Educational Programs

The Silti-Butajera Geopark offers educational programs designed to promote awareness, knowledge, and sustainable development centered on its geological and cultural heritage.

Educational Programs Overview

• Programs include classroom-based learning and field trips for students, educators, and local stakeholders focused on geology, biodiversity, cultural history, and sustainable tourism practices.

• Workshops and training sessions are conducted for educators to integrate geopark concepts into school curricula and encourage hands-on geological and environmental education.

• The geopark collaborates with local schools, universities, and research institutions to foster scientific research, community participation, and youth engagement.

• Special training sessions and capacity-building activities are organized with support from UNESCO and the Ethiopian Ministry of Tourism to promote geoparks as tools for sustainable development and geoheritage conservation.

• These programs aim to empower local communities through education, raise awareness of the geopark’s value, and promote geotourism and conservation jobs.

Notable Initiatives

• Regional workshops, including the 2025 UNESCO Global Geoparks and Geotourism workshop in Addis Ababa, featured educational components such as technical sessions, case studies, and field visits to geopark sites in Ethiopia.

• Training of local educators with follow-up activities involving experiential learning and project work based on the geopark’s natural and cultural sites.

Such educational efforts contribute to creating a sense of pride and stewardship among local people, sustainable livelihood opportunities, and enhanced visitor experiences, all integral to the Silti-Butajera Geopark’s long-term success.