Albania is facing high levels of air pollution, mainly due to extensive use of cars. This is compounded by an aging fleet of vehicles and poor fuel quality. Among the solutions is the development of cycling in urban areas. The city of Shkodër can be cited as an example, with 30% of its residents having adopted this mode of transportation. This ranks Shkodër among the top five cities in Europe in terms of user/resident ratio. In Rome, even though they use bicycles, the influx of tourists saturates all public facilities. This includes transportation and waste management, with repercussions on the area and residents. An association is trying to promote eco-responsible tourism.
Environmental pollution poses a major challenge for the city of Shkodër, facing high levels of air pollution and significant traffic congestion. At the same time, this Albanian city strongly aims to develop green tourism and improve the quality of life for its residents. These factors make it imperative to search for sustainable transport solutions. Indeed, the bicycle emerges as an ideal solution for this city. By promoting its use, Shkodër aims to combat pollution, reduce traffic, and promote a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle for all.
Rome is one of the nine cities threatened by overtourism in the world, according to the Destination 2030 study by the World Travel & Tourism Council. The goal of Roma Slow Tour is precisely to promote gentler forms of tourism and a more responsible way of traveling. Rushing through visits to museums and classical art exhibitions, taking tours in botticelle, the tourist carriages pulled by horses in Rome... This model of frenetic tourism "bite and run" is opposed by the vision of a slower tourism that values local communities.
The residents of Shkodër pedal towards a greener future
Slow tourism will save our cities