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2025-2026 Natural &Cultural Heritage Approaches in BRs & other designated areas in the Mediterranean


Description
Full tittle: Integrated Natural and Cultural Heritage-Based Approaches for Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves and Other Designated Sites

The online course in a nutshell :

DURATION: Three weeks, starting from 19 January to 8 February 2026.

FORMAT: Asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous sessions (three weekly live meetings, every Friday).

FOR WHOM: Anyone with an interest, study or work on BRs, Geoparks, Heritage Sites, Protected areas, and an interest in linking natural and cultural heritage approaches and education can take part.

COMMITMENT: The total training time for learners is approx. 10-12 hours (3~4 hours/week).

CLASS SIZE: Approx. 100 online learners.

LANGIAGE: English.

CERTIFICATION: Learners who successfully complete 80% of the course assignments will get the certificate co-signed by the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe and the UNESCO Chair & Network on Sustainable Development Management and Education in the Mediterranean.

Cost: Thanks to the kind contribution of the co-organizers the course is free of charge for all participants!
Content
  • Welcome & framework by the Scientific Coordinator!
  • Welcome from UNESCO
  • Welcome from the Chair of the Local Asterousia Commitee
  • Logistics, completion rules, housekeeping notes
  • Participant's expectations
  • Phase A input: A teaser
  • WEEK 1: Introduction - The wide picture, UN frameworks, SDG6, MAB Programme
  • Orientation - Week 1
  • Participants' Reflections on Sustainability
  • The SDGs framework
  • UNESCO designated Sites & Global UNESCO Navigator
  • The MAB Programme of UNESCO and its Biosphere Reserves
  • Success factors in obtaining the status & operating a BR
  • The Hangzhou Strategic Action Plan for UNESCO' MAB Programme (2026-2035)
  • From environmental to sustainable development management
  • Sustainable Development projects in selected UNESCO Sites
  • Phase A input: The local producers of Asterousia
  • 1st Meet the Expert session 23/01/2026
  • References - Week 1
  • Evaluation - Week 1
  • WEEK 2: DEALING WITH THE CHALLENGES -INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT APPROACHES
  • Orientation - Week 2
  • What is Heritage to you ?
  • Heritage according to UNESCO
  • 2nd Meet the Expert session 30/01/2026
  • References - Week 2
  • Evaluation - Week 2
  • WEEK 3: EDUCATION & AWARENESS ON WATER
  • Orientation - Week 3
  • UNESCO and Education for Sustainable Development
  • ESD in the Mediterranean / Emphasis on Water
  • MEdIES' Resources on Water
  • Citizen Science approaches
  • Water & Education projects from the participants
  • PARCCE Educational Material on Climate Change Education
  • Effective Environmental Communication
  • Assignment 2025 | Climate Change Education
  • 3rd Meet the Expert session 06/02/2026
  • References - Week 3
  • Evaluation Survey
  • End Notes
  • EXTRAS
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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