First MCA graduates @CUAS
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UNESCO Chair - Profile
Our Mission
Empower and enable personalities, institutions and societies to face present and future challenges in the management of conservation areas (MCA).
The UNESCO Chair for the Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas (MCA) shall provide excellent research and inspiring learning experiences for nature conservation in the 21st century. In particular, the Chair shall contribute to empower and enable personalities, institutions and societies to face the future challenges in the management of conservation areas. The Chair has been established in spring 2020. It shall become an internationally visible hub for excellence, innovation and new technologies in nature conservation. Activities of the Chair are based on an interdisciplinary, holistic and integrated understanding of conservation areas, as advocated and exemplified by UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, (natural) UNESCO World Heritage sites and UNESCO Geoparks.
Unesco Chair
The UNESCO Chair is rooted at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences where it is established at the Centre for Further Education (WBZ), an interdisciplinary institution for lifelong learning. The chair is held by FH Professor Michael Jungmeier. As an ecologist and human geographer, he has more than 30 years of international professional experience in nature conservation, especially in the planning and management of protected areas.
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has launched the UNESCO Chairs programme in 1992. Through this network, higher education and research institutions all over the globe pool their resources, both human and material, to address pressing challenges and contribute to the development of their societies. Thus, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is an active member of the global UNITWIN/UNESCO Chairs Program. This currently comprises a network of 850 institutions in 117 countries. We are proud of these partnerships and our intensive cooperation with the various UNESCO Biosphere Parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and UNESCO Global Geoparks. Find more information here: https://en.unesco.org/unitwin-unesco-chairs-programme.
Education
“To our students we offer unique learning experiences on nature conservation and sustainable development. We want to inspire students and teachers as well by exiting learning formats, innovative settings and a professional learning environment. We learn indoor, outdoor and in virtual space.” All educational offers are conducted in cooperation with partners from different sectors and with an interdisciplinary bunch of teachers and trainers.
All, one needs to know about conservation areas, their preparation, planning and management – is provided in this comprehensive master programme. The unique educational offer shall enable participants to:
- achieve conservation goals effectively,
- use new ways of communication and,
- deal with stakeholders in a better way
The course of study is based on profound theoretical bases, international standards and principles on one hand and on practical tools, lively experiences and best practice on the other. Particular emphasis is put on innovative technologies, trans-transcultural learning, the mechanisms of development cooperation and the personal competence to conduct inter- and transdisciplinary dialogues.
- Title: Master of Science “Management of Conservation Areas”
- ECTS: 120 (“Full master”)
- Duration: 2 years, part-time (64 days of attendance in 4 blocks), blended learning
- Partners: International Scientific Board, Institutional Advisory Board, Austrian Experience Pool, E.C.O. Institute of Ecology
Learn, exchange, enjoy. This is the mission statement of a summer university that takes place annually one week in July in the Lakeside Campus in Klagenfurt. It is an advanced training for decision makers and persons responsible for conservation areas.
The academy is comprised of an introductory conference, three intensive seminar days and a two-day field trip. The seminars’ focus changes each year, the workshops are conducted by international experts. This format provides the opportunity for extensive sharing of experiences and discussions at a high level. Participants bring their own showcase or problem. In an intensive 3-days seminar innovative solutions are developed in discussion with peers and internationally renowned experts.
EPA offers outstanding intercultural learning opportunities for executives of conservation areas.
- Certificate: Issued by World Commission on Protected Areas (IUCN/WCPA) and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
- ECTS: 3 (optional)
- Duration: 1 week (including a two-day-excursion)
- Partners: IUCN/WCPA, international institutions (depending on topic), E.C.O. Institute of Ecology
How are nature conservation measures at extraction sites to be implemented? How can be provided optimal nesting and breeding facilities for different species? How are neobiota (invasive species) or communal green areas to be managed? How are conservation devices such as bat detectors, camera traps and drones operated? The newly developed job profile of a ‘Nature Conservation Engineer’ embodies the competence for all hands-on conservation issues that occur on construction sites, infrastructures and in settlement areas.
Participants are, amongst others, employees of construction companies, of the energy, raw materials and transport industry, from planning departments, nature conservation organisations as well as from the public administration.
- Certificate: Professional Certificate issued by Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
- ECTS: 6 (optional)
- Duration: 1 year, part-time (30 days of attendance)
- Partners: Institute of Civil Engineering (Carinthia University of Applied Sciences), E.C.O. Institute of Ecology
This educational offer aims to identify species using IT and AI-based methods. Specifically, these are identification apps (e.g. iNaturalist, Pl@ntNet, BirdNET, etc.), camera traps, optical and acoustic sensors (e.g. bat detectors, radars, etc.). The graduates will able to:
- give an overview of the range of identification technologies, in particular their areas of application, reliability and technical maturity.
- apply selected identification technologies (sampling, evaluation, documentation, interpretation and archiving)
- apply a selected survey method independently and to critically evaluate the quality of the results.
There is a demand for qualified biodiversity experts in the field of applied nature conservation (protected areas, municipalities, specialist and planning offices, nature conservation organisations and institutions), educational and research institutions (especially schools, museums and universities) as well as in the field of nature education (environmental educators, nature and hiking guides, etc.).
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News
Internship 2023 @UNESCO Chair team
We are pleased to welcome three interns in the UNESCO Chair team.
Recap of the HUMANITA Good-Practice Workshop on Monitoring Visitors and their Impacts on the Environment
On June 29th, our team had the privilege of hosting an inspiring event, Good-Practice Workshop on "Monitoring Visitors and their Impacts on the…
New team members in the UNESCO Chair team!
Join us, in warmly welcoming two new members to our team at the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas:
Research
Conservation areas have turned more and more into model regions for both the conservation of biodiversity and equitable sustainable development. UNESCO sites such as biosphere reserves, world heritage sites and geoparks are based and directly interrelated to UNESCO´s goals and values. Hence, these sites have become learning sites for translating international policies and standards into real life contexts. This raises important and exciting research questions that shall be addressed by the UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas.
- Protected area research with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage Sites, UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, UNESCO Geoparks, Nature and National Parks and Natura 2000 sites
- Scientific support and accompanying research on the planning, establishment and management of protected areas and protected area systems
- Applied nature conservation research with a focus on biodiversity, global change, ecosystem services and natural processes
- Applied research and development of conservation technologies, concepts and standards
- Scientific support for sustainability processes in organisations, regions and states
Particular emphasis shall be given to trans-disciplinary and trans-cultural research designs, new methods and new technologies and fair formats of citizen science. Research activities of the Chair shall contribute to strengthening conservation areas locally, nationally, regionally and globally as well. UNESCO sites and UNESCO programmes shall directly benefit from enhanced capacities, research findings and experiences as generated in the Chair´s work.
Projects
Vegetation monitoring: green roof HTL-Lastenstraße
Together with partners HTL-Lastenstraße and GRÜNSTATTGRAU, the UNESCO CHAIR investigates the influence of vegetation on electricity production.
„Der Berg im Eis“ (Ice-covered Mountain) – Repetition of studies on vegetation at the nunatak “Kleiner Burgstall” (Small Burgstall) 2023 – 2024
The “Small Burgstall” is located northeast of the Grossglockner at the western edge of the glacier Pasterze in the municipality of Heiligenblut, at an…
HelEx: Biodiversity in drought- and heat-resistant sunflowers fields
In the multinational Horizon Europe project HelEx, funded by the European Commission, knowledge and tools will be established to accelerate the…
EuroMAB conference proceedings
In this project, the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is commissioned to produce a conference volume on the international EuroMAB conference…
Cooperations
expedition.national.park: Regional stakeholders and scientists jointly explore a national park.
