Schools and partnerships

Strong partnerships: A milestone in the development of our unique model region are the 20 biosphere reserve schools and partner schools in and around the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve.

The pupils are taught the connections between man and nature by using specially developed teaching materials that are tailored to the curriculum. The biosphere park rangers visit the classes for two teaching units every school year and prepare the pupils for the subsequent project day in the Nockberge Biosphere Park. There is also an annual teachers’ forum for educators, where the focus is on exchanging ideas and imparting knowledge.

As sustainable development of the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve is only possible with the involvement of the population, it is necessary to sensitise the residents of the four biosphere reserve communities to the connections between nature and people. The foundation for this should already be laid with children and young people.

“7 biosphere reserve schools, 11 biosphere reserve partner schools and 2 biosphere reserve school cooperations have already been proudly honoured.”

Mit Unterstützung des Landes Kärnten und der Europäischen Union