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Erdmann, Karl-Heinz; Kastenholz, Hans G.

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256 S.

354059017X

1573-2991

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Biology

Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering

Summary Since most of today's environmental problems deal with highly complex phenomena found at a global level, it is increasingly necessary to achieve global change in the processes of thinking and action. In order to develop and consolidate such a change, so that it has long-term effects, an interactive analysis of the relationship between the individual, society and the environment is required. Originating from the recognition that the human as a social being is capable of learning and forming relationships and is, in principle, prepared to cooperate and shoulder responsibility, an environmentally sound action is defined as a particular expression of positive social behaviour. Action of this kind that is led by human cooperation and social justice is, however, opposed to the values enshrined in society today and learned during the socialisation process. In order to achieve sound environmental behaviour which is effective in the long term, attention must be paid to the following aspects: —People must learn to turn to a system of values which place prime importance on the welfare of humanity as a whole. —In order to enable people to achieve such a consideration for one another, they must be guided towards responsible, positive social behaviour which has vision beyond that of the individual person. The essential requisite for this ability is created in primary socialisation and must be improved in the further stages of the socialisation process.

Electronic Resource

1573-2991

Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000

Biology

Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering

Summary Biosphere reserves are protected areas of representative environments internationally recognised for their value for conservation and for their ability to provide the scientific knowledge, skills and human values to support sustainable development. Biosphere reserves — as a part of the UNESCO programme “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB) — make up a world-wide network sharing research information on ecosystem conservation, management and development. They include strictly protected ‘core-areas’ — representative examples of natural or minimally disturbed ecosystems. Core areas are surrounded by ‘buffer zones’ in which research, environmental education and training and recreation can take place. Buffer zones are, in turn, surrounded by ‘transition areas’, large open areas where the aim is to ensure rational development of the natural resources of the region. At present, twelve biosphere reserves are designated in Germany, covering in all an area of 11,589 km2. The role of biosphere reserves to support sustainable development in Germany and Europe is discussed.

Electronic Resource

article

1996

Schule ; Unterrichtsinhalt ; Umweltpädagogik ; Umweltschutz

Katholische Bildung, Bd. 97 (1996) H. 12, S. 496-504, 0343-4605

German