communication
This is one of those things that, rather like teenage sex, everyone says they're doing; very few are; and of those that are, even fewer are doing it anything like well.Our mate Ed of Futerra would say the same of what people say they're doing about climate change. We rather agree.
Fortunately, despite our collective attempts to mash it up, pretty catastrophically, communication does in fact come naturally to us. We just have to learn as we go; and importantly, fend off the many efforts to actually stop us from communicating well, which pretty much boil down to the modern world measuring our success as a species by the size of our tv screens, how much stuff we can buy each year, and the number of "friends" we have on virtual social networks (the clue is in the "virtual" bit. (We kid you not. If you want to think about this a bit more with us, have a look at our Measuring section...).
And in actual fact, the stuff that's really important to us is those near us, and how well we connect, and communciate, with them. So. If you're struggling to say what you want, don't despair. It does actually come naturally to us. It's in, as it were, our DNA. And what we have here are tips, hints, cheat list, tools and a few guiding lights to help you communicate better what you want, with whom you want, when you need to. And when it comes to inspiring change, and encouraging people to be the best sort of visitor, business, supplier, colleague and business partner, it's all about making that connection. Only connect. Properly. He wasn't daft, that Forster chap.

The Psychology of Change: CoaSTie Event 2017
The CoaSTie event is back for 2017 - and this time we're digging into that wierd stuff between our ears to understand why ...
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7 Ways to Think Like a 21st Economist
Kate Raworth is a heart-singingly brilliant economist. And shows us how easy it is for us all to be one, too.
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the story of stuff: change the game!
Fantastic short film on things we do that just continue with the old game...or actually *change the rules of the whole damn thing*....
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what sort of change maker are you?
Annie Leonard (The Story of Stuff) has this super simple quiz to see what sort of change maker you are...
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refugee crisis
The refugee crisis is a human manifestation of all the wrongs that we are allowing to happen in the world. And it's happening on our watch.
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positive communication!
Do it. Then SAY you're doing it. Cos that's how you INSPIRE *others* to do it too! :)
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new visitengland sustainable tourism marketing toolkit
VisitEngland launches new sustainable tourism marketing tool.
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are champions good or bad for your business??
So - are Green Champions good or bad for your business? Talking point...
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no male invertebrate is in charge
Paul Hawkin points out something we have possibly radically underestimated. Reasons to be cheerful...
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we are the people we've been waiting for
Ed Gillespie tells it as it is. We Are The People We've Been Waiting For.
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carbon site visits
Intensive support to help WHS located businesses use the carbon calculator, and pass on their knowledge to others.
By marja

the power of ten
It's back. The CoaST annual party - noisy, exciting, and full of positive deviance. Booking form right here....crack on!
By manda

coast towel card
CoaST member towel card. Saves money, water, detergent, waste and, crucially, gives an easy way for visitors to participate in our efforts. And they work. Now in Cornwall, Devon and "anywhere" flavours!
By manda

Cornwall Green Doors
Bristol started this! But we love it - a rolling programme of CoaSTies who throw open their doors to share their smart green expertise....
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water framework what?
Water Framework? Directive? Wossat? It's a new bit of law. From the EU. And it'll help us clean up our waters....
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discovering the extraordinary
What's the best way to communicate our heritage? Books? Songs? Semaphore? Here's a few tips...
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utterly brilliant bus marketing
First we brought you the Piano Staircase. Then we brought you the World's Longest Drop. Now we bring you - The Cool Bus. Awesome. We LOVE this.:)
By marja

it's really, really good to talk...no, REALLY.
I bet you didn't realise how important talking was until you read this. It's a "duh" moment; and we all need them....
By manda

there's a would be greenie in us all...
It could be as easy as just helping someone feel they're one of the good guys...
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communicating climate change with businesses...
Great research programme on cliamte change data and how businesses react to it....
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my intellectual v*****
This is one of the most extraordinary guys I have seen on my screen. A head and heart - ful of "those si, se peude" moments.... (roughly translated as "yes, we can"....)
By manda
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the happy museum
The Happy Museum. Think about it...do we ever put those words together in our own minds?
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tamar valley: a place of many lives
Heritage and culture. They're both biggies. And little wonder. But remember they're a living concept; and that they're about people; and stories. Always. So think about how you might tell them...
By manda
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six top tips for getting your message across
Here are six super simple tips for getting that message across...
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great time + green message = change for good!
Bosinver Cottages are one of our Ambassador businesses...and they make it an Ambassadorial priority to be an Agent of Change...
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now, that's the way to do it
As well as complete case studies, we have examples of individual areas of good practice - an inspiration...
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heavy handed?
Not the way to do it. Breath-taking example of a destination sacrificing everything to the need to market itself...
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outstanding cornwall: national conference 2011
The National Association of Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty held its annual conference in Cornwall this week...
By manda
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Time to communicate with our communities?
New poll shows people might not be ringfencing their holiday..so should we be making sure we show them what's affordable, on their doorstep?
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marine art sonia
"We knew what the world looked like
before we knew what the whale looked like"
Philip Hoare
By marja

campsite campaign
We work closely with the Environment Agency to help campsites tackle a whole heap of issues.
By manda

it ain't what you do...
Communication is not actually about the what. It's in fact much more to do with the how.....
By manda

coast consultancy services
From dipping your little toe into the waters of sustainable tourism, to your first lengths, to full on open ocean breaststroke. We can help you with the kit, the swimming costume, and the training programme.
By manda

one planet tourism network
This is where you are right now. This is the centre of what we do; the pivot of all our activity.
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visitor gifting
An easy way to help our visitors make lots of tiny, and crucial, contributions to their favourite thing about their holiday...
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chefs' charter
We believe that good food, good company and happy times go hand in hand with really considerate use of the energy, water, waste and people that go into making them. We’re doing our bit – and then we’ll do even more!
By marja

draw me a picture
This can be tricky stuff to communicate, this sustainable, green, change-the-way-you-do-stuff, thing. So use good words; and really good pictures. People are sensory beings. And way less rational than you would ever believe...
By manda

giving the (green) finger
Futerra, our particularly splendid comms experts mates in London, inspired us to do this...
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coast visitor charter
The CoaST Visitor Charter (5 Ways to be the Best Sort of Visitor) is dead simple.
By manda

outstanding cornwall: how to share the inspiration!
Five simple tips for words and ways to tell the story and share the joy...
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outstanding cornwall: how to share the love...
Five easy action points to help you share the love of the AONB in all its outstandingness...
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outstanding cornwall: visitor charter
Bespoke CoaST Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Visitor Charter - use on your website, and in your printed material!
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outstanding cornwall: towel card
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Towel Card - available to all businesses in the AONB on request. With thanks to the Cornwall AONB Unit!