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UNESCO Biosphere: Connecting People & Nature
Organised by Dublin Bay Biosphere Partnership, this one day conference takes place on Wednesday October 26th 2016 at the George Moore Lecture Theatre, O'Brien Centre for Science East, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4. The conference will feature both international and local speakers who will give us insight into UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves and what Biospheres stand for as well as highlighting the work being done by a wide range of stakeholders within Dublin Bay Biosphere. It will include:
Themed sessions of talks on:
•Biospheres from the World Network to Dublin Bay
•Education for Sustainable Development
•Conservation & Research in Dublin Bay
Keynote speakers:
•Professor Martin Price - Setting priorities: the World Network of Biosphere Reserves and the Lima Action Plan 2016-2025
•Jeff Melnyk & Laurie Bennett - The Biosphere brand: starting a global movement
•Dr Olivia Crowe - Bird conservation and research in Dublin Bay Biosphere
Parallel workshops on:
•Communication: Tell your powerful story about people and nature
•Supporting sustainable communities: A guide to resources available including local authority funding
•Research networking
Who should attend: Councillors, community groups, local authority staff, policymakers, NGOs, educators, researchers, ecologists, green business and tourism providers
For more information:
Conference webpage www.dublinbaybiosphere.ie
Full programme here
Registration www.eventbrite.com