Measure, manage and mitigate impacts on ecosystems and natural resources. Create awareness of visitors on proper behaviours when visiting forests or natural areas, including interaction with local cultures.

SDG 17: PARTNERSHIP FOR THE GOALS

Enhance the partnership for sustainable development, complemented by multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources. Encourage effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships on resourcing strategies of partnerships. Promote the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism