To encourage nature-friendly behavior of visitors and to create consciousness of locals about ecosystems and the region’s common history, multiple measures were taken to foster TB cooperation in the sustainable tourism sector: 1) Wooden tourism infrastructure (walkway, viewing hut, tower) was set up, allowing visitors to experience nature without disturbing habitats. 2) Walking and cycling routes, which benefit from and emphasize the common cultural and natural history, were expanded and matching bilingual maps were published. 3) Training of TB nature and culture guides ensured valuable TB guided tours for every audience on various topics. 4) To foster common projects and to improve coordination of local tourism, workshops for local tourism stakeholders were organized. These measures resulted in combined tour offers that attract visitors, give an understanding of the regional history and modern ecosystems and landscapes, and benefit local businesses. 5) Finally, outcomes of a better coordination of TB public relations included a common logo, travelling exhibitions, a bilingual homepage and informative signs along the trails to elevate the visibility of the TB National Park Region.

The project included TB nature and landscape management measures to improve habitats and the biotope network. TB management measures included: > Support of heathland and myrtle bogs development, which included removal of emergent alders, pines, spruces and birches, along with removal of shrubs along streams. To better connect people and nature, interested locals helped park staff to free the dunes from pines and black cherry to allow the heathland to develop. > Management of habitat for reptiles and amphibians (e.g. adder [Vipera berus], sand lizard [Lacerta agilis], northern crested newt [Triturus cristatus], common spadefoot [Pelobates fuscus],) by connecting and enlarging biotopes (via mowing ferns, cutting small sods, removing lumber and copes) and restoration of aquatic breeding sites (habitat of crested newt [Triturus cristatus]). > Part of the project was the implementation of the water management plan of the National Park de Meinweg: >35 ponds and temporary water bodies were renaturalized and/or restored.

In the scope of the project, a TB working group for nature conservation was established for the first time. Members are representatives of private and governmental nature conservation groups who coordinated the preparation and implementation of measures for landscape and nature protection across the border. This working group has also coordinated and further developed the expanded recreational zonation for the national park region. An improved cooperation resulted in more effective and better coordinated conservation measures and the realization of biotope connectivity among Natura 2000 sites. Workshops on cooperation regarding maintenance and development of the Dutch-German Meinweg region also took place. The participants (representatives of forest organizations, forestry authorities and nature conservation organizations) discussed possible strategies for short- or long-term conservation of natural processes (on at least 50% of the area) and developed a concept for the use of the TB natural region. Experts gave information about forestry management options for both sides of the border.

Education, information and outreach programs help to enhance public support and participation of local communities in invasive lionfish control programs.

The development of the capacity of fisherfolk to manage their organization, through training activities in leadership, business, communications, advocacy and representation is important in contributing to strong fisherfolk organisations and appropriate representation and participation in fisheries governance. This capacity development is based on identified needs, focused on priority areas and conducted in collaboration with appropriate partners.

To promote sustainable fishing, it is necessary to create partnerships that promote behavior change, even if they are at opposite ends of the market. A partnership of fishermen and buyers brings mutual benefits such as better prices and higher quality products. This incentivises fishermen to respect catch limits and no-take zones.

ICT allows for communications channels, such as cellular phone and internet services, to facilitate collective planning and fisherfolk meetings. These are relevant and effective in situations where participants are from different areas and countries, and where opportunities for face to face meetings are limited. The Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) uses phone features such as calls and text to communicate as well as email, VOIP services and website.

Fisherfolk organisations are initiated and developed from collaborative efforts of fishers, existing fisherfolk organisations, academia, NGOs, donors and fisheries management entities. These fisherfolk organisations facilitate participatory representation of fisherfolk in fisheries governance and management by bringing fishers concerns, interests, knowledge and experience into the management considerations. Being linked at national, regional and global levels allow for these organisations to effectively participate in fisheries governance, facilitates communications, capacity building and representation.

An alliance between General Community Council Los Riscales, MarViva Foundation and Laboratorio Accionar Foundation allowed the establishment of the Collective Communication. The aim of the Collective is to transform social practices, strengthen local governance processes and to build participatory scenarios of political advocacy. Through announcements in the communities, a group of "monitors" responsible for performing the communication tasks was chosen. In the process of transfer of community communication techniques and capacity building for young people, it was crucial to facilitate self-teaching attitude and the ability to generate own projects and content. The Collective was also provided with basic equipment, such as inexpensive cameras for video photography, audio recorders and computers. Through mobile laboratories in community radio and video communication, the Collective was trained in content development and equipment handling techniques. Each community chose the topics they wanted to work with, according to the interests and priorities in each community. The members of the Collective have had, since then, the possibility to practice, explore and produce autonomously their own content.

Scientific baseline data of species behavior and environmental impact is used to design appropriate tools for control. The use of these tools is continuously monitored, enabling their assessment and adjustment in an adaptive management process.