6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens Resources

The 6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens took place in Oxford, UK on 10-14th September 2006. The Congress theme was “The Nature of Success: Success for Nature”  with 340 delegates attending from 45 countries.

Endorsed by the UK Ministry of the Environment and Professor Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate, this was the largest botanic garden education congress to date, demonstrating the growing importance of education in the work of botanic gardens around the world. The congress showcased the contribution of botanic gardens to the UN Decade on Education for Sustainable Development, with papers and workshops highlighting the innovative and inspirational ways in which gardens can encourage visitors to live more sustainably.

Delegates at BGCI’s 6th Education Congress

 

Associated resources

  • 6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens Papers - congress papers part 1

    Public Engagement, Services for Botanic Gardens / Publication / English
  • 6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens Papers - congress papers part 2

    Public Engagement, Services for Botanic Gardens / Publication / English
  • 6th International Congress on Education in Botanic Gardens Papers - congress papers part 3

    Public Engagement, Services for Botanic Gardens / Publication / English

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