Environmental Education in Nature Reserve Areas in Southwestern China: What Do We Learn from Caohai?

Implementation of environmental education programs in nature reserve areas in southwestern China faces challenges because of a highly exam-oriented educational system and financial constraints. We examined a relatively successful case at the Caohai Nature Reserve in Guizhou by analyzing its developm...

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Published in:Applied environmental education and communication 2018-04, Vol.17 (2), p.174-185
Main Authors: Chan, Yun-Wen, Mathews, Nancy E, Li, Fengshan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural economics
Conservation (Environment)
Curriculum Development
Education
Educational Development
Educational Objectives
Environmental Education
Exchange Programs
Foreign Countries
Geographic Regions
International Cooperation
Natural Resources
NGOs
Nongovernmental Organizations
Outcomes of Education
Poverty Programs
Program Implementation
Recreational Facilities
Schools
Social Capital
Sustainability
Teacher Education
Trust (Psychology)
Wildlife sanctuaries
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Summary:Implementation of environmental education programs in nature reserve areas in southwestern China faces challenges because of a highly exam-oriented educational system and financial constraints. We examined a relatively successful case at the Caohai Nature Reserve in Guizhou by analyzing its development from 1993 to 2014. Results suggest that long-term local social capital constructions have contributed to the strongly cooperative relationship among international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), nature reserve staff, farmers, and local schools. Relationships of trust have created a positive atmosphere for environmental education development in later stages. Reflecting on the current implementation, we identify five future goals.
ISSN:1533-015X
1533-0389
DOI:10.1080/1533015X.2017.1388198