Vol 1, No 2 (2017) International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
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The establishment of a database on current research in UNESCO biosphere reserves: limitations and opportunities
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)The investigation into current research on biosphere reserves is complex and multi-faceted. Numerous factors, including the widespread interests of those publishing on biosphere reserves, publication methods, author ... -
The periodic review reports of the biosphere reserves of the MaB Programme. Case study: Biosphere Reserve Sierras de Cazorla, Segura and las Villas
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)Biosphere Reserves are areas of territory recognized for their environmental and social particularities which belong to UNESCO's "Man and Biosphere" Programme. Every 10 years, the responsible agency for the management of ... -
The International Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ICSRC)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)The establishment of the International Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities (ICSRC) was proposed as a legacy project at the October 2013 meeting of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves, which included 36 countries from Europe and ... -
Using Enhancing our heritage toolkit for assessing management effectiveness of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)Biosphere reserves operating under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme aim to achieve three mandate management objectives of conservation, sustainable socio-economic development, and logistic support. The apparent ... -
International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves - Volume 1, Issue 2 (2017)
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)The second issue of the International Journal of UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. -
The relationship between tourism and the biosphere reserve status: The Danube Delta – If the Danube is “the sustainable highway’ of Europe, then the Danube Delta should be the sustainable gate to the Black Sea
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)The main aim of this article is to find out whether the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve (DDBR) demonstrates the characteristics of a biosphere reserve, and if its functions contribute to the sustainable socio-economic ... -
Sharing the range
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)Southwestern Alberta is where the mountains meet the prairies. Strong winds shape the landscape, and the Rocky Mountains transition rapidly to agricultural lands. The area is part of the Crown of the Continent, home to the ... -
Biosphere Reserves: learning spaces for sustainability
(Electronic version published by Vancouver Island University, 2017-08)Since 1976, the research on sustainable development practices at the Biosphere Reserves (BRs) of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme have yielded valuable experiences and built an important knowledge base. The ...