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Sustainability Poetry Contest Sustainable Tourism for Development
Welcome to the UNESCO World Poetry Day Celebration
Reason for Celebration
World Poetry Day21 March
"Every poem is unique but each reflects the universal in human experience, the aspiration for creativity that crosses all boundaries and borders, of time as well as space, in the constant affirmation of humanity as a single family."
- Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO
Sustainable Tourism
• low impact on the environment and local culture
• helping to generate future employment for local people
• full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts
Advancing sustainable consumption and production in the tourism sector
Tulou, China: tourism when you live
Amazanga, Ecuador
NIAGARA ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE RESERVE
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BALL’S FALLS CONSERVATION AREALincoln, Ontario
Situated in Twenty Valley on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, Ball’s Falls has natural as well as historical and cultural significance. Visitors can view the Twenty Mile Creek flowing over both upper and lower falls, as well as the 19th century settlement heritage that has been maintained, including the original Ball Family home, an operating flour mill, black smith shop, lime kiln, and a church.
Submitted By: ESRC, Brock University Email: [email protected] Photo credit: Samantha Morris: [email protected]
NIAGARA ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE RESERVE
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NIAGARA GLEN/GORGENiagara Falls, Ontario
Hiking down into the Niagara Gorge you can see where the Niagara River has carved out the walls of the gorge as the Niagara Falls receded. The Niagara Glen is a designated nature reserve within the Gorge and is part of the Carolinian Forest. Take the trails through the glen to explore the forest and the many boulders throughout.
Submitted By: ESRC, Brock University Email: [email protected] Photo credit: Samantha Morris: [email protected]
NIAGARA ESCARPMENT BIOSPHERE RESERVE
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LAURA SECORD TRAIL / BRUCE TRAILQueenston, Ontario
During the War of 1812, Laura Secord walked 32 km from the homestead in Queenston to DeCew House in Thorold to warn British forces of an American Attack. This historic trail forms part of the Bruce Trail.
Submitted By: ESRC, Brock University Email: [email protected] Photo credit: Samantha Morris: [email protected]
Congratulations!Winner - English
Take a deep breath !
By: Kostyn Vaughan Petrunick !
Category: College/University Student (French)
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Congratulations!Winner - French
Pensez avant de voyager
By: Natalie Leblanc !
Category: College/University Student (French)
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Congratulations!Honourable mention - French
Touriste !
By: Stacey Lynn Duncan !
Category: College/University Student (French)
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Congratulations!Honourable mention - French
Tourisme durable pour le développement
!By: Wilfrid Junior Desrosiers
!Category: College/University Student (French)
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Voyage sur place Landfill with Marginalia
Catherine Parayre / Adam Dickinson
Brock University
Thank you to our Judges
Gregory Betts
Adam Dickinson
Neta Gordon
Nigel Lezama
Catherine Parayre
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Thank you to our Sponsors
Niagara Parks Commission
Mahtay Café & Lounge
UNESCO Chair in Community Sustainability
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Thank you for celebrating UNESCO Poetry Day with us!
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