varuhi ranljive narave - od obiskovalca do aktivnega varuha mokrišč / guardians of vulnerable nature – from visitors to active wetland guardians

Mokrišča imajo pomembno vlogo pri ohranjanju biotske raznovrstnosti, zadrževanju vode in blaženju podnebnih sprememb. Kljub njihovemu pomenu so zaradi človekovih dejavnosti in sprememb v okolju vse bolj ogrožena. Veliko ljudi naravo sicer obiskuje in ceni, vendar se le redko aktivno vključuje v njeno varovanje.

Projekt Varuhi ranljive narave – od obiskovalca do aktivnega varuha mokrišč bo obiskovalce spodbudil, da iz opazovalcev narave postanejo njeni aktivni varuhi. Zavod Parnas in Zavod Jezerski hram bosta na območju mokrišč Mišje doline in Cerkniškega jezera razvila program, ki bo povezoval spoznavanje narave, praktične aktivnosti in aktivno sodelovanje pri njenem varovanju.

Projekt bo namenjen predvsem mladim, družinam, šolskim skupinam, lokalnim prebivalcem in drugim obiskovalcem narave. Skozi izkustvene aktivnosti bodo spoznavali pomen mokrišč in možnosti, kako lahko sami prispevajo k njihovemu ohranjanju.

S projektom bosta organizaciji spodbujali odgovorno ravnanje z naravo, sodelovanje lokalnih skupnosti in aktivno državljanstvo. Razviti program bo mogoče uporabljati tudi po zaključku projekta ter ga prenesti v druga okolja.

Pričakovani rezultati

• Vzpostavljen bo model, ki bo obiskovalce mokrišč spodbujal k aktivnemu varovanju narave. Pripravljen bo program, ki bo ljudem omogočil, da ne bodo le spoznavali pomena mokrišč, ampak bodo tudi sami prispevali k njihovemu ohranjanju. Model bodo preizkusili z najmanj 20 udeleženci, vzpostavili najmanj dve mobilni informacijski točki in pripravili metodološki dokument za njegovo nadaljnjo uporabo.
• Več ljudi bo aktivno sodelovalo pri varovanju mokrišč in prevzelo odgovornost za ohranjanje narave. V najmanj 40 izvedbah programa bo sodelovalo približno 800-1.000 udeležencev, od katerih se jih bo najmanj 500 aktivno vključilo v varovanje mokrišč s podpisom osebne zaveze, uporabo akcijskega vodnika ali drugih pripravljenih orodij.
• Lokalni prebivalci in širša javnost bodo bolj ozaveščeni o pomenu mokrišč in možnostih njihovega varovanja. Na najmanj šestih javnih dogodkih in naravovarstvenih akcijah bo sodelovalo približno 200-300 ljudi, ki bodo pridobili nova znanja in se vključili v konkretne aktivnosti za ohranjanje narave. S fotografsko kampanjo #VaruhiRanljiveNarave in objavami bodo k sodelovanju spodbujali tudi širšo javnost.
• Znanje in dobre prakse varovanja mokrišč se bodo razširili tudi v druge kraje in organizacije. Pripravljen bo javno dostopen praktični priročnik, ki bo šolam, društvom in drugim organizacijam omogočil uporabo programa Varuhi ranljive narave. Model bodo predstavili na najmanj dveh dogodkih s skupno vsaj 30 udeleženci, najmanj tri organizacije oziroma institucije pa se bodo zavezale k vključitvi programa v svoje prihodnje dejavnosti.

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Wetlands play an important role in preserving biodiversity, retaining water and mitigating climate change. Despite their importance, they are increasingly threatened by human activities and environmental changes. Although many people visit and appreciate nature, they rarely take an active role in protecting it.

The project Guardians of Vulnerable Nature – From Visitors to Active Wetland Guardians will encourage visitors to become active guardians of nature rather than simply observing it. Zavod Parnas and Zavod Jezerski hram will develop a programme in the wetlands of Mišja dolina and Lake Cerknica that combines learning about nature, practical activities and active participation in its protection.

The project will primarily target young people, families, school groups, local residents and other visitors to natural areas. Through hands-on activities, they will learn about the importance of wetlands and discover how they can personally contribute to their conservation.

Through the project, the two organisations will promote responsible behaviour towards nature, cooperation among local communities and active citizenship. The programme developed will also be suitable for use after the project ends and can be transferred to other areas.

Expected Results

• A model will be established to encourage wetland visitors to actively participate in nature conservation. A programme will be developed that will enable people not only to learn about the importance of wetlands but also to contribute to their conservation. The model will be tested with at least 20 participants, at least two mobile information points will be established, and a methodological document will be prepared for its future use.
• More people will actively participate in wetland conservation and take responsibility for protecting nature. Approximately 800-1,000 participants will take part in at least 40 programme sessions, with at least 500 actively engaging in wetland conservation by signing a personal commitment, using an action guide or other tools developed as part of the project.
• Local residents and the wider public will become more aware of the importance of wetlands and how to protect them. Approximately 200-300 people will participate in at least six public events and nature conservation activities, gaining new knowledge and taking part in practical conservation efforts. A photography campaign using the hashtag #VaruhiRanljiveNarave and related posts will also encourage the wider public to get involved.
• Knowledge and good practices in wetland conservation will spread to other communities and organisations. A publicly accessible practical handbook will be prepared, enabling schools, associations and other organisations to use the Guardians of Vulnerable Nature programme. The model will be presented at at least two events with a total of at least 30 participants, and at least three organisations or institutions will commit to incorporating the programme into their future activities.