Environmental Education Center "Zapovedniks"
Environmental Education Center "Zapovedniks" is a Russian National Network of Non-Governmental Organizations. The EcoCenter was founded in 1996 in framework of WWF Project "Public Awareness of Russian Protected Areas and Environmental Education".
Our Mission - To provide public awareness and support for Russian Protected Areas.
Our Resources:
Our Mission - To provide public awareness and support for Russian Protected Areas.
Our Resources:
- Thorough knowledge of Nature and Protected Natural Areas
- 40 regional branches based at Protected Areas and adjacent lands all over Russia
- More than 350 experts in biodiversity conservation and PA management
- Close co-operation with 100 Russian Zapovedniks (strict nature reserves) and 35 National Parks
- More than 9-year experience of successful implementation of international and co-operative projects
- Support of the Russian Government and business sector
- More than 60 methodological toolkits and publications
- Unique database of Russian Protected Areas
- Strong relationship with and support of international organizations