An Environmental Education Concept for Galtür, Austria

Bibliographic Data

ID11954677
AuthorsAngela Michiko Hama (corresponding author), Michael Seitz (0000-0002-0397-5394), Anja Sansone, J Stötter (0000-0002-7750-988X, Universität Innsbruck)
Year2005
Volume29
Issue1
Pages61-77
Publication date2005-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Geography in Higher Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0309-8265 • E-ISSN: 1466-1845
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/03098260500030371
OpenAlexW2079827988
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited12

The Alps have always been of global interest and significance due to their natural and cultural diversity and are presently the number one tourist destination worldwide. Therefore, raising awareness of issues of global change and sustainability is most relevant in this region. Due to its integrative nature, geography can contribute substantially to disseminating knowledge about the Alps. This paper reports on the development of an environmental education concept for the community of Galtür. The concept is based on a thorough analysis of the Alpine environment, the recording of educational interest in the Alps, and the development of implementation strategies for environmental education programmes. The main goal of the concept is to contribute to a sustainable future for the Alps. The paper highlights the role of geographical research and education in promoting public awareness and understanding of sustainability issues

Environmental education · Geography · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Sociology · Environmental Education and Sustainability · Environmental Philosophy and Ethics · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Psychology