The international research and teaching project TRANSECTS organized a workshop at HNEE with guests from universities and biosphere reserves from Canada, South Africa and Germany. Understanding was deepened of possibilities and methods of transdisciplinary research in science, education and practice. Transdisciplinary international learning labs (TILLs), are held annually and alternately in Germany, Canada and South Africa. HNEE students can also apply for these 6-8-week learning labs.