Linking biodiversity, pastoralism, cultural heritage via education for sustainable development (ESD) in the Carpathian Region
Assigned Session: FS 3.209: Safeguarding Pastoralism in Mountain Regions: through education, awareness raising and cross-sectoral collaborations
Abstract ID: 3.9388 | Accepted as Talk | Requested as: Talk | TBA | TBA
Tamara Mitrofanenko (1)
Ioana, Baskerville (2); Elena, Fischer (1); Eleonora, Musco (3); Lucia, Cușnir (4)
(1) UNEP Vienna Office, Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention, Vienna International Centre, United Nations Environment Programme, PO Box 500 Vienna, AT
(2) Romanian Academy, Iasi Branch, Bulevard Carol I, no.8, 700505, Iasi, Romania
(3) Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention, Eurac Research, UNEP Vienna Office, Vienna International Centre, PO Box 500, Vienna, Austria
(4) Retezat National Park Administration, R.N.P. ROMSILVA - ADMINISTRAȚIA PARCULUI NAȚIONAL RETEZAT RA, Village Nucșoara, no. 284, 337423, Commune Sălașul de Sus, County Hunedoara, Romania
Abstract
In line with objectives of the session, the contribution aims to provide relevant insights form the Carpathian region. Activities and collaborations of the Carpathian Convention which aim to contribute to safeguarding of pastoralism in the Carpathian region will be presented. The contribution will provide an overview of regional collaboration efforts and focus on multilateral measures related to education and awareness-raising, including: 1) promoting the celebration of Carpathian Day as an awareness-raising effort linking biodiversity, cultural heritage and pastoralism topics, 2) creating vocational training opportunities for shepherds, 3) potential for addressing stereotypes and misconceptions regarding the occupation and its socio-ecological roles. Furthermore, the state of knowledge on shepherds schools in Carpathian countries and recent activities of Carpathian experts and partners contributing insights on links between pastoralism and cultural landscapes in the Carpathian region will be presented.
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