Agriculture, fishing and forestry (NAB01‑03)
Interdisciplinary topics
Health and life skills
In vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry, the interdisciplinary topic of health and life skills addresses how people encounter nature. It also addresses local industries, traditions and culture, and how these contribute to the development of identity. It also addresses making choices that safeguard health and safety in various work operations and contributing to good health through health-promoting products and services from the agriculture, fishing and forestry industries.
Democracy and citizenship
In vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry, the interdisciplinary topic of democracy and citizenship addresses the ability to meet a workplace and occupational community, and understand and participate in social debates on nature, the use of resources and management. It also addresses training one's ability to think critically and handle other opinions, and showing respect and tolerance when encountering other people, cultures and practices.
Sustainability
In vg1 agriculture, fishing and forestry, the interdisciplinary topic addresses sustainable development, environmental awareness, climate change, pollution and loss of biological diversity, which future nature users shall help to counteract. Further, it concerns the assessment of environmental challenges in cooperation with various commercial actors. It also involves exploring and using appropriate technology to contribute to sustainable development.