Pamir Trail: Trail Development on a Shoestring
Pamir Trail founder Jan Bakker shares tips and tricks on how to develop a long-distance hiking trail without external financial resources. He built an eco system of trail enthusiasts and found low-cost practical solutions to share and promote the trail to a targeted audience.
Jan Bakker, Founder, Pamir Trail
Accelerating a 4,800km Greenway through Community, Health, and Climate Action
How do long-distance trails move from vision to reality? This session explores how the East Coast Greenway is accelerating a 4,800 km network by integrating community engagement, public health, equity, and climate resilience.
Niles Barnes, Deputy Director, East Coast Greenway Alliance
Whakahou in Action: Regenerative Trail Infrastructure on Te Araroa
Te Araroa builds trail infrastructure without owning land, through partnerships with iwi, DOC, farmers and councils. This case study explores regenerative development, cultural connection, and unique multi-source funding that makes these projects possible.
Matthew Claridge, Chief Executive, Te Araroa Trust
