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A new scientific paper analyses how the MAB Programme is implemented across Mediterranean biosphere reserves.  

The study was made possible thanks to the involvement of 38 MedMAB members who responded to a survey circulated within the network. 

 The paper is a collaborative work of international experts in the framework of the International University Campus on Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves. 

Mediterranean biosphere reserves are facing rapidly evolving policy expectations. Understanding how they interpret and apply UNESCO’s guidance has never been more important. A new study sheds light on how these sites translate into local action.  

The paper, “Exploring implementation differences of UNESCO policy ...

In December 2022, 196 Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), a landmark global agreement designed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Since then, countries and communities ...

Following the closure of the Erasmus+ EduBioMed project, on capacity building for education and research applied to Mediterranean biosphere reserves, UNESCOMED has taken up its baton and its motto: "It's time to learn from biosphere reserves".

Therefore, from the UNESCOMED website, an interactive platform for the exchange of knowledge on Mediterranean biosphere reserves, we are launching a new series of training videos on biosphere reserves as part of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) produced in the framework of the EduBioMed project.

The series of short videos, which includes an initial inspirational lecture and 28 educational talks organised in 5 ...

The Edu-BioMed project has published a new document to evaluate and give recommendations at the level of legal frameworks and governance mechanisms that influence the management and reality of Mediterranean Biosphere Reserves.

Edu-BioMed partners have drafted a set of guidelines for Mediterranean Higher Education Institutions with the aim to further build their capacity to provide education in and around the topic of Biosphere Reserves and set the basis for future curricula development opportunities.

A new publication is available on the UNESCO Digital Library: "Our Biosphere, Our Future: local actions for the Sustainable Development Goals".

The 100-pages document collects experiences of good practices, initiatives and success stories for the implementation of the SDGs in Biosphere Reserves from all around the world.