Study goals
Analyze how the transnational borders between Argentina–Brazil–Paraguay and Portugal–Spain structure the governance of sustainable tourist territories, in light of the Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs and the Five Ps of the 2030 Agenda: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships.
Relevance / originality
This research is justified by the need to deepen the understanding of governance mechanisms in border tourist territories, a field still little explored in the international literature, especially from a comparative perspective between different geopolitical contexts.
Methodology / approach
This research adopts a qualitative and exploratory approach, focusing on analyzing territorial experiences related to sustainable tourism in transnational border contexts. The comparative method used aimed to identify similarities, differences, and patterns of territorial governance.
Main results
The results indicate that, while the Iberian border presents consolidated models of cross-border cooperation and integrated sustainability policies, with emphasis on Eurocities and INTERREG programs, the South American Triple Frontier reveals institutional weaknesses and low articulation between institutions.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Sustainable tourism governance in border territories depends on the capacity for multilevel coordination, institutional continuity, and social participation. Borders can become convergence zones for innovation and sustainable development.
Social / management contributions
The research contributes to the debate on sustainability and regional integration, proposing an analytical framework applicable to border contexts and offering support for public policies that promote cooperation and responsible tourism development.