The focus of the Program

EuroMAB 2007 focused on how to enhance linkages between Science and Society, using the experience of the 248 biosphere reserves in the 32 countries making up the EuroMAB Network as learning and sharing sites for sustainable development.

As a result, EuroMAB 2007 meeting defined an agenda for the EuroMAB Network in order to better integrate the science and knowledge sharing approach within biosphere reserves with practices and management of natural and cultural assets in Europe, in order to make this Network and its achievements more visible an politically relevant in the region.

Antalya

It was a pleasure to host 123 participants from 32 different countries in “Bridging Science and Society-EuroMAB 2007-Turkey” held at Titanic Beach Resort Hotel in Antalya between on 12-16 November 2007. Turkish MaB National Committee and Turkish National Commission for UNESCO with UNESCO BRESCE Office, MaB Secretariat, Turkish Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and General Directorate of Nature Conservation and National Parks jointly organized the EuroMAB 2007 Meeting for MAB National Committees, Biosphere Reserve Coordinators, Experts and Young Scientists of the EuroMAB Region.

Throughout the meeting EuroMaB members shared their experiences and ideas on the five thematic issues through presentations, group work and discussions.

Proposals for partnerships and cooperative activities on EuroMAB actions and activities in science, developments, education, capacity building, learning and policy issues.

Communication strategy for building effective EuroMAB network identity, network governance and outreach.

EuroMAB Draft Action Plan for Madrid 2008 Action Plan.