Cooperation with Hohe Tauern National Park Carinthia
Science_Linknockberge: Connecting a biosphere region and the scholarly world
Cooperation with Biosphere reserve Nockberge (Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) and Klagenfurt University
Team
Core Team
Michael Jungmeier is chairholder. Throughout his career, the ecologist and human geographer has been focusing on biodiversity research, concepts and tools in nature conservation, on human-nature-relationship and environmental history. He worked extensively with inter- and transdisciplinary research designs and methods and has a long track of academic lectureships at different universities. Jungmeier has worked in planning and consulting of conservation areas, as well as in research and education, capacity building and training for more than 30 years.
FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Michael Jungmeier
Professor for Nature Conservation and Sustainability
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Monika Auinger is scientific assistant at the UNESCO Chair. She is geographer with a focus on the management of landscapes, rural and urban areas and has specific qualifications in geo-informatics. Monika is responsible for developing and conducting research projects together with partners and stakeholders.
Monika Auinger, MSc.
Junior Researcher for Nature Conservation and Sustainability
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Sofia Bergmann supports the team in the field of office organisation. She is responsible for administrative and organisational tasks of the UNESCO Chair team.
Sofia Bergmann
Office Support - UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Education Team
Alexandra Liegl is the Head of the Center for Further Education at CUAS. She is responsible for the overall coordination of all educational offers and the management of the Center for Further Education.
Mag.a Alexandra Liegl
Head of Centre for Further and Continuing Education at CUAS
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 4311
a.liegl[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Melina Hierländer works as course administrator at the Center for Further Education. She is responsible for the administration of the master programme “Management of Conservation Areas” that includes a range of tasks such as correspondence, lesson planning and giving support to applicants and students.
Melina Hierländer
Administration
+43 5 90500 4305
m.hierlaender[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Christina Moser works as course administrator at the Center for Further Education. She is responsible for the administration of the certificate course “Nature Conservation Engineer” that includes a range of tasks such as correspondence, lesson planning and giving support to applicants and students.
Christina Moser
Administration
+43 5 90500 4303
c.moser[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Forschungs-Team
Vanessa Berger is a senior researcher and project manager at the UNESCO Chair. She is an ecologist specialized in spatial and temporal analysis, mobile data collection, and vegetation ecology. Her primary research interest lies in integrating new technologies into biodiversity monitoring workflows. Besides the work in other projects, her focus is mainly on the implementation and management of the FFG - Coin (capacity building) project 'BioMONITec - Biodiversity Monitoring Technologies - Test, Development and Transfer of disruptive engineering technologies into conservation practice'.
Vanessa Berger, MSc
Senior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2139
v.berger[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Daniel Dalton is a Senior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. He has a background as a specialist in integrated pest management of fruit and berry crops, focusing on insects. Daniel works on the implementation of the COIN project, ‘biodiversity monitoring technologies’ (BioMONITec).
Daniel Dalton, PhD
Senior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2141
d.dalton[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Lilia Schmalzl is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She is a geographer with a focus on sustainability, social acceptance of renewable energies, and water management. Lilia works on project management and implementation of the INTERREG SI-AT project ‘KaraWAT.’
Lilia Schmalzl, MSc
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 4315
l.schmalzl[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Klaus Steinbauer is a Senior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. He is a biologist with a focus on biodiversity research, long-term monitoring and mountain ecology. Klaus works on the implementation of the COIN project, ‘biodiversity monitoring technologies’ (BioMONITec).
Mag. Dr. Klaus Steinbauer
Senior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2138
k.steinbauer[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Jennifer Lisa Insupp is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She is a zoologist, worked mainly on temporal species turnover in amphibians and reptiles in the tropics and on species protection on buildings in urban areas. Jennifer works on the implementation of the COIN project, ‘biodiversity monitoring technologies’ (BioMONITec).
Jennifer Lisa Insupp, MSc.
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 4309
J.Insupp[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Vid Švara is a Senior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. He is a biologist with an expertise in biodiversity research, genetic identification methods, and ecological effects of freshwater pollutants on biota. Vid works on the implementation of genetic identification methods in the COIN project ‘biodiversity monitoring technologies’ (BioMONITec).
Dr. Vid Švara
Senior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
Selina Straßer is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She is a pedagogue with a focus on adult education and vocational training. Selina works on the implementation of the Horizon 2020 project SHARED GREEN DEAL and is responsible for the cooperation project Science_Linknockberge.
Selina Straßer, BA MA
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2142
s.strasser[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Ilja Svetnik is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. He is a biologist and ecologist with a focus on biodiversity management and science communications. Ilja works on the implementation of a testsite of biodiversity technologies.
Ilja Svetnik, MSc
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2148
i.svetnik[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Elisabeth Wiegele is a project staff member at the School of Civil Engineering and Architecture and project manager at E. C. O. Institute for Ecology. She is a geographer and trained nature conservation engineer. Her research and work focuses on nature conservation in civil engineering, management of invasive species and management of protected areas. She is responsible for the coordination of the nature conservation engineer course.
Elisabeth Wiegele, Bsc.
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 5140
e.wiegele[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Zuzanna Kieliszek is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She has a background in the field of tourism, sustainability and waste management. Zuzanna works on the project HUMANITA.
Mgr. Zuzanna Kieliszek
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 4308
z.kieliszek[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Johanna Schulz is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She is a biologist with a focus on genetics, in particular the sampling, processing and analysis of environmental DNA.
Johanna works on the implementation of the COIN project ‘biodiversity monitoring technologies’ (BioMONITec).
Johanna Marion Schulz, MSc.
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
+43 5 90500 2181
j.schulz[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
Archive
Temporary Biodiversity Exhibition at the State Museum of Carinthia (Landesmuseum Kärnten)
After the long-awaited re-opening of the new State Museum of Carinthia last November, the UNESCO Chair is proud to be part of the upcoming special…
Technology-based baseline survey Vellacher Au
A follow-up project from BioMoniTec investigated the biodiversity in the flood plain area of the Vellacher Au.
The Goldene Unke 2022: Seeking innovative, nature-oriented and nature-conserving building projects
The Goldene Unke (‘Golden Toad’) is an award that aims to identify and highlight nature conservation innovations in construction projects.
Biodiversity monitoring systems Klagenfurt – bringing nature conservation to the 21st century
A KWF project to establish a testing area for biodiversity technologies at Lakeside Park.
Publications
Auinger M., Jungmeier M., Hilgarter K., 2023: expedition.nationalpark.2022 – Mallnitz: Landschaft im Wandel. Verlag Heyn, Klagenfurt. ISBN 978-3-7084-0683-1.
Auinger M., Jungmeier M., Hilgarter K., 2023: expedition.nationalpark.2022. 8. Österreichische Citizen Science Konferenz. April 18th - April 21st 2023. Linz. DOWNLOAD
Auinger M., 2023: SCiENCE_LINKnockberge research cooperation. Connecting a Biosphere Region and the scholarly world. Science and Research in, for and with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves conference 2022. May 16th - 20th 2022. Chorin-Schorfheide. DOWNLOAD
Dalton D.T., Berger V., Adams V., Botha J., Halloy S., Kirchmeir H., Sovinc A., Steinbauer K., Švara V., Jungmeier M., 2023: A conceptual framework for biodiversity monitoring programs in conservation areas. Sustainability. 15(8):6779. doi:10.3390/su15086779. DOWNLOAD
Dalton D. T., Berger V., Steinbauer K., Švara V., Jungmeier M., 2023: The monitoring global guideline framework for biodiversity monitoring. In: Wrbka T. & Übl C., 2023 (eds.): Conference Volume to the 7th International Symposium for Research in Protected Areas 2022, Vienna, 33-37. DOWNLOAD
Erlacher M., Jungmeier M., 2023: Landschaftswandel in Kärnten. Gründe und Hintergründe des Biodiversitätsverlustes. In: Komposch C. (Hrg.), 2023: Rote Liste gefährdeter Tiere Kärntens. Naturwissenschaftlicher Verein Kärnten, Klagenfurt, 63-73.
