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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: mmacneil2@brocku.ca Photo credit: Samantha Morris: smorris3@brocku.ca

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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: mmacneil2@brocku.ca Photo credit: Samantha Morris: smorris3@brocku.ca

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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: mmacneil2@brocku.ca Photo credit: Samantha Morris: smorris3@brocku.ca

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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