People and Plants - Training Darwin mentors in India
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £58,823
WHERE India
Summary
The goal of the project is for local school teachers and children to become aware of the importance of their native flora and forests and to understand the necessity of using plants sustainably, with the ultimate aim of creating and strengthening grass roots support for biodiversity conservation efforts in Tamil Nadu and to safeguard the remarkable and diverse flora and vegetation of this Indian state.
10 people to receive training in strategic planning
One person trained for two weeks in the UK
Education and interpretation strategy
Interpretation leaflet
Training course handbook
200 teachers to receive training in environmental education
200 workshops to disseminate the results of the Darwin training course
Environmental education network for teachers established
200 teachers to receive training in resource development
Teachers’ pack and poster live
