Projects
On this page you will find information about the projects that have developed the transnational World heritage Site. Right now there is no on-going joint project for the High Coast and Kvarken Archipelago.
CVI - Climate Vulnerability Index for the World Heritage
In the project Climate Vulnerability in the World Heritage High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago, the effect of climate change on the World Heritage Site and its’ unique values were examined. The method used is CVI, Climate Vulnerability Index, and is specifically developed for World Heritage Sites. The project also investigated how the local society would be affected by the changes affecting the World Heritage Site. In the project the conclusion was that changes in temperature and precipitation trends and changes in the sea ice coverage were the climate factors with the greatest impact on the World heritage values, and that the ecological values are most vulnerable by climate change. In all, the climate vulnerability was assessed as medium. Read the report here.
Partners: County Administrative Board of Västernorrland, Metsähallitus Parks and Wildlife
Budget: 89 850 €
Main financier: Interreg Botnia-Atlantica
Project time: 08/2021-05/2022
Lystra - education and experiences in the World Heritage High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago
In the project Lystra – information and experiences in the World Heritage High Coast/Kvarken archipelago the aim was to further develop the World Heritage Site. The project produced an interpretation plan for the site, short movies and animations that explain the geology and show places to visit in the area. The geological values of the World Heritage Site were mapped and classified to make planning and permission easier. The webpage highcoastkvarken.org was created and the education material was updated.
The aim was to increase visitor numbers to the World Heritage Site, without endangering a sustainable development, increase the understanding of the World Heritage values and create a good basis of knowledge for the planning processes as well as for the nature tourism industry.
Partners: Metsähallitus Parks and Wildlife, Geological Survey of Finland, FGI, City of Vaasa, County Administrative Board of Västernorrland and Geological Survey of Sweden.
Budget: 1,38 million €
Main financier: Interreg Botnia-Atlantica
Other financiers: Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, World Heritage in Kvarken r.f. City of Vaasa, Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, County Administrative Board of Västernorrland, Kramfors Municipality, Örnsköldsvik Municipality.
Project time: 01/2018-12/2020
World Heritage in cooperation – World Heritage Ambassadors
In the project World Heritage in cooperation – World heritage Ambassadors the aim was to increase the knowledge and understanding of the joint World Heritage High Coast/Kvarken Archipelago. The target audiences were politicians, teachers, public officials, entrepreneurs and guides, as well as the residents in the World Heritage. The two themes of the project were The World Heritage in the society and The World Heritage in schools.
Partners: The Kvarken Council, County Administrative Board of Västernorrland, Metsähallitus Parks and Wildlife, Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, the municipalities of Kramfors, Örnsköldsvik, Korsnäs, Malax, Vörå and the city of Vaasa
Budget: 904 000 €
Main financier: Interreg Botnia-Atlantica
Project time: 02/2012–03/2014
World Heritage in cooperation - 63° North
The project World Heritage in cooperation – 63° North had two main themes: Education and spreading knowledge about the World Heritage values. In the project the joint transnational management was developed. Information packages were created and experience sharing opportunities between different groups were created. The project also produced educational material about the World Heritage.
Partners: The Kvarken Council, County Administrative Board of Västernorrland, Metsähallitus Parks and Wildlife, Regional Council of Ostrobothnia, Environment Centre of Western Finland, The Regional Council of Västernorrland, the municipalities Kramfors, Örnsköldsvik, Korsholm, Korsnäs, Malax and the city of Vaasa.
Budget: 870 000 €
Main financier: Interreg Botnia-Atlantica
Project time: 05/2008–08/2011