Nautisme Espace Atlantique Project (NEA2)

Good environmental practice makes good business sense

We’re supporting marine leisure businesses and clubs in Cornwall to become more sustainable, reduce costs and reap the rewards of
going green.

Local business support within a European project

The European-funded Nautisme Espace Atlantique Project (NEA2) aims to support the sustainable development of the marine leisure and watersports industry within Europe.

The Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project (CoaST) and Community Energy Plus are working with marine leisure businesses and clubs in Cornwall to promote sustainable maritime practices.

How the NEA2 Project can help you:
Whether you’re a surf school,scuba club or sail maker, you can access free advice and support to boost your green credentials.

No matter what stage you’ve reached on the path to sustainability, the NEA2 project can help you share expertise with other local marine businesses and take part in free training events.

Planned activity:
~ Recruiting, supporting and promoting‘Marine Environmental Champion Businesses’
~ Developing marine visitor charters - a marketing tool to help businesses promote their sustainability and help visitors to reduce their environmental impact
~ Promoting the BMF & RYA’s Green Blue Campaign
~ Helping businesses to assess their resilience to increases in energy prices
~ Organising beach cleans
~ Ensuring local awards reward environmental excellence in the marine leisure sector

Benefits for you and your customers:
~ Become more resource efficient and start saving on your utility bills
~ Promote your green credentials to attract new business
~ Help existing customers feel good about using your services
~ Access to resources such as The Green Blue's Marine Tool Kit

For more information about NEA2 see the CoaST website or contact info@coastproject.co.uk or 01872 562 057

Community Energy Plus is working on NEA2 in partnership with CoaST, Cornwall Marine Network, Cornwall Council and Cornwall Development Company.