Sharing of knowledge from the region of Rila (where sustainable tourism is well-developed) to the region of Strumica, offers the innovative opportunity to transfer best practices and lessons learned regarding sustainable forms of tourism into Macedonian counterparts. Providing theoretical and practical training helps strengthening human resources in the Strumica region and development of eco-tourism based on the principles of sustainable development, particularly of rural areas where the most of the natural resources are. The trained staff will share knowledge on environment protection, sustainable utilization of natural resources and economic benefits to local people. Furthermore, the project ensures creating a network and establishing cooperation between various departments on both sides of the border through a solid basis for implementing further activities and regional plans for environment management.