10.06.2026
Просветительная кампания ЕАРАЗА/СОЗАР «Голос леса»: 2026–2028 гг.
Название EN:
2026–2028 EARAZA/RUZA Education Conservation Campaign “The Voice of the Forest”
Детально EN:
Information letter by EARAZA/RUZA Working Group on Conservation Education
Dear Colleagues,
The EARAZA/RUZA Working Group on Conservation Education is calling on all educators from zoos, aquariums, nature reserves, and environmental education organizations to join their efforts, experience, and expertise for conducting the 2026–2028 education conservation campaign "The Voice of the Forest". Forests are the lungs of our planet. Forests are home to the majority of Earth's terrestrial animals and plants. At the same time, the area of forests on our planet is continuously declining, which is largely caused by human activity. Our campaign is aimed at bringing information about forests and their importance to the health of the Earth to as wide an audience as possible in order to inspire people to care for the nature and, in particular, forests. Our active involvement will demonstrate the unity of zoos and aquariums and emphasize their role in environmental and conservation education.
The aim and objectives of the conservation campaign “The Voice of the Forest”
Aim:
Attracting attention of the wide public to the importance of the conservation of the forest ecosystems.
Objectives:
· Involvement of various visitor audiences in active forest conservation activities;
· Holding events aimed at raising awareness among visitors of zoos and oceanariums about the threats to forest resources;
· Coordination of interactions between zoos, oceanariums, nature reserves and environmental education organizations; exchange of experience for the implementation of educational programs dedicated to forests; and creation of a united community of educators.
Timing of the conservation campaign
The conservation education campaign “The voice of the Forest” will be carried out in the period from June 1, 2026, to May 31, 2028. The stages of the campaign will be focused on various forest types.
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Stages of the conservation campaign
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Stage
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Timing of the stage
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Theme of the stage
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1
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June – September of 2026
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Tropical forests
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2
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October 2026 – January 2027
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Mixed forests
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3
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February – May of 2027
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Taiga
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4
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June – September of 2028
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Mangrove forests
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5
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October 2027 – January 2028
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Broad-leaved forests
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February – May of 2028
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Forests of transitional natural zones (forest tundra and forest-steppe)
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Participants of the campaign
Both EARAZA and RUZA member institutions and other related organizations (nature reserves, museums, schools, universities and institutions of supplementary education, non-commercial and partner organizations, etc.) can take part in the campaign.
If you have decided to participate in the campaign:
· Please register using the link: https://forms.yandex.ru/u/6a06ef1890fa7b2038e64137.
· Download needed materials (logos, teaching materials, and the campaign presentation video) using the link that will be sent to the participants after their registration process has been completed. Feel free to use all campaign materials for your events. Please include the campaign logos in your posters, flyers, and brochures for events prepared as part of the campaign, both in print and electronic formats, on social media, and on the organization's website.
· Advertise your participation in the campaign on social media and on the organization's website. You can post a video about the campaign. If possible, please make the event covered by local media.
· Conduct a common event for all campaign participants proposed by the Working Group within the designated timeframe.
· At the designated time, organize the events dedicated to the campaign theme, using your own methodological developments or materials provided by the Working Group. Specific event dates can be selected individually by each organization in accordance with organization's schedule and working plan. You can schedule your events to coincide with the dates of the ecological calendar (such as Day of the Forest, days of forest animals; please see below).
· Send a short report (with photos or videos) about each event that you have held to the Working Group’s email for publication on the campaign’s online resources. The report can be compiled in any form but must contain information about the date (timeframe) of the event, the format of the event, and the number of participants.
· Share your teaching materials with your colleagues through the Working Group (optional).
Forms of activities
Events held within the framework of the campaign can take various forms:
· Thematic Days (ecological celebrations, etc.);
· Thematic guided tours to the zoological/botanical collection (e.g. “Inhabitants of the Rainforest”);
· Field trips (to the forest or woodland park);
· Lections (talks);
· Interactive classes (blocks of classes);
· Master classes and workshops;
· Thematic camp;
· Off-site events (at other organizations);
· On-line programmes;
· Social media activities (a series of informational posts, videos, etc.);
· Competitions (both creative (photographs, drawings, crafts, cartoons, videos, essays, etc.) and intellectual);
· Exhibitions;
· Quests;
· Quizzes;
· Research projects (community science);
· Actions (territory cleanup, ecological troops);
· Networking events/collaboration;
· Any other form of activity used by your institution.
