NordMAB – A thematic network about nordicity and UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

NordMAB is an informal thematic network for Nordic cooperation, within UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (BR). We collaborate to address challenges of sustainable development in a northern context. Our network is composed of biosphere reserves in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Scotland, and Canada.

NordMAB Webinars is a serie of presentations of biosphere reserves within the network. During 2025, we will learn more about:
Blekinge Archipelago BR, Sweden (January 30th)
Galloway & Southern Ayrshire BR, Scotland (January 30th)
Snæfellsnes biosphere candidate, Iceland (March 13th)
Storkriket biosphere candidate, Sweden (March 13th)
Kristianstads Vattenrike BR, Sweden (April 24th)
Nordhordland BR, Norway (April 24th)
Wester Ross BR, Scotland (September 4th)
Žuvintas BR, Lithuania (September 4th)
Møn BR, Denmark (October 23rd)
Voxnadalen BR, Sweden (October 23rd)
Lake Vänern Archipelago and Mount Kinnekulle BR, Sweden (December 4th)
North Karelia BR, Finland (December 4th)

Background

The UNESCO Man and Biosphere programme develops the basis for the rational and sustainable use and conservation of the resources of the biosphere and for the improvement of the overall relationship between people and their environment. It predicts the consequences of today’s actions in tomorrow’s world and thereby increases people’s ability to efficiently manage natural resources for the well being of both human populations and the environment.

NordMAB is a dynamic and interactive network of biosphere reserves that was initiated in 2004 when a conference was held to share experience and to look for possibilities for cooperation within nordic BRs. Since then, the network has evolved to include new BRs when designated by UNESCO, network meetings has been arranged, and deeper collaboration has been made possible with funding from the Nordic Council of Ministers.

Publications

Local Actions for the New Global Biodiversity Framework (2024)
Guide to establish Biosphere Reserves in Nordic countries (2024)

Nordic Biosphere Reserves – experiences and cooperation (2005)

Network Reports: 2018, 2017, 2016

Annual Meetings: 2017: Mön Denmark

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