Erlacher M., Gela A.G., Derseh A.A., Mengistu D.A., Ebistu T.A., Jungmeier M., Car A., 2023: Collaborative Monitoring for Sustainable Development of Lake Tana UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. 16. Forschungsforum der österreichischen Fachhochschulen. April 19th-20th 2023. St. Pölten. DOWNLOAD
Hirschmugl M., Sobe C., Di Filippo A., Berger V., Kirchmeir H., Vandekerkhove, K. 2023: Review on the Possibilities of Mapping Old-Growth Temperate Forests by Remote Sensing in Europe. Environmental Modeling & Assessment. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10666-023-09897-yDOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M. et al., 2023: Mitarbeit an: Komposch C. & Egger E., 2023: Eine zoologisch orientierte Definition von Biotoptypen. In: Komposch C. (Hrg.), 2023: Rote Liste gefährdeter Tiere Kärntens. Naturwissenschaftlicher Verein Kärnten, Klagenfurt, 135-146. DOWNLOAD
Köstl T., Berger V., Kirchmeir H., Hecke C., Jungmeier M., 2023: Documentation of natural processes in the Gesäuse National Park. In: Wrbka T. & Übl C., 2023 (eds.): Conference Volume to the 7th International Symposium for Research in Protected Areas 2022, Vienna, 147-147. DOWNLOAD
Mermer S., Maslen E.A., Dalton D.T., Nielsen A.L., Rucker A., Lowenstein D., Wiman N., Bhattarai M., Soohoo-Hui A., Harris E.T., Pfab F., and Walton V.M. 2023: Temperature-Dependent Life Table Parameters of Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in the United States. Insects 14(3): 248. DOI: 10.3390/insects14030248. DOWNLOAD
Straßer, S., 2023: Informal learning through nature experience – the educational practice of rangers in a biosphere reserve. In: Lopez, J.B/Rauch, F.: Research and Practices in Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. APEduC Journal, Vol.4 (1): 78-86. DOWNLOAD
Švara V., Berger V., Dalton D. T., Steinbauer K., Jungmeier M., 2023: Applicability of eDNA metabarcoding for biodiversity assessment in the sensitive ecosystems of nature protection areas. In: Wrbka T. & Übl C., 2023 (eds.): Conference Volume to the 7th International Symposium for Research in Protected Areas 2022, Vienna, 290-290. DOWNLOAD
Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., 2023: Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen – Beispiele aus der Praxis. Umwelt – Schriftenreihe für Ökologie und Ethologie 48, 101-118.
Berger V., Strelnikova D., Steinbauer K., Anders K., Dalton D., Paulus G., Jungmeier M. 2022: Biodiversity Monitoring Configurator. World Biodiversity Forum 2022. June 26th - July 1st 2022. Davos. DOWNLOAD
Braun V., Aichholzer G., Auinger M., Arnberger A., Eder R., Jungmeier M., Klenovec C., Pichler-Koban C., Rauch, F., Rossmann D., Schaflechner M., Weiss A. & Wolf L. 2022: Transdisciplinary research on virtual participation processes in Austrian mountain UNESCO Biosphere Reserves – Digitalisation for sustainable development as a relevant research field. Der öffentliche Sektor – The Public Sector, Vol. 48 (1) 2022: 9-15. DOWNLOAD
Engels B., Jungmeier M., 2022: Fractals of Sustainable Development - Results of a session on “Cooperation between biosphere reserves across national and regional borders". EUROMAB Conference 2022. September 14th 2022. Bad Kleinkirchheim. DOWNLOAD
Hilgarter K., Granig P., Jungmeier M., Kloss-Brandstätter A., 2022: Nachhaltige Mobilität: Geschlechts- und altersbezogene Unterschiede von Vertrauen respektive Misstrauen gegenüber automatisierter Mobilität. FFH Conference 2022. April 21st-22nd 2022. Villach. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Merkac Š., Unglaub R., 2022: Untersuchungen zum Ebriacher Säuerling im UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken. Carinthia II, 212./132. Jhg., 99-112. Klagenfurt. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Rist S., Tribaldos T., et. al. 2022: Governing mountain commons between tradition and innovation. WHEC 2022. May 18th - 20th 2022. Barcelona. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Wiegele E., 2022: Designing educational offers for nature conservation in the 21st century – Concepts and examples. 7th Nationalparks Austria Symposium for Research in Protected Areas. September 7th-9th 2022, Vienna. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Auinger M., Pulvermacher R., Straßer S., 2022: Transdisziplinäre Bildung als FH-Auftrag: Das Beispiel Science_Link Nockberge. FFH Conference 2022. April 21st - 22nd 2022. Villach. DOWNLOAD
Komposch C., Glatz-Jorde S., Jungmeier M., Wagner H., 2022: Biodiversität im Biosphärenpark Kärntner Nockberge. Ergebnisse des 6. GEO-Tages der Natur 2021 - Am Fuß der Zunderwand. Carinthia II, 212./132. Jahrgang, 53-132. DOWNLOAD
Pascher K., Švara V., Jungmeier M., 2022: Environmental DNA-Based Methods in Biodiversity Monitoring of Protected Areas: Application Range, Limitations, and Needs. Diversity 2022, 14, 463. https://doi.org/10.3390/d14060463DOWNLOAD
Pichler-Koban C., Jungmeier M., 2022: Von der Verlegenheitslösung zur internationalen Modellregion. Die Nutzungs- und Konfliktgeschichte der Nockberge zwischen Hoteldorf und Biosphärenpark (1970-2020). In: Aschwanden R., Buck M, Kupper P., Schmidt K.J., 2022 (eds.): Conflits d´usage depuis 1950. Conflitti d´uso dal 1950. Nutzungskonflikte seit 1950. Histoire des Alpes. Storia delle Alpi. Geschichte der Alpen. Vol. 2022/27, Chronos Zürich, 113-132.
Schmalzl L., Hartmann G., Jungmeier M., Komar D., Schomaker R.M., 2022: Transnational water resource management in the Karawanken/Karavanke UNESCO Global Geopark. In: Journal of Entrepreneurship, Management and Innovation. Volume 18, Issue 3, 2022: 7-36. https://doi.org/10.7341/20221831DOWNLOAD
Schmalzl L., Hartmann G., Rman N., Zierler J., Jungmeier M., 2022: KaraWAT - Strategy for the sustainable management of water resources in the Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark. FFH Conference 2022. April 21st - 22nd 2022. Villach. DOWNLOAD
Schwarzl E., Terk E., Car A., Paulus G., Erlacher M., 2022: CoMon - Collaborative Monitoring for Sustainable Development of Lake Tana UNESCO Biosphere Reserve (Ethiopia). GI_Salzburg. July 5th-7th 2022. Salzburg. https://arcg.is/1biKmb0
Švara V., Michalski S. G., Krauss M., Schulze T., Geuchen S., Brack W., & Luckenbach T., 2022: Reduced genetic diversity of freshwater amphipods in rivers with increased levels of anthropogenic organic micropollutants. Evolutionary Applications, 00, 1– 16. https://doi.org/10.1111/eva.13387 DOWNLOAD
Steinbauer K., Lamprecht A., Winkler M., Di Cecco V., Fasching V., Ghosn D., Maringer A., Remoundou I., Suen M., Stanisci A., Venn S., Pauli H., 2022: Recent changes in high-mountain plant community functional composition in contrasting climate regimes. In “The Science of the total environment”, 829p. DOI: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2022.154541 DOWNLOAD
Wiegele E., Schneider M., Jungmeier M., 2022: Conservation Engineering: Innovations for biodiversity-friendly construction. FFH Conference 2022. April 21st-22nd 2022. Villach. DOWNLOAD
Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., 662 S., Stuttgart, ISBN 978-3-7388-0598-7.
