Speleological Education for Children and Youth Commission

Dra. Mariana Barbosa Timo

Coordinator

 

Prof.Dr. Luiz Eduardo Panisset Travassos

Vice-coodinator

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In accordance with Article 3 (Purpose) and Article 9 (Commissions) of the Statutes of the International Union of Speleology (UIS), the Speleological Education for Children and Youth Commission has the following objectives:

 

• To promote speleology among children and youth as a multidisciplinary field that integrates science, culture, sports, environmental awareness, and heritage preservation.

 

• To foster international cooperation among speleologists, educators, and institutions dedicated to educating children and adolescents in caves, karst, and related environments.

 

• To develop and disseminate educational resources, pedagogical strategies, and didactic tools to introduce speleological knowledge and values to young people in formal and non-formal settings.

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• To encourage awareness and responsibility in the protection and sustainable use of the world’s speleological and karst heritage, and to cultivate ethical behaviour and respect for nature from an early age.

 

• To support capacity building by organising workshops, seminars, and training for teachers, instructors, and youth leaders engaged in speleological education.

 

• To stimulate curiosity and engagement through activities that connect young people with the underground world in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring way.

 

• To document and share successful experiences and educational models, contributing to the advancement of speleological education globally and reinforcing UIS’s mission to promote all aspects of speleology.