United States Biosphere Network News Autumn 2019
October 26, 2019
The Online Encyclopedia for UNESCO Biosphere ReservesThe Online Encyclopedia for UNESCO Biosphere ReservesBiosphere for Baltic is a joint commitment initiated in June 2017 during the UN Ocean Conference. The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) in Sweden, the Swedish National Commission of UNESCO, and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management joined forces to increase dissemination of good practices from UNESCO biosphere reserves in the Baltic… read more »
Biosphere for Baltic is a joint commitment initiated in June 2017 during the UN Ocean Conference. The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) in Sweden, the Swedish National Commission of UNESCO, and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management joined forces to increase dissemination of good practices from UNESCO biosphere reserves in the Baltic… read more »
The river Dalälven flows through the biosphere reserve. The transition zone from the open water of the river to the forest has historically been characterized by regularly flooded meadows used for haying and grazing. The river together with the meadows made them an invaluable resource for the local dwellers and created conditions for high biodiversity…. read more »
Biosphere for Baltic is a joint commitment initiated in June 2017 during the UN Ocean Conference. The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) in Sweden, the Swedish National Commission of UNESCO, and the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management joined forces to increase dissemination of good practices from UNESCO biosphere reserves in the Baltic… read more »
Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve Administrative details Country: United States of America Name of BR: Champlain-Adirondack Biosphere Reserve Year designated: 1989 Administrative authorities: (7.6) Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Adirondack Park Agency, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, US Forest Service Name Contact: Co-coordinators: Brian L. Houseal, Kelly Cerialo Contact address: Houseal Cerialo Tel: 518-962-2677 518-327-6387… read more »
Country United States of America Region/Province/ or State California Web Address https://farallones.noaa.gov/manage/goldengatebiosphere.html Date Founded 1988 Size (hectares) 7,251,969 Distinguishing Features Northern California coastline and waters extending 200 nautical miles west in the Pacific Ocean. Main Industries (in terms of employment) tourism, fishery, agriculture Situated in North-Central California, the Golden Gate Biosphere represents a… read more »
Biosphere Reserve Nockberge and Austria has officially applied to UNESCO and been awarded the contract to host EuroMAB in September 2021. More information will follow as plans develop. But for now, check out the beauty of the biosphere, it may be all the inspiration you need to join us in 2021! Contents1 Travel Information2… read more »