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08.08.2024
Consideration of natural areas during water sports activities
22.07.2024
Association for the protection of the natural night founded
19.07.2024
Effects of climate change in the Hohe Tauern National Park
18.07.2024
First round of workshops held
21.03.2024
Winner of the photo contest of the "Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)"
29.02.2024
Restoring what was lost and monitoring what we restore
14.02.2024
Digital solutions for protected area management challenges
10.10.2023
Registration for the European Nature Academy is open!
11.09.2023
... for the KWF Sustainability Award 2023!
25.07.2023
20.07.2023
01.06.2023
© Arge NATURSCHUTZ
23.03.2023
First Evidence in Austria!
20.03.2023
Induction Meeting European Nature Academy
28.02.2023
(c) Skokanitsch-Fotografie
31.01.2023
19.12.2022
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
16.11.2022
Anniversary celebration at Casino Baden
31.10.2022
Co-founder of scientific nature conservation in Europe passed away
06.10.2022
Applications are now open
Photo: © Biosphärenpark Nockberge
28.09.2022
Youth programme management & conference moderation
05.09.2022
LIFE project 'European Nature Academy' (ENA)
01.09.2022
Competition for innovative, nature-oriented and nature-conserving projects goes into the second round
04.08.2022
24 hours, more than 1000 species
04.08.2022
A quarter of a century for nature conservation
01.08.2022
Our new electric company car
14.06.2022
19.05.2022
18.05.2022
'Lange Nacht der Forschung' (Long Night of Research)
14.04.2022
Insights and outlook into the Natura 2000 site Lendspitz-Maiernigg
04.04.2022
Become a Conference Ambassador
10.02.2022
Congratulations to the alumni 2021/2022
01.01.2022
28.09.2021
16.09.2021
Congratulations to the ÖBB for „Natur am Zug“
16.09.2021
E.C.O. joins the celebration
03.09.2021
Sharing experiences and networking in Marseilles
30.08.2021
28.07.2021
Our heartiest congratulations
19.07.2021
Official change in management
19.07.2021
‘Digital Marketing and Sales’ programme successfully completed
14.07.2021
On-site with the environment committee
09.07.2021
19.05.2021
Creative ideas for nature education
27.04.2021
All of us benefit from healthy rivers and streams
27.04.2021
Nature observations in the Natura 2000 site Lendspitz-Maiernigg
12.04.2021
Potential analysis for Philips Austria GmbH
31.03.2021
Research event in the Kärntner Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
31.03.2021
Application deadline for world bank scholarship: 21 May 2021
31.03.2021
2021: Cancellation and revision
11.02.2021
New guidelines help applicants
04.02.2021
One model for applied nature and species conservation
02.02.2021
Innovations around nature-friendly construction projects are called for
20.01.2021
Construction works started
14.01.2021
18.12.2020
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
18.12.2020
Vanessa Berger und Tobias Köstl on Radio Freequenns
02.12.2020
Independent forest report for Austria
30.11.2020
Interview with Hanns Kirchmeir
30.11.2020
30.11.2020
New image video „Your career for our future“
16.10.2020
16.10.2020
Recultivating the swan mussel at Lake Wörthersee
16.10.2020
08.09.2020
04.09.2020
Innovation in the natural stone industry
27.08.2020
Kick-off: conservation measures for Natura 2000 site Lendspitz-Maiernigg
26.08.2020
Top-notch education for conservation areas
26.08.2020
30.07.2020
Chair holder: Dr. Michael Jungmeier
24.07.2020
24.07.2020
22.07.2020
22.07.2020
03.07.2020
Science put into practice
03.07.2020
Boost your conservation career
03.07.2020
13.05.2020
Have you already registered?
13.05.2020
New time schedule for Master programme Management of Conservation Areas
13.05.2020
30.04.2020
Butterfly, bee & friends need your ideas!
31.03.2020
Getting started in February 2021
31.03.2020
23.03.2020
Research event in the Kärntner Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
18.03.2020
11.03.2020
10.03.2020
Monitoring woodpeckers at the Natura 2000 site Lendspitz-Maiernigg.
24.02.2020
Positive feedback for the Natura 2000 site management Lendspitz-Maiernigg
11.02.2020
Masters Programme 'Management of Conservation Areas' is much sought-after
05.02.2020
Treat yourself to an early bird ticket.
24.01.2020
Experience world natural heritage in Austria.
15.01.2020
The E.C.O. Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
19.12.2019
The E.C.O. Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
19.12.2019
Start-ups for nature conservation.
19.12.2019
The European Parks Academy will take place for the fourth time in Klagenfurt in 2020: International experts, cutting-edge topics and a colourful setting.
19.11.2019
The submission of the international protected area project Mura-Drava-Danube is on the way.
19.11.2019
E.C.O. supports the foundation of companies for nature conservation in the 21st century with a new event format.
19.11.2019
The application deadline for the next round of the master programme "Management of Conservation Areas" ends on November 30.
23.10.2019
Information afternoons on the master programme in Management of Conservation Areas in Vienna (14.10.), Klagenfurt (7.11.), Berne (21.11.), and Frankfurt (27.11.)
22.10.2019
Hanns Kirchmeir gives a lecture at the Klagenfurt stadium on forest in climate change.
22.10.2019
At the beginning of October, the scientific and international advisory boards of the master programme "Management of Conservation Areas" are constituted.