Auinger M., 2022: Windparks. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 627-631.
Auinger M., 2022: Orientierung und Verortung im Gelände – Geräte. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 225-228.
Erlacher C., Erlacher M., Car A., 2022: GIS und RS – Angewandte Geoinformatik , Vermessungstechnik und Fernerkundung. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 240-270.
Jungmeier M., Schneider M., 2022: Naturschutzfachkraft – Funktion im professionellen Naturschutz. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 18-22.
Jungmeier M., 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft – Vademecum für die Praxis. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 23-30.
Jungmeier M., 2022: Sicherheit und Gesundheit im Gelände und auf Baustellen - Checkliste. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 32-35.
Jungmeier M., 2022: Naturschutzbiologie – Zentrale Begriffe und Konzepte. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 59-71.
Jungmeier M., 2022: Naturschutztechnologien und Gerätekunde – Überblick. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 222-224.
Schmalzl L., 2022: Landschaftsbild – Erfassung und Bewertung. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 556-564.
Wiegele E., 2022: Neobiota – Umgang mit invasiven Arten. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 195-209.
Wiegele E., Schneider M., Jungmeier M., 2022: Die Naturschutzfachkraft – Spezialisierte Ausbildung für ›hands-on‹- Naturschutz. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 635-646.
Wieser C., Jungmeier M., 2022: Lichtverschmutzung. In: Wiegele E., Jungmeier M., Schneider M. (Hrg.), 2022: Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft. Praktischer Naturschutz für Baustellen, Betriebsgelände und Infrastrukturen. Fraunhofer Verlag., Stuttgart, 612-615.
Dalton D.T., Pascher K., Berger V., Steinbauer K., Jungmeier M., 2021: Novel technologies and their application for protected area management: a supporting approach in biodiversity monitoring. In: Suratman MN, editor. Protected area management – recent advances. ISBN 978-1-83969-813-2. IntechOpen Publishing, London, UK. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.99889 https://cdn.intechopen.com/pdfs/78656.pdf
Fuchs A., Jungmeier M., Mayer R., Pichler-Koban C., 2021: Der Fallopia-Komplex (Fallopia japonica, F. sachalinensis, F. x bohemica): Ergebnisse ausgewählter Feldversuche eines Sparkling-Science-Projekts zu Taxonomie, Wachstum und Management. In: Carinthia II. Klagenfurt, 49-60 S. DOWNLOAD
Fuchs A., Berger V., Steinbauer K., Köstl T., Wuttej D., Jungmeier M., 2021: The long-term effects of monoculture maize cultivation on plant diversity. Phytocoenologia Vol. 50 (2021), Issue 4, 397-408. DOWNLOAD
Fuchs A., Pichler-Koban C., Pitman A., Elmenreich W., Jungmeier M., 2021: Games and Gamification - New Instruments for Communicating Sustainability. In: Weder F., Krainer L., Karmasin M., 2021: The Sustainability Communication Reader - A Reflective Compendium; Springer; DOI: 10.1007/978-3-658-31883-3_13
Glatz-Jorde S., Jungmeier M., Aurenhammer S., Komposch C., 2021: Biodiversität im UNESCO Biosphärenpark Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge. Ergebnisse des 5. GEO-Tages der Natur 2020 - Rund um die Grundalm. Carinthia II, 211./131. Jahrgang, 19-54. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Borsdorf A., Braun V., Häring V., Hammer T., Pichler-Koban C., 2021: Pärke, Parks and Reservate – biosphere reserves in Austria, Germany and Switzerland on their way towards Biosphere 4.0?. eco.mont. Volume 13; special issue 2021, 15-26. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Huber M., 2021: A low-cost BRIM (Biosphere reserve integrated monitoring)? The example of the Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge BR (Austria). EGU General Assembly 2021, online, 19–30 Apr 2021, EGU21-4730, DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Kovarovics A., Leitner H., Rossmann D., 2021: Managing emerging patterns of outdoor recreation - The example of Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, Austria. In: Aas O., Breiby M., Selvaag S.K., Eriksson P.-A., Boerrestad B. (eds.), 2021: The 10th MMV Conference: Managing outdoor recreation experiences in the Anthropocene - Resources, markets, innovations. MINA fagrapports 73, 198-199. DOWNLOAD
Köstl T., Fuchs A., Jungmeier M., 2021: Almwirtschaftliche Maßnahmen im Unteren Gailtal Ausgewählte Ergebnisse aus zwei Dekaden Vegetationsmonitoring. Alm- und Bergbauer. 3/2012, 16-19. DOWNLOAD
Pascher K., Steinbauer K., Berger V., Dalton D.T., Jungmeier M., 2021: Ökologische Statusüberprüfung von Schutzgebieten mit Hilfe klassischer und hochtechnologischer Monitoringkonzepte und Tools. 19. Österreichische Botanikertagung. September 23rd-25th 2021. Tagungsband, S.52., Krems / Donau. DOWNLOAD
Pichler-Koban C., Jungmeier M., 2021: Reger Verkehr auf der "Bärenbrücke". DIE BRÜCKE 22, 10-11.
Rauch F., Elmenreich W., Hübner R., Jungmeier M., Gracner E., Sposato R.G., 2021: Designing and Implementing an Interfaculty Elective "Sustainable Development" Course at a University: Concepts, Developments and Lessons Learned. Action Research and Innovation in Science Education, 2021, 4(1), 33-36, https://doi.org/10.12973/arise/506882
Steinbauer K., Berger V., Köstl T., Wuttej D., Kirchmeir H., Jungmeier M., 2021: Abgrenzung von Vegetationseinheiten anhand multitemporaler Luftbilder am Beispiel von Feuchtbrachen. 19. Österreichische Botanikertagung. September 23rd-25th 2021. Tagungsband, S.22., Krems / Donau. DOWNLOAD
Tait G., Mermer S., Stockton D., Lee J., Avosani S., Abrieux A., Anfora G., Beers E., Biondi A., Burrack H., Cha D., Chiu J.C., Choi M.-Y., Cloonan K., Crava C.M., Daane K.M., Dalton D.T., Diepenbrock L., Fanning P., Ganjisaffar F., Gómez M.I., Gut L., Grassi A., Hamby K., Hoelmer K.A., Ioriatti C., Isaacs R., Klick J., Kraft L., Loeb G., Rossi-Stacconi M.V., Nieri R., Pfab F., Puppato S., Rendon D., Renkema J., Rodriguez-Saona C., Rogers M., Sassù F., Schöneberg T., Scott M.J., Seagraves M., Sial A., Van Timmeren S., Wallingford A., Wang X., Yeh D.A., Zalom F.G, Walton, V.M., 2021: Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae): A Decade of Research Towards a Sustainable Integrated Pest Management Program. In: Journal of Economic Entomology 114 (5):1950–1974. DOI: 10.1093/jee/toab158.
