The “Environmental Research 2.0” project was successfully launched with a joint kick-off event at the Haus der Wildnis in Lunz. Project and school partners took the opportunity to get to know each other, laying the foundation for two exciting school years full of research and discovery.
The project actively engages students from six schools in the region with environmental research and modern technology. The focus is on the regional forest and water ecosystems, which are explored through excursions, experiments, and research tasks. With virtual reality experiences, citizen science apps, and AI-supported tools, participants gain firsthand experience of how environmental research works -from data collection to the presentation of results.
The goal is to spark curiosity, promote scientific thinking, strengthen methodological skills, and create a deep awareness of ecological connections and sustainability.
The project is supported by a dedicated consortium consisting of the WasserCluster Lunz, the Dürrenstein-Lassingtal Wilderness Area Management, the IT company Deckweiss, and regional educational institutions.
We look forward to two years full of curiosity, creative ideas, and shared “aha” moments with young people experiencing science!
