Description
The project addresses the decrease in biodiversity of the earth’s ecosystems. The development of modern agriculture techniques caused a big loss in the diversity of species, ecosystems and landscapes in rural areas. The objective of the project is to provide education on the importance and possibilities of sustainable use of biodiversity in rural areas in South-West Poland. The project is expected to raise awareness and knowledge in the rural communities on the importance of biodiversity and the possibilities of its sustainable use. This will be addressed through the modernization of the second building of the Sudetic Educational Farm in Dobków as a model example of renovation of old farm buildings, respecting the species that inhabit them, creating an educational garden, consisting of traditional varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs and ornamental plants, and making them insect-friendly and interactive. The project will include a set of educational workshops, competitions, field trips and seminars that address a wide range of audiences in the rural areas. Inhabitants of the rural areas of the Kaczawskie Mountains Region will benefit from the project.
Summary of project results
All activities planned within the project have been implemented, the final report has been approved. Results of implementation of the entire project: Increasing environmental awareness and public awareness of biodiversity (Number of people who have participated in educational activities and promoting the conservation of biodiversity: 105 127); development of social attitudes and ecological behavior and increase public involvement in the protection of biodiversity and ecosystems. Within the project the following activities were implemented: organization of the seminars and festivals, competitions and the educational workshops, lessons for children, legal consultations, publication of the educational materials, the brochure promoting the project, the educational movie and the website. Biodiversity conservation measures were implemented by one non-governmental organization.
Summary of bilateral results
The beneficiary had the opportunity to cooperate with a partner organization from Iceland, which enabled the exchange of experience and good practices in the field of conducting environmental education. In addition, Polish participants working in rural areas had the opportunity to meet professional colleagues working in a completely different natural and cultural environment, but also focused on raising public awareness of the loss of biodiversity and climate change