Our Services

Eco-Tourism & Sustainable Development

Providing expert advisory, technical, and creative services to help regions identify, conserve, and promote their geological and cultural assets.

Preserving Heritage, Promoting Sustainable Regional Growth

Encode provides expert advisory and technical services focused on leveraging natural and cultural assets for sustainable economic development. We specialize in creating strategies for eco-tourism, geo-tourism, and heritage preservation, particularly aligned with UNESCO standards. Our work helps regions identify, conserve, and promote their unique geological and cultural heritage, ensuring that tourism benefits local communities while protecting the environment for future generations.
From Geopark Strategy to Community Engagement
We offer a unique blend of technical, creative, and strategic services for heritage and tourism development:
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Geopark & Heritage Advisory: Strategic consulting for geopark establishment, site enhancement, and UNESCO accreditation.

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Technical & Digital Solutions: Preparation of geopark dossiers, geosite mapping, and digital tools for education and promotion.

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Training & Capacity Building: Courses for geopark managers, guides, and heritage professionals.

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Community & Cultural Engagement: Integrating heritage projects into local value chains and developing inclusive cultural programs.

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Interpretive & Promotional Planning: Designing visitor trails, exhibitions, and marketing campaigns for sustainable tourism development.

What is a UNESCO Global Geopark?

It is a unified geographical area where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development.

How do you involve local communities in tourism?

We focus on developing local value chains, training local guides, and ensuring that revenue generated from tourism directly benefits the residents and local businesses.

Does this service cover only geological sites?

No, it covers geo-heritage (geological) as well as cultural heritage and biodiversity conservation within a sustainable development framework.

What is an Interpretive Plan?

It is a strategic document that outlines how to communicate the significance of a site to visitors through trails, signage, exhibits, and educational programs.