Oise-Pays de France Regional Natural Park Prioritizes environmental Education for Community Engagement
The Oise-Pays de France Regional Natural Park is intensifying it’s commitment to environmental education and awareness as a cornerstone of its territorial project, aiming to foster widespread community ownership of local preservation efforts and the ecological transition. This initiative seeks to actively involve all segments of the population in safeguarding the region’s natural heritage.
The park recognizes that successful long-term conservation hinges on an informed and engaged citizenry. By prioritizing education across all age groups-from schoolchildren to adult residents-the park aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of environmental challenges and empower individuals to participate in sustainable practices. This renewed focus directly supports the park’s charter objectives and is crucial for achieving lasting ecological improvements within the region.
specifically, the park’s strategy encompasses several key actions: raising public awareness through accessible tools and events; integrating ecological principles into educational programs for children and adolescents; providing resources and support for teachers and community leaders to incorporate environmental themes into their activities; and actively encouraging residents to participate in collective environmental initiatives.
The park will also provide support for citizen-led and association-driven projects focused on environmental issues, and develop tailored educational resources to promote understanding and action. This work is directly linked to measures outlined in the park’s charter, including Measure 31 – promoting awareness of the park and its initiatives to foster a sense of belonging, Measure 32 – prioritizing education and engagement from a young age, and Measure 34 – encouraging and supporting eco-citizen engagement among residents.