Zollner D., Mayrhofer W., Ellemunter L., Fuchs A., Jungmeier M., 2021: Losing the Ground? Assessing Spatial Planning and Quantitative Soil Protection in the Alpine Region. Der öffentliche Sektor – The Public Sector | 2021 | Vol. 47(1), 27-34. DOWNLOAD
Aurenhammer S., Komposch C., Glatz-Jorde S., Jungmeier M., 2020: Biodiversität im UNESCO Biosphärenpark Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge. Ergebnisse des 4. GEO-Tages der Natur 2019 - Vielfalt an den Ufern und Berghängen des Millstätter Sees. In: Carinthia II. Klagenfurt, 7-44 S. DOWNLOAD
Borsdorf A., Jungmeier M., 2020: Das Weltnetz der Biosphere Reserves (UNESCO WNBR) im Spiegel des Nachhaltigkeitskonzeptes: Stand und Perspektiven. In: Borsdorf A., Jungmeier M., Braun V., Heinrich K. (Hrg.), 2020: Biosphäre 4.0. – UNESCO Biosphere Reserves als Modellregionen einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Springer Spektrum, 3-33. DOWNLOAD
Borsdorf A., Jungmeier M., Braun V., Heinrich K. (Hrg.), 2020: Biosphäre 4.0. – UNESCO Biosphere Reserves als Modellregionen einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung. Springer Spektrum, 334 S. ISBN 978-3-662-60707-7.
Fuchs A., Pichler-Koban C. & Jungmeier M., 2020: Der Staudenknöterich - Praxisleitfaden zum Management von Fallopia japonica. Sparkling Science, Klagenfurt, 21 S. DOWNLOAD
Glatz-Jorde S., Jungmeier M., Hradetzky R. & Berger D., 2020: The IUCN Green List as a tool for protected area management - the example of City meets Nature. eco.mont; Volume 12; Number 1, 50-54. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M. & Fuchs A., 2020: Engaging heritage communities by citizen science - Considerations, experiences and lessons learnt. Proceedings IE, Forstering Heritage Communities, 2020/41-51. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Arpa N.Y. & Pechacek P., 2020: The Guidelines for Establishing Protected Areas. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Turkey’s Steppe Ecosystems Project. FAO and MAF, Ankara, 96 p. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Arpa N.Y. & Pechacek P., 2020: The Guidelines for Protected Areas Management Planning. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Turkey’s Steppe Ecosystems Project. FAO and MAF, Ankara, 92 p. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Arpa N.Y. & Pechacek P., 2020: The Guidelines for Biodiversity Monitoring. Conservation and Sustainable Management of Turkey’s Steppe Ecosystems Project. FAO and MAF, Ankara, 76 p. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Paul-Horn I., Pichler-Koban C., Zollner D., 2019: "Was bleibt?" Partizipationsprozesse in Biosphärenparks - ein Forschungsprojekt in der Nachschau. In: Ukowitz M., Hübner R. (eds.), 2019: Wege der Vermittlung. Intervention – Partizipation. Springer, Wiesbaden, 137-155 S. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., 2018: Lawine, Wildnis, Urforelle. Facetten von Natur und Landschaft am Beispiel der Mallnitzer Tauerntäler. ÖAV-Jahrbuch BergWelten 2018, 46-51 S.
Jungmeier M., Huber M., Zollner D. & Egner H., 2018: Zur Vermessung von Wissenslandschaften: Regionen als Träger, Produzenten und Nutzer von Nachhaltigkeitswissen – das Beispiel Biosphärenpark Salzburger Lungau und Kärntner Nockberge. In: Der öffentliche Sektor - The Public Sector. Wien, 7-22. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Wieser C., 2018: Kochkunst und Biodiversität: Zur Taxierung von kulinarischer Artenvielfalt, das Beispiel Uni-Pizzeria (Klagenfurt). In: Jahrbuch des Landesmuseums für Kärnten. Klagenfurt, 228-233. DOWNLOAD
Egner H., Falkner J., Jungmeier M., Zollner D., 2017: Institutionalizing cooperation between biosphere reserves and universities - the example of Science_Linknockberge. In: eco.mont. Wien, Vol. 9, No. 2, 77-80. DOWNLOAD
Getzner M., Jungmeier M., Spika M., 2017: Willingness-To-Pay for Improving Marine Biodiversity: A Case Study of Lastovo Archipelago Marine Park (Croatia). Water 2017,9,2, doi: 10.3390/w9010002, 18p. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Prots B., 2017: Integrated management plans for protected areas - from theory to practice. In: Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference Ukraine, Rakhiv. Lviv, 398-402. DOWNLOAD
Pichler-Koban C., Jungmeier M., 2017: Alpine Parks between Yesterday and Tomorrow. A Conceptual History of Alpine Protected Areas by Example of Charismatic Parks in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. eco.mont 9 (special issue): 17-28. DOI:10.1553/eco.mont-9-sis17. DOWNLOAD
Jungmeier M., Rauch F., Hübner R., Elmenreich W., 2016: Aporetische Konflikte - Lernpotenziale im Bereich Bildung für nachhaltige Entwicklung. Illustrationen am Beispiel nachhaltiger Regionalentwicklung. In: Journal of Science-Society Interfaces. Wien, 57-63 S. DOWNLOAD
Lange S., Jungmeier M., 2014: Parks 3.0 – Protected Areas for the Next Society. Series „Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas“, Vol. 6; Series editors: Heike Egner, Michael Jungmeier. Heyn Verlag, 94p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L04120_MPA-Proceedings-2014_Parks_3.0.pdf
Egner H., Jungmeier M. (eds.), 2013: Knowledge, Parks and Cultures. Transcultural Exchange of Knowledge in Protected Areas: Case Studies from Nepal and Austria. Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas, Vol. 5, Klagenfurt, 231p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L03949_MPA-Proceedings-2013_Knowledge_Parks_Cultures.pdf
Getzner M., Jungmeier M. (eds.), 2013: Protected areas in focus: Analysis and evaluation. Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas Vol. 4, 151p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L04066_MPA-Proceedings-2009-2011_Protected_Areas_in_Focus.pdf
Getzner M., Jungmeier M. (eds.), 2012: Innovative Approaches to Manage Protected Areas. Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas, Vol. 3, Klagenfurt, 112p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L03928_MPA-Proceedings-2007-2009_Innovative_Approaches.pdf
Getzner M., Jungmeier M. (eds.), 2010: People, Parks and Money. Stakeholder involvement and regional development. A manual for protected areas. Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas, Vol. 2, Klagenfurt, 216p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L03876_MPA-Proceedings-2007-2009-People-Parks-and-Money.pdf
Getzner M., Jungmeier M. (eds.), 2009: Improving Protected Areas. In: Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas, Vol. 1, Klagenfurt, 104p.
https://e-c-o.at/files/publications/downloads/L03929_MPA-Proceedings-2005-2007-Improving-PAs.pdf
Materials
Galleries
On 13 and 14 July 2023, we celebrated the successful completion of the 1st turn of the Master's program Management of Conservation Areas.
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This is what our everyday work in the UNESCO Chair Team looks like :)
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Exploring the new temporary exhibition on biodiversity monitoring techniques in the State museum of Carinthia.
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The transdisciplinary research format expedition.nationalpark.2022 took place for the first time in the national park community of Mallnitz.
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The Christmas excursion of the UNESCO Chair team in 2022 took us to the Taborhöhe, a viewpoint near Lake Faak.
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hristian Brandstätter (www.christianbrandstaetter.com) made the panorama pictures for the book expedition.nationalpark.2022, which was presented at the Mallnitz Visitor Center on 29 April 2023.
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Exploring the underground world of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken. Exciting impressions from the depths of the mountain during a guided kayak tour!
