E.C.O. is a non-university research and educational institution for "nature conservation in the 21st century". Our focus is on protected areas and designated regions. We have projects all over the world with a special focus on the South Caucasus. Also, we offer several trainings and courses: EPA - European Parks Academy (summer academy for professionals) MCA - Management of Conservation Areas (university master for professionals) NSFK - Naturschutzfachkraft (certificate course) More informationon the trainings: https://e-c-o.at/trainings-en.htm