The Taranaki Regional Council views environmental education as a key tool for promoting sustainable management of the region's natural resources.
Council encourages schools to include environmental education within their curriculum programmes.
Environmental education involves:
- education in the environment
- education about the environment
- education for the environment
Through environmental education individuals will develop the understanding, skills and attitudes to better use and protect our natural resources.
For more information, call Kevin Archer at the Taranaki Regional Council on 06 765 7127, or email kevin.archer@trc.govt.nz.