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After two successful years since the establishment of the UNESCO Chair, a photo shoot of the team took place in September 2022.
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In the third semester, the following protected areas were the destination of our excursions in the attendance block in November 2022: UNESCO World Heritage Site Venice and its Lagoon, Nature Park Pöllauer Tal and Nature Park Dobratsch.
Christian Brandstätter (www.christianbrandstaetter.com) made the panorama pictures for the book expedition.nationalpark.2022, which was presented at the Mallnitz Visitor Center on 29 April 2023.
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Homebase for a successful team. Our new office creates motivation to implement new ideas to protect nature!
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Looking inside the toolkit of nature conservation engineers (February 2022). We proudly present our graduates of the certificate course “Nature Conservation Engineer”.
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In the second semester, the following protected areas were the destination of our excursions in the attendance block in March 2022: Donauauen National Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald, Triglav National Park, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Julian Alps.
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The UNESCO Chair team went on a Christmas excursion to the Dobratsch Nature Park. After some refreshments with a breath-taking sunset, the rapid descent with the toboggan followed!
In September 2021, the first turn of the MCA Master's programme started. The first term offered students the opportunity to get to know the Villach campus for theoretical knowledge transfer, as well as to explore the surrounding conservation areas such as the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nockberge, National Park Hohe Tauern or Nature Park Dobratsch during their excursions. Have a look at the gallery.
After a successful year since the appointment of the UNESCO Chair, the team has grown considerably!
In May 2021, a photo shoot took place around the Villach Campus.
Nature conservation engineers out and about (Spring 2021).
Insights into excursion topics such as birds, amphibians or nature conservation technologies.
Looking inside the toolkit of nature conservation engineers (October 2020). Participants of the educational programme present their final seminar work, reaching from protection of biodiversity up to adaptation strategies of forests to climate change.
Making of a short image clip in August 2020 with students from CUAS for the Master "Management of Conservation Areas", in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Nockberge.
Skill-oriented education for nature conservation in the 21st century (May 2020). Significant steps of the relaunch of the international Master "Management of Conservation Areas", such as "Little Sidney" in Donauauen National Park, the work of the Austrian Experiences Pool and the official presentation of the master in the Dobratsch Nature Park on September 18th, 2018.
Nature conservation engineers out and about (May 2020). A kaleidoscope of pictures from field excursions, university sessions and workshops.
Looking inside the toolkit of nature conservation engineers (May 2020). Participants of the educational programme present their final seminar work, reaching from conservation monitoring, experiments for vegetation control to ibex tracking and bat nesting facilities.
Certificate Course 'Nature Conservation Engineer' - Success Stories
Outstanding universal values (May 2020). The travelling ecologist and photographer Michael "Mike" Huber documents UNESCO world heritage sites around the globe.
UNESCO sites around the world (c) Michael Huber
Encounters in exciting environments (May 2020). Selected hightlights from the European Parks Academy (EPA) in Carinthia from 2016 to 2019, indicating that this summer university really is a format to learn, exchange and enjoy.
Magic moments in Carinthian conservation areas (May 2020). Selected parks and protected sites in the Chair´s surrounding, seen through the lenses of the Carinthian photographer Christopher Rossmann in spring 2020.
Carinthian Sites (c) Christopher Rossmann
UNESCO Chair Brownbag Session – ‘Have lunch with us’
Conservationists shall never eat alone. The UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences invites partners and friends to lunch. We meet virtually every Wednesday at lunchtime (12.30 CET) with our brown bags. Different representatives of grassroot initiatives, international organizations, and the scholarly world as well give a short impulse on nature conservation in the 21st century and contribute to our lunchtime discussion. The statements are recorded and made available for download far beyond lunchtime. If you would like to take part virtually in a brownbag session, please contact Monika Auinger via e-mail m.auinger[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at
- How's working in the field in South Africa, Federico?
Federico Massetti | PhD at Stellenbosch University - Can snow avalanches be really a cause for soil erosion, Michele?
Michele Freppaz | Professor at the Department of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Torino - How is the status and future of the World´s Large Rivers, Helmut?
Helmut Habersack | Professor for Hydraulic Engineering and Modelling, at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna - Mind the gap - getting to 30 x 30 but failing to conserve biodiversity, Marc?
Marc Hockings | Emeritus Professor in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Queensland - Close to Nature Forestry: Environmentalist utopia or a future-proofing tool, Thomas?
07.06.2023 | Thomas Waitz | forester, farmer, bee keeper, Member of the European Parliament and Co-Chair of the European Greens - How do we achieve sustainable development whilst valuing the ecosystem services provided by our environment, Daniel?
Daniel Dalton | Senior Researcher in the UNESCO Chair Team - 24.05.2023 | Shamiyeh, Michael | UNESCO Chair and professor of the Center for Future Design at the University of Art and Design, Austria
- Is natural disturbance a reason for logging out primary forest, Ondrej?
17.05.2023 | Ondrej Kameniar | PhD from forest ecology, activist in the initiative My sme les (We are the forest) in Slovakia - Why is youth important for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere programme (MAB)?
10.05.2023 | Kovbasniuk Anna | LLM, MAB Youth Network Coordinator for Europe and North America - 99 ways to learn about sustainable education?
03.05.2023 | The UNESCO Chair team celebrates the 100. Brownbag Session with retrospects, insights and outlooks on an extraordinary format. - Why can the Global biodiversity framework (GBF) be a game-changer for global conservation, Barbara?
26.04.23 | Barbara Engels | Federal agency for nature conservation in Germany; German Focal Point for CBD SBSTTA - How to protect conservation areas in war times, Karen?
19.04.23 | Hulme, Karen | Professor at the School of Law, University of Essex - How and why are military legacies compromising sustainable development, Verena?
12.04.23 | Verena Winiwarter | Retired professor for environmental history at University for Natural Resources - What happens to the limits of growth in exponential times, Markus?
05.04.23 | Markus Petzl |Founder of the strategy consultancy disruptive – beyond your strategy; the European expert in "disruptive strategy" and "corporate disruption” - How can we save birds from collisions with glass, Dominique?
29.03.23 | Dominique Waddoup | Founder and CEO of BirdShades - Are protected areas suitable as extracurricular learning sites?
22.03.23 | Thomas Böhm | Managing director of the association Nature parks Burgenland and Vice-president of the association Austrian Nature parks - What have been the key factors of success for the establishment of the 5-country Biosphere Reserve Mura-Drava-Danube, Arno?
15.03.23 | Arno Mohl | Program coordinator at WWF Austria - What made 1970 a Threshold Year for Global Environmentalism, Frank?
08.03.23 | Frank Uekotter | Professor of History at the University of Birmingham; Author - Does youth even care about wetlands, Hugo?
01.03.23 | Hugo Ferreira | Biologist; European Regional Representative of Youth Engaged in Wetlands - What are the advantages and challenges of biodiversity monitoring using environmental DNA, Vid?
22.02.23 | Vid Svara | Biologist and Senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - Can the Global Biodiversity Framework actually solve the biodiversity crisis, Csilla?
15.02.23 | Csilla Tragner | Founding members and chapter coordinators for the Austrian Youth Biodiversity Network; youth delegates at the CBD COP 15 (the UN Biodiversity Conference) - Is Finland on the right way in implementing international standards in eDNA and other molecular monitoring methods, Tiina?
08.02.23 | Laamanen Tiina | Researcher at Finnish Environment Institute; Expert in eDNA & environmental monitoring - Why are diversity and inclusion important in Global Science, Ismael?
