The Blue Flag is an international award established in 1987 in the European Year for the Environment and awarded annually in 73 countries, initially only in Europe, more recently also outside Europe. Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label for environmental quality certification of seaside resorts. In 2023, the City of Albisola Superiore was awarded the Blue Flag for the 18th consecutive year.
The FEE recognition not only rewards the quality of the sea and beaches, but also the services offered to citizens, tourists and students, and in general, the activity of the municipality in promoting sustainable development. The main objective of the program is to promote sustainable land management in seaside municipalities through a series of indications that put care and concern for the environment on the forefront of policy choices. For evaluation purposes, seawater quality is considered an imperative criterion: only those localities whose waters are found to be excellent are eligible to apply. Other criteria considered include: sewage treatment, waste management, regulation of vehicular traffic, safety and beach services.
The FEE recognition not only rewards the quality of the sea and beaches, but also the services offered to citizens, tourists and students, and in general, the activity of the municipality in promoting sustainable development. The main objective of the program is to promote sustainable land management in seaside municipalities through a series of indications that put care and concern for the environment on the forefront of policy choices. For evaluation purposes, seawater quality is considered an imperative criterion: only those localities whose waters are found to be excellent are eligible to apply. Other criteria considered include: sewage treatment, waste management, regulation of vehicular traffic, safety and beach services.
FEE, Foundation for Environmental Education founded in 1981, is an international nongovernmental, nonprofit organization based in Denmark. FEE acts globally through its own organizations and is present in more than 77 countries around the world (in Europe, North and South America, Africa, Asia and Oceania).
The main objective of FEE programs is the promotion of good environmental practices through multiple education, training and information activities for sustainability.
FEE international programs have the support and participation of two UN agencies: UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) and UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) with which FEE has signed a Global Partnership Protocol and is also recognized by UNESCO as a world leader in the field of environmental and sustainable development education. FEE Italia Onlus, established in 1987, manages the programs Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Learning about Forests and Green Key at the national level.
The main objective of FEE programs is the promotion of good environmental practices through multiple education, training and information activities for sustainability.
FEE international programs have the support and participation of two UN agencies: UNEP (United Nations Environment Program) and UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) with which FEE has signed a Global Partnership Protocol and is also recognized by UNESCO as a world leader in the field of environmental and sustainable development education. FEE Italia Onlus, established in 1987, manages the programs Blue Flag, Eco-Schools, Young Reporters for the Environment, Learning about Forests and Green Key at the national level.
