Biosphere Reserves Institute
International Workshop:
Research in European UNESCO Biosphere Reserves
13th February - 16th February 2024
Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development, City Campus
Schicklerstraße 5, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany
The main goal of the workshop is to advance the implementation of the recommendations of the Eberswalde Declaration and the Lima Action Plan for research in biosphere reserves. This event is also part of a series of workshops supported by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), since 2020. The workshops aim to link European Biosphere Reserves practitioners and facilitate the exchange of best practices. The current workshop is, therefore, designed to promote an active exchange between managers and staff responsible for research and monitoring in different European biosphere reserves. Discussions on research progress, gaps, needs, collaboration with research managers and staff from diverse biosphere reserves are also expected.
© 2022 Yen-You Lin
Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve
About
UNESCO Biosphere Reserves are unique places for innovative sustainability research and partnerships. According to the Lima Action Plan, biosphere reserves can play a significant role in sustainability research, e.g., by serving as living labs to understand and monitor social-environmental changes, by providing infrastructure to the development of research activities, by collaborating with research institutions in the development of projects, and by undertaking research to inform their own management plans.
In 2022, the Biosphere Reserves Institute of the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development organized the International Conference on “Science and Research in, for and with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves”. In this conference, more than 100 participants from 46 countries jointly developed the “Eberswalde Declaration” a proposal to strengthen science, Indigenous and other knowledge systems, as well as research in, for, and with UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. In 2022, the Eberswalde Declaration was presented to and endorsed by the International Coordinating Council of the UNESCO “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB) Programme. The declaration includes recommendations for research in individual biosphere reserves addressing data accessibility, communication and publication of results, definition of research needs, and establishment of collaborations with researchers and other local actors.
The main goal of the workshop is to advance the implementation of the recommendations of the Eberswalde Declaration and the Lima Action Plan for research in biosphere reserves. This event is also part of a series of workshops supported by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN), since 2020. The workshops aim to link European Biosphere Reserves practitioners and facilitate the exchange of best practices. The current workshop is, therefore, designed to promote an active exchange between managers and staff responsible for research and monitoring in different European biosphere reserves. Discussions on research progress, gaps, needs, collaboration with research managers and staff from diverse biosphere reserves are also expected.
The workshop will be held on February 13th to 16th 2024 at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (Eberswalde, Germany).
The deadline to register is 29.11.2023. Limited funds are available to support a small number of participants.
Profile of Participants
• Biosphere reserve staff (practitioners) or managers involved in research activities in European Biosphere Reserves
• Working knowledge of English
• Contribution to group discussions and/or presentation of your experience related with research in European Biosphere Reserves
Registration
Programme
Programme Overview
| Date & Time | Feb. 13th (Tues.) | Feb. 14th (Wed.) | Feb. 15th (Thurs.) | Feb. 16th (Fri.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Arriving | Session 1 | Excursion to Schorfheide-Chorin Biosphere Reserve | Session 4 / Conclusion & Closing Session |
| Afternoon | Registration & Welcome Reception | Session 2 | Session 3 | Departure |
| Evening | Intercultural Celebration |
Topics
Session 1: Current research progress (research priorities, methodology and results)
Session 2: Research gaps and needs
Session 3: Monitoring and research data accessibility and management
Session 4: Exploring research collaborations
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there a participation fee?
Participating in the workshop is free of charge.
2. Can the accommodation and travelling be financed?
Limited funds are available to support a small number of participants regarding travel, accommodation, and food. In case you would like to apply to finance support, please select the options in the registration form. We will notify you if you are selected. All sponsored participants are suggested to give a short talk or a presentation sharing their experiences working in biosphere reserves.
3. How do I arrive at Eberswalde?
We recommend you take the regional express train (RE3) from Berlin Main Station or Berlin Gesundbrunnen, it takes 30-35 minutes to reach Eberswalde station, and then you can either take buses or walk 15 minutes to our city campus (Address: Schicklerstraße 5, 16225 Eberswalde, Germany), where the workshop will take place.
It is also possible to fly to Berlin-Brandenburg airport from your country, and then take the FEX airport express train to Berlin Gesundbrunnen, after that you can follow the route above.
If you are funded by us, we will contact you for more transport details. Carbon emissions from the transport of sponsored participants will be compensated.
Contact & Further Information
Questions or seeking further information?
Contact Mr. Yen-You Lin (project management) via email at BRI@hnee.de
Support and Funding
This workshop is supported by the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation (BfN) with funds from the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV).