01.02.23 | Rafols Garcia, I. (Ismael) | Senior Researcher at the Centre for Science and Technology Studies at Leiden University, Chair on Diversity and Inclusion in Global Science - How can we organize a Biodiversity Monitoring program in an Alpine region, Elia?
25.01.23 | Guariento Elia | Entomologist in the biodiversity monitoring project at Eurac Research - How can we make the Wadden Sea a model for sustainable development, Ingo?
18.01.23 | Ingo Mose | Professor and head of applied geography and environmental planning at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg - How can access to justice develop environmental law, Paul?
11.01.23 | Paul Kuncio | Environmental Lawyer at Umweltdachverband and Managing Director of CIPRA Austria - How computer vision and deep learning can transform aquatic monitoring, Mikko?
21.12.22 | Impiö Mikko | Researcher at Finnish Environment Institute, expert on automating and upscaling aquatic monitoring - How can ecological and socio-cultural values be integrated into conservation planning in a biodiversity hotspot, Katharina
14.12.22 | Katharina D'Avis | Ecologist, graduated at Lisboa University, expert on integrated conservation planning - How do Facebook, Insta and Co. influence conservation efforts in protected areas, Carolin?
07.12.22 | Carolin Scheiter | Head of Communication Department in Berchtesgaden National Park (Gemany) - How has the image of the Alps changed over the decades, Dominik?
30.11.22 | Dominik Siegrist | Geographer, former professor for landscape architecture at the Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences, Rapperswil - How did the GDR adopt a nature conservation programme in the very last minute, Michael?
23.11.22 | Michael Succow | Right Livelihood Award Laureate and Founder of the Michael Succow Foundation - Protected areas in Central Africa : too large and costly to manage, Paul?
16.11.22 | Scholte, Paul | GIZ Senior Advisor Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority - Can we promote natural heritage at the archeological park, Irena?
09.11.22 | Irena Lazar | Head of the UNESCO Chair of interpretation and education for enhancing integrated heritage approaches and Dean at the Faculty of Humanities University of Primorska - How does the war in Ukraine affect nature and protected areas, Bohdan? And what would be urgent measures?
02.11.22 | Bohdan Prots | CEO of the Danube-Carpathian Programme - What can we learn from sampling initiatives like the Joint Danube Survey, Astrid?
19.10.22 | Paulitsch Fuchs Astrid | lecturer, PI and project coordinator of EnHeGi (Environmental Health and Geoinformation) at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - Are the rights of nature the missing piece to address environmental crises, Alex?
12.10.22 | Alexander Putzer | UN Harmony with Nature Expert and PhD Student at Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, MIT, and UPenn - How does the Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark valorize it’s water resources, Lilia?
05.10.22 | Lilia Schmalzl | Geographer and Junior Researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - What solutions do protected and conserved areas provide to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Marie?
28.09.22 | FISCHBORN Marie | Partnership Coordinator of the PANORAMA – Solutions for a Healthy Planet initiative at IUCN - How´s it going, Chair? What is the status after two years of UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences?
20.07.22 | Michael Jungmeier | Ecologist and Human Geographer at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas - How can we give visitors an entertaining insight into complex themes and relations such as nature, biodiversity, history, and science, Brigitta?
13.07.22 | Schmid Brigitta | Expert in Protected Area Management, Biologist, Paleontologista at Natural History Museum Vienna - Do boundaries of Protected Areas contribute to their social effectiveness, Nikoleta?
06.07.22 | Jones, Nikoleta | Associate Professor at the Institute for Global Sustainable Development, University of Warwick - How can common mountain pastures in the Black Forest be sustained, Florian?
29.06.22 | Brossette, Florian | Project manager at UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Black Forest; PhD candidate at the University of Hohenheim - How can portable labs function in a muddy jungle and ensure wildlife conservation, Ana?
22.06.22 | Ana Rodriguez Prieto | Biologist; CEO and co-founder of WonderGene - How can biosphere reserves promote creative approaches that foster socio-ecological transitions, Nils?
15.06.22 | Nils Unthan | PhD candidate, university assistand and member of the working group development studies and sustainability research at University of Innsbruck - How can we use Intergenerational nexus to create dialogue between generations in biosphere reserves, Aida?
08.06.22 | Aida Mammadova | Associate Professor at Kanazawa University - UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the VUCA* world .... - do they need a wakeup call, Pierre?
01.06.22 | Ibisch, Pierre | Professor for Nature Conservation at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development - What opportunities does radio technology offer for protected areas, Hannes?
25.05.22 | Gütler Hannes | Project manager at KELAG Energie & Wärme GmbH - Who may advocate nature protection in Europe, Jan?
18.05.22 | Jan Darpö | Emeritus Professor of Environmental Law at Faculty of Law/University of Uppsala, Sweden - Are Social Media getting the key marketing tool for heritage destinations, Engelbert?
11.05.22 | Engelbert Ruoss | Lecturer at the University della Svizzera italiana & Research Advisor at the USI Unesco Chair - Is (wetland) conservation important for the Management of Conservation Areas?
04.05.22 | Tobias Salathe | Senior Advisor at the Secretariat of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands - How can Protected Area managers develop effective monitoring programmes, Daniel?
27.04.22 | Daniel Dalton | Entomologist and Senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - What is the reality of a Green Corridor in a city, Nikos?
20.04.22 | Nikos Pangas | Technical director of the Mt. Hymettus Aesthetic Fores, Athens; Project Manager of the LIFE PRE "Urban Greening Plan" - What is the benefit of point-clouds from terrestrial laser-scanning for the assessment of forest ecosystems?
13.04.22 | Günther Bronner | CEO at Umweltdata.at - What about the principles of a sustainable brown bag, Ignace?
06.04.22 | Ignace Schops | Director of the Belgian NGO Regionaal Landschap Kempen en Maasland - The trouble with human development: why should conservationists think about their lunch Andrew?
30.03.22 | Andrew McGregor | Human Geographer and Director of Research in the school of social sciences at Macquarie University - How can our health benefit from healthy forests, Barbara?
23.03.22 | Barbara Wiegele | Expert in Protected Area Management, Founder and head guide at TrailAdventure.at - How can tourism contribute to nature conservation, Günter?
16.03.22 | Günter Mussnig | Geographer, CEO of Trail Angels GmbH - How can the Common Agricultural Policy influence Biodiversity in Austria, Nina?
09.03.22 | Nina Weber | Independent consultant and environmental engineer with focus on regional development, agricultural policies and the environment - How can UNESCO Global Geoparks contribute to the SDG2030, Oliver?
02.03.22 | Oliver Gulas | CEO at UNESCO Global Geopark Styrian Eisenwurzen, Head of the Austrian Geopark Fora - How can we use nature-based solutions to build a better future, Olesya?
23.02.22 | Olesya Petrovych | Conservation manager at WWF Ukraine - Can you inspire people for nature conservation with the power of optimism, Julia?
16.02.22 | Julia Migné | Director of Conservation Optimism (a programme of the University of Oxford) - How can “Drones” contribute to environmental monitoring of the 4 Elements “Earth, Fire, Water and Air”, Gernot?
09.02.22 | Gernot Paulus | Professor for Geoinformation at the Department for Geoinformation and Environmental Technologies at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - How does heritage interpretation attract visitors to museums, zoos and nature parks, Nataliia?
02.02.22 | Nataliya Hudkova | Associated Professor of the State Ecological Academy of Postgraduate Education and Management - Is long-term monitoring always becoming a data-management disaster, Alexander?
26.01.22 | Alexander Maringer | Head of the Department of Nature Conservation & Research at Gesäuse National Park - How can we achieve effective biodiversity conservation that is also just and inclusive, Robert?
