When preparing this series of books about Emerging Trends - Sustainability, a number of opportunities for discussion were considered but two countries visited in 2019 provided a number of examples for review, being the countries of Albania and Nth Macedonia which are part of the group known as the "Balkans". They are relatively small countries but are rich in heritage with one of it's best known warriors being "Alexander the Great". Over the centuries, many empires have occupied or influences these cultures and heritage, but today this area is emerging as their own personalities. Nestled within "Eastern Europe", these countries are rich with natural beauty and provided examples of not only current sustainability but also links back over the centuries. Here sustainability has been influenced by the ancient past but is still an important ingredient in the present and the future. The countries are a mix of traditional rural, undiscovered natural vistas and emerging commercial / industrial. Like many other places, they are affected by both local and global trends, particularly in regard to environment, economics and heritage / culture. Many areas within both countries are registered with UNESCO and therefore planning and preservation are essential. It is hoped that this book may provide a greater awareness of the area with growing number of tourists discovering the enjoyment of the natural beauty and the peace and harmony
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