The first stage of the campaign
The first stage of the campaign is dedicated to tropical forests; it will last from June through October of 2026. Tropical ecosystems are of great importance for the entire planet and for all regions. Tropical forests influence global and local climates, are part of the water cycle and store huge reserves of carbon. Tropical forests provide essential foods and medicines to people all over the world. Tropical forests are a hotspot for biodiversity on Earth. Each species in the tropical forest is interconnected with other organisms in food webs, pollination and seed dispersal systems, and maintenance of soil fertility.
The Working Group on Conservation Education has prepared informational and methodological materials for free use by all campaign participants. To engage in the topic, it is recommended to read the texts “General information about tropical forests”, “10 facts about tropical forests”, and “List of literature on tropical forests.” Methodological materials can be adapted to the specific situation depending on the zoological collection of the organization.
Join our general event: at the designated time, carry out a quiz dedicated to tropical forests. You can replace the quiz questions by introducing questions about animal species from your zoological collection. Any activity focused on the conservation of tropical forests is welcome. We would be grateful if you would share your methodological developments with all zoos and aquariums via the Working Group. Please send short reports about all events to the Working Group’s email for publication on the campaign’s online resources.
You can schedule your events to coincide with the dates of the ecological calendar:
June 5 – World Environment Day
June 11 – International Jaguar Day
June 29 – International Day of the Tropics
July 10 – Capybara Appreciation Day
July 16 – World Snake Day
July 29 – International Tiger Day
August 19 – World Orangutan Day
September 5 – International Amazon Rainforest Day
The first Saturday of September – Hummingbird Day
The third Sunday of September – Forestry Worker Day (in Russia)
September 20 – International Bat Night
Our contacts:
Email: golos.lesa.26-27@yandex.ru. For any additional questions, please contact EARAZA Executive Office: earaza@mail.ru.
Dear Friends! We invite everyone to join the conservation education campaign “The Voice of the Forest”!
Регион:
Москва, Россия
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27.10.2026
Вторая международная конференция по системам водоподготовки и жизнеобеспечения аквариумов и бассейнов для содержания животных «Водяной-2026»
Название EN:
The Second International Conference “Merman-2026” on the aquarium water treatment and life support systems for the maintenance of aquatic animals
Детально EN:
Dear Colleagues!
You are invited to participate in the Second International Conference “Merman-2026” on the aquarium water treatment and life support systems for the maintenance of aquatic animals. The Conference will take place in the city of Voronezh on October 27–29, 2006; it is dedicated to the 15 th anniversary of the Voronezh Oceanarium. The Conference will be jointly jrganized by the Voronezh Oceanarium, Eurasian Regional Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EARAZA), and Russian Union of Zoos and Aquariums (RUZA).
On October 27, 2026, a training course “Basics of the operation of water treatment and life support systems for dolphinariums and oceanariums” will be held with the support from the COSBA Training and Certification Center. State certificates will be given to the participants upon the completion of the course.
The Conference program will include discussions on the topics and challenges related to the selection of equipment, technologies and methods of treatment and disinfection of water in the water treatment and life support systems at the stages of projecting, building and operation of large aquariums, oceanariums, dolphinariums, and enclosures with pools designed for the maintenance of marine mammals including polar bears, crocodiles and other reptiles, hippos, Eurasian otters and other aquatic animals.
The Conference is aimed at the consolidation of efforts and exchange of results of the research and experience of experts in the field of water treatment and life support systems. The conference serves as a platform for presenting and discussing innovations, currents trends, emerging issues, practical problems and decisions, as well as for establishing business contacts and promoting specialists’ own products.
We invite managers and specialists in operation of water treatment and life support systems designed for aquariums, dolphinariums, and zoo pools for animals; specialists in water treatment and hydrochemistry; aquarium and water pool life support system developers and designers; manufactures and suppliers of equipment and materials for water treatment and life support systems; representatives of specialized research and educational institutions; and other stakeholders to attend the Conference.
The Conference program includes:
- presentations and round-table discussions focused on the operation of life support systems designed for marine and freshwater aquariums, dolphinariums, and pools for aquatic animals;
- exhibition and presentation of the latest equipment for life support, water treatment and water quality control systems;
- visit of the Oceanarium, including a guided tour to life support systems;
- cultural program.
The Conference will be funded out of the participants’ registration fees and contributions of the organizers and sponsors.
Participants will be responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses. All the participants will be accommodated in the partner hotel that will provide a discount for the partipants of the Conference. The First Conference “Merman-2019” (October 2–4, 2019, Sochi) was attended by 62 specialists from 6 countries. The Conference included 19 presentations and 3 round-table discussions.
For any questions regarding participation in the Conference, please contact Andrey Kochnev (tel.: +7 911 922 93 26, email: info@vodyanoy.org).
Регион:
Воронеж, Россия
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