19.01.22 | Robert Fletcher | Associate Professor in the Sociology of Development and Change group at Wageningen University, Netherlands - 12.01.22 | Michael Jungmeier | Ecologist and Human Geographer at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
- Why is monitoring of cold environments so useful to learn about effects of climate warming?
22.12.21 | Andrea Lamprecht | Vegetation ecologist and Senior Scientist at University of Natural Resources Vienna - How does Parks Canada protects visitors to Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island, Peter?
15.12.21 | Peter Scholz | Former Senior Planner with Nunavut Planning Commission and Parks Canada - How to develop feasible scenarios for reconnecting alluvial forests in river restoration, Susanne?
01.12.21 | Susanne Glatz-Jorde | Head of the planning team; landscape planner at E.C.O. Institute for Ecology - What can be investigated with DNA-methods in protected areas, Corinna?
24.11.21 | Corinna Wallinger | Ecologist, Co-founder of SINSOMA, Scientist at University of Innsbruck - How can we use digital twins in forest monitoring, Vanessa?
17.11.21 | Vanessa Berger | Ecologist and Junior Researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - How can biodiversity be surveyed in quarries in a standardized way, Tobias?
10.11.21 | Tobias Köstl | Vegetation ecologist; Head of the nature team at E.C.O. Institute for Ecology - How can we value forest ecosystem services, Michael?
03.11.21 | Michael Getzner | Professor for public finance and infrastructure economics at Technical University of Vienna - 27.10.21 | Thea Wiesli | Senior researcher and lecturer at the Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern
- 20.10.21 | Zuwena Kikoti | Environmental & Protected Area Expert at Ministry of Natural Resource & Tourism
- How do you become an expert in EU funding (for environmental projects), Joanna?
13.10.21 | Joanna Tabone | Environmental protection officer at ERA (Enviroment and Resouces Authority) Malta - What´s up in Sagarmatha, Sunita?
29.09.21 | Sunita Chaudhary | Ecologist, Ecosystem Services Specialist at ICIMOD - How to deal with free-riders in wildlife protection zones, Marcel?
22.09.21 | Marcel Hunziker | Head of the social sciences in landscape research group at Swiss Federal Research Institute for Fores, Snow and Landscape (WSL) - What main challenges do World Heritage Sites share in a global perspective?
14.07.21 | Stephan Doempke | Founding chairman and executive director of the World Heritage Watch - Why does salt flower matter to conservation, Andrej?
07.07.21 | Andrej Sovinc | Civil Engineer, hydrologist and ornithologist; Former Regional Vice Chair Europe, IUCN WCPA - How do local residents profit from the Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve, Florian?
30.06.21 | Florian Knaus | Scientific coordinator at the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch - How to recognize a homo urbanus, Elisabeth?
23.06.21 | Elisabeth Oberzaucher | Biologist and evolutionary psychologist at University of Vienna - How can social media data be used in protected areas, Marius?
16.06.21 | Marius Mayer | Geographer, Professor at Munchen University of Applied Sciences - What are the successful changes in management planning for Brazilian Protected Area's System, Erica?
09.06.21 | Erica De Oliveira Coutinho | Expert in Protected area management - How can we further improve the training of future Biosphere Reserve staff, Michael?
02.06.21 | Michael Adams | Ecologist, Educator and Researcher - What are the successful changes in management planning for Brazilian Protected Area's System, Erica
26.05.21 | Daniel Dalton | Entomologist and Senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - What can we learn from the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Swabian Alb?
19.05.21 | Volker Häring | Geographer at Ruhr University Bochumg - How would a Cradle to Cradle model region look like in Carinthia, Michael?
12.05.21 | Michael Braungart | Professor for Cradle to Cradle & Eco-Effectiveness at Leuphana University Lüneburg, CEO of BRAUNGART EPEA - How can communication facilitate sustainable action, Eike?
05.05.21 | Eike von Lindern | PhD in social- and environmental psychology; Researcher at DIALOG N - Susanne, which interventions would biosphere reserves really need to become incubation rooms for sustainable development?
28.04.21 | Susanne Stoll-Kleemann | Chair of Sustainability Science and applied Geography at University of Greifswald - How do you teach nature conservation online, Neil?
21.04.21 | Neil McIntosh | Project leader of the lIEF e-nature2000 edu project at EUROPARC Federation - How do permaculture and nature conservation get along, Mario?
14.04.21 | Mario Molina-Kescher | Permaculturist and climate researcher - How does climate change affect mountainious regions in the alps, Klaus?
07.04.21 | Klaus Steinbauer | Biologist and Senior researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences & E.C.O. Institute for ecology - What can visitors learn about nature conservation at the Sablatnig swamp, Matthias?
31.03.21 | Matthias Burtscher | Expert in Protected area management, Chairman of the Sablatnig swamp - What’s done to conserve nature in the Wienerwald, Christian?
24.03.21 | Christian Diry | Expert in Protected area management, Project manager at UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Wienerwald - What’s up in the Julian Alps UNESCO Biosphere Reserve?
17.03.21 | Stefano Santi | Agricultural scientist, Director of the Julian Prealps Regional Nature Park - How do you assess forest ecosystem services?
10.03.21 | Vanessa Berger | Ecologist at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences - What’s important to sustainably develop mountain regions, Theresa?
03.03.21 | Theresa Tribaldos | UNESCO Chair on Natural and Cultural Heritage for Sustainable Mountain Development; expert in Critical Sustainability Studies - Why should we eat wood, Artur?
24.02.21 | Artur Cisar-Erlach | Woodland ecologist, food communications expert, cabinetmaker and author - How does the Latin American and Caribbean roadmap for sustainable management of protected areas look like, Augusta?
17.02.21 | Maria Augusta Almeida Ferri | Geographer and protected area manager - How can we keep nature connected when planning transport infrastructure, Cristian?
10.02.21 | Cristian Remus Papp | Biologist, Wildlife and Landscape National Manager at WWF Romania - How to fight the devil’s tree, Jean-Marc?
03.02.21 | Jean Marc Dufour-Dror Consultant in applied ecology, expert in alien invasive plants in Israel - What is so exciting about a BRIM, Mike?
27.01.21 Michael Huber | Globetrotter and landscape planner, E.C.O. institute for ecology - What are the biggest threats for biodiversity loss in West Bank, Iman?
20.01.21 | Iman Al-Hirsh | Forest and environmental scientist - What do students need to know about Science_Link, Alex and Selina?
13.01.21 | Alexander Thamer and Selina Strasser | Student assistants at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and Alpen-Adria-University Klagenfurt - What is the taste of a harvestman, Chri?
16.12.20 | Christian Komposch | Zoologist at ÖKOTEAM Graz - Institute for Animal Ecology and Landscape Planning - How to play a Game of Clones, Anneliese?
09.12.20 | Anneliese Fuchs | Landscape planer at E.C.O. institute for ecology - What is a landscape-lab, Lilia and Thomas
02.12.20 | Lilia Schmalzl and Thomas Schauppenlehner | Geographer and Junior Researcher at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences; Lancscape planer at University of Natural Ressources Viennna - Book launch: Biosphäre 4.0
25.11.20 | Axel Borsdorf and Michael Jungmeier | Geographer at University of Innsbruck; Ecologist and Human Geographer at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences
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Presentation by Federico Massetti
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Presentation by Michele Freppaz
“How is the status and future of the World´s Large Rivers, Helmut?”
Presentation by Helmut Habersack
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Federal Minister Leonore Gewessler - Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology
Federal Minister Leonore Gewessler - Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology
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