Published:
March 2011, revised May 2017Download the publication
Summary
The National Education Strategy 2010-2030: Investing in Conservation Education for a Sustainable and Prosperous Future describes our approach to conservation education which is to focus on proactive, quality education activities with young people.
Education is the key to broadening support for conservation and the development of ecological literacy and conservation capability – critical for our well-being and prosperity.
It is closely linked with DOC's broader strategic direction – to increase the value New Zealanders attribute to conservation
Our approach is to focus on proactive, quality education activities with young people.
More information
Effective approaches to connect children with nature (PDF, 2,233K)
To assist with implementing the strategy, this paper outlines the key principles for effectively engaging children and young people with nature.
Contact
Contact the Education Team: conserved@doc.govt.nz
| Whare Kaupapa Atawhai / Conservation House Head Office | |
| Phone: | +64 4 471 0726 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | enquiries@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 Wellington 6140 |
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