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Green Footprint partners met in Rome on 7–8 September to review new educational videos and plan the next stages of the project, which encourages young travellers to make a positive contribution to the places they visit.

Representatives of Reykjanes Geopark attended the EGN conference in Finland in September, presenting projects on education, the 2026 total solar eclipse, regenerative tourism and the community in Grindavík. GeoCamp and Katla Geopark were also represented among the participants from Iceland.

The total solar eclipse on August 12 will be a unique experience on the Reykjanes Peninsula, with many places to experience the event, both in urban areas and out in nature. Here you can find information about designated gathering points in towns and selected viewing locations in natural areas, including details on access and facilities.

Here you will find all the key information related to the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026.

In preparation for the total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026, an educational exhibition has opened at the Garðskagi Heritage Museum, offering visitors the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon ahead of the historic event.

A group of teachers from Reykjanes recently took part in a teacher mobility programme in Denmark, focusing on sustainability, climate education and outdoor learning. The visit is part of the Erasmus+ project “Tides of Change”, which supports collaboration between UNESCO schools and strengthens innovative teaching practices.