22.10.2019
Austrian training programmes "Management of Conservation Areas" and "European Parks Academy" presented at Europe’s marketplace
23.09.2019
The Management of Conservation Areas course will be presented in Vienna on 14 October
23.09.2019
An international team is preparing the European Parks Academy (EPA) 2020
23.09.2019
The Carinthia University of Applied Sciences assists exceptional talents from economically disadvantaged countries to participate in the master’s degree in the Management of Conservation Areas
09.08.2019
E.C.O. provides online information on job and development opportunities
08.08.2019
Master programme "Management of Conservation Areas" starts in February 2020
31.07.2019
The European Parks Academy 2019 in retrospect.
28.06.2019
Master's programme "Management of Conservation Areas" presents three accompanying committees
26.06.2019
The management team of the programme answers frequently asked questions
03.06.2019
Science_Linknockberge invites students to the “Weekend of the Research Question”
23.05.2019
Highly qualified knowledge workers for the conservation areas of the future: Master's programme “Management of Conservation Areas”
23.05.2019
European Parks Academy (E.P.A.) full lecturer board is confirmed
23.05.2019
21.05.2019
What we (should) know about conservation in the 21st century and why UNESCO biosphere reserves (will) play a big role
16.05.2019
E.C.O. participates in the Educational Summer Lab
02.05.2019
New poster sets the mood for MCA
19.04.2019
New newsletter informs about training in nature conservation
11.04.2019
Austrian protected areas pool their wealth of experience
02.04.2019
Young talents complete internships at E.C.O.
26.03.2019
GIZ Project BIOME (Biodiversity Monitoring Ethiopia)
22.01.2019
Registration now possible!
07.11.2018
European Parks Academy 2019
02.10.2018
Management of Conservation Areas
17.08.2018
Presentation of final theses
17.08.2018
17.08.2018
A magnifying glass on our native biodiversity!
09.07.2018
Reminiscing the past year
24.05.2018
Academy lecturers confirmed!
18.04.2018
28.03.2018
E.C.O. in the world’s biggest conservation area
12.03.2018
26.02.2018
22.12.2017
The team of E.C.O. wishes you happy holidays
31.10.2017
Following the tracks of Japanese Knotgras
12.09.2017
Austria’s first UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site
04.08.2017
First round successfully concluded!
26.06.2017
A good reason to celebrate: E.C.O. 20th Anniversary
05.05.2017
Excellent trainers & practice oriented modules at the European Parks´ Academy in Klagenfurt
18.04.2017
Three new staff members moved into the new International Office at Lakeside Park
25.02.2017
We are pleased to present you the new website of E.C.O.
21.03.2016
Learn – exchange - enjoy in an inspiring environment: European Parks Academy in Klagenfurt
11.08.2015
The team of E.C.O. was awarded a free fitness- and wellness day for biking to work in May.
18.06.2015
New interactive infopoint is formally opened
08.05.2015
The Natura-2000-site „Lendspitz-Maiernigg“ in Klagenfurt serves as this year‘s hotspot of field research on June 12th and 13th.
20.01.2014
Mobile stand National Parks Austria
20.09.2013
Special edition of the “International Journal of Sustainable Society” was published on the “Contribution of Protected Areas to Sustainability”
12.08.2013
Student internship at E.C.O. 2013
17.06.2013
Die Bergsturzlandschaft im Naturpark zwischen Dobratsch und Gail
06.05.2013
Knowledge, parks and cultures – Volume 5 in the series „Proceedings in the Management of Protected Areas“ published
12.04.2013
E.C.O is now ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified…
04.04.2013
E.C.O. office away day in Brückl
14.03.2013
Our start to the New Year with friends and clients of the office
13.01.2013
Georg Grabherr is scientist of the year 2012
04.12.2012
The university certificate programme “Management of Protected Areas” is awarded the prestigious Binding Prize
27.09.2012
EUROPARC opens new library on protected area management
13.09.2012
New start in former homeland a success
02.08.2012
Salzburger Lungau und Kärntner Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
22.05.2012
An E.C.O. member of staff has passed an exam
03.05.2012
Cooperation Klagenfurt – Manila
24.02.2012
The 4th edition of the MSc Study Course is underway
20.02.2012
16.05.2010
E.C.O. Germany wins “premio per tesi di laurea” award
15.05.2010
The Lagoon as a Classroom
20.03.2010
Project Management Seminar at Greifswald University
12.01.2010
New Year’s Reception at E.C.O.
28.12.2009
Wintery trip to Millstatt
22.12.2009
15.12.2009
01.11.2009
22.09.2009
21.09.2009
Management of Protected Areas
20.09.2009
09.09.2009
20.06.2009
10.06.2009
Michael Jungmeier took part in a tour of experts.
20.05.2009
Karwendel Alpine Park looking across the border.
22.03.2009
14.01.2009
E.C.O. employee receives Austrian National Park Research Award.
22.12.2008
05.12.2008
25.11.2008
09.10.2008
17.08.2008
31.07.2008
17.07.2008
12.06.2008
Manuela pulls the strings behind the scenes.
29.04.2008
“Treffpunkt Ökologie” goes outdoors
14.04.2008
18.12.2007
E.C.O. invites to celebrate …
01.10.2007
The new course “Management of Protected Areas” has started.
17.09.2007
Office is opened in Cluj/Klausenburg
28.08.2007
Suddenly, the E.C.O. team receives strong reinforcements.
01.07.2007
The first intense education for the “Management of Protected Areas” has come to a festive end.
20.04.2007
We celebrate our successes with sweets from Stuchetz.
26.03.2007
Knowledge management consulting process successfully concluded
07.03.2007
Lectureship at the Universities of Madrid
05.02.2007
The Nockberge mountains are on the way to becoming a biosphere reserve.
01.12.2006
Communication is upheld in the natural parks of South Tyrol.
06.11.2006
Planning for the Weissbach nature park completed
15.09.2006
Final conference of the HABITALP project on 13th and 14th September in Berchtesgaden