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.
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.
“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:
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.
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.
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.
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:
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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Virtual information session, with detailed insights into the Master’s programme. (Participation is free of charge)
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The "Weekend of Research Questions" took place for the fifth time. Students worked out ideas for their scientific theses in the context of the…
Our multidisciplinary research team is always adding new projects and team members. We bring to the table diverse skill sets in social science,…
The UNESCO Chair lab at Carinthia University of Applied Sciences has been the home base for the UNESCO Chair on the Sustainable Management of…
2022 was a successful year for the UNESCO Chair team in the field of research. This resulted in numerous scientific publications in books, journals,…
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.
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.
The research project Valeriana celtica ssp. norica (SPEIK for short) deals with environmental history at its core, combining historical, present and…
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…
The Erasmus International Credit Mobility project between Carinthia University of Applied Sciences and Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) in…
The 4-year EC-funded Horizons 2020 project BioMonitor4CAP aims to help farmers measure biodiversity and advise policymakers on how to subsidise…
Cooperation with Hohe Tauern National Park Carinthia
Cooperation with Biosphere reserve Nockberge (Salzburger Lungau & Kärntner Nockberge UNESCO Biosphere Reserve) and Klagenfurt University
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
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
Vanessa Berger is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair. She is an ecologist with a focus on spatial and temporal analysis, mobile data collection and vegetation ecology. Vanessa works on the project implementation of the COIN project biodiversity monitoring technologies, ‘BioMONITec.’
Vanessa Berger, MSc
Junior 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
Melanie Erlacher is a Junior Researcher at the UNESCO Chair and Junior Researcher and Assistant Lecturer in the degree program “Information Technology - Geoinformation and Environment”. She is a geoinformatics specialist with focus on environmental monitoring, UAV applications, remote sensing, and GIS analysis and modeling. Melanie works on the project implementation of the Africa-UniNet project “CoMon” on collaborative biodiversity monitoring.
Melanie Erlacher, MSc
Junior Researcher on Sustainable Management of Conservation Areas
FH Kärnten – Campus Villach
Europastraße 4, 9524 Villach
m.erlacher[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
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
+43 5 90500 2146
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
A follow-up project from BioMoniTec investigated the biodiversity in the flood plain area of the Vellacher Au.
The Goldene Unke (‘Golden Toad’) is an award that aims to identify and highlight nature conservation innovations in construction projects.
In the joint project of monitoring rivers in Bhutan, an interdisciplinary team of scientists from Sherubtse College (Royal University of Bhutan) and…
The COIN project BioMONITec focuses on the comprehensive screening of classic and novel biodiversity technologies and tools that are already available…
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
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
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
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, 616-618.
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
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.
Ceremonial presentation of the new publication "Handbuch Naturschutzfachkraft" – a comprehensive reference book on diverse aspects of nature conservation and technology!
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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
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 computer vision and deep learning can transform aquatic monitoring, Mikko?”
Presentation by Impiö Mikko
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“What opportunities does radio technology offer for protected areas, Hannes?”
Presentation by Hannes Gütler
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"How does the Karawanken UNESCO Global Geopark valorize it’s water resources, Lilia?"
Presentation by Lilia Schmalzl
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“What solutions do protected and conserved areas provide to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, Marie?”
Presentation by Marie Fischborn
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“How did the GDR adopt a nature conservation programme in the very last minute, Michael?”
Presentation by Michael Succow
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"Protected areas in Central Africa : too large and costly to manage, Paul?"
Presentation by Paul Scholte
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Federal Minister Leonore Gewessler - Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation & Technology
Andrej Sovinc - Slovenian engineer, hydrologist & ecologist (IUCN/WCPA)
Jeden Sommer können Studierende im Rahmen eines Talentpraktikums der Österreichischen Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) praktische Erfahrungen in der Forschung sammeln. Abschlussvideo unserer Praktikant*innen aus dem Jahr 2022.
