Criteria for selection and evaluation of biosphere reserves in support of the UNESCO MAB programme in South Africa

Pool-Stanvliet, Ruida; Stoll-Kleemann, Susanne; Giliomee, J.H.

doi:10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.02.047

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“…Ishwaran (2012) opined that biosphere reserve is well thought-out to be a unique strategy for conservation and sustainable development that humans are endeavouring to accomplish. The Man and Biosphere (MAB) International Coordinating Council adopted the Lima Action Plan that was endorsed in the 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, held in Peru (UNESCO, 2017; Pool-Stanvliet et al , 2018). The latter authors identified core areas that are statutory protected, buffer zone(s) adjoining the core areas and the transition area as the three main elements that cover the biosphere reserve.…”

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Community participation in environmental sustainability: a case study of proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Malaysia

Jaafar

Ebekozien

Mohamad

2021

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Purpose Globally, several studies have shown that biosphere reserves faced severe threats related to climate and human changes. Community participation in environmental sustainability may mitigate these threats in biosphere reserve destinations. Therefore, this paper aims to examine the community perceptions regarding the proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve with the support of Community Readiness Theory to the framework via qualitative research. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this, 13 face-to-face interviews were conducted that covered major communities within the hill and validated via secondary sources. Phenomenological type of qualitative research and a combination of purposeful and snowball type of non-probability sampling techniques were used. Findings This paper found that Penang Hill Corporation does collaborate with communities around the hill in matters connected with hill conservation. Research limitations/implications This paper is limited to investigating community perceptions regarding the proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve. Future research is needed to further investigate the framework and the supporting theory (Community Readiness Theory). Practical implications This paper recommended that Penang Hill Corporation should build more effective communication capacity for the communities around the hill via coordinated synergy within the various agencies and communities. Also, the act that established the corporation should be reviewed to capture the provision of liaison offices for agencies controlling various sections of the hill. Originality/value This paper demonstrates that positive community engagement will enhance environmental sustainability and possibly facilitate recognition by UNESCO’s Man and Biosphere Reserve Programme.

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Community participation in environmental sustainability: a case study of proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Malaysia

Jaafar

Ebekozien

Mohamad

2021

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“…Trong đó, có 4 KDTSQ (Cần Giờ, Cát Bà, Châu thổ sông Hồng và Cù Lao Chàm -Hội An) là tương đối phù hợp theo tiêu chí diện tích của Cộng hòa Liên bang Đức, còn 5 KDTSQ còn lại đều có diện tích lớn hơn diện tích tối đa từ khoảng 2 lần (Lang Biang, Mũi Cà Mau), đến hơn 6 lần (Đồng Nai) và khoảng 8 lần (Kiên Giang, Tây Nghệ An) diện tích tối đa của một KDTSQ [11]. Trong khi đó, có 2 KDTSQ là nhỏ hơn tiêu chí diện tích của Nam Phi (Cát Bà, Cù Lao Chàm -Hội An) [12]. Đặc điểm về diện tích và vị trí của các KDTSQ tại Việt Nam được thể hiện tại Hình 2.…”

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Management of Biosphere Reserves in Vietnam: Status and Challenges

Hiếu¹,

Thuy²,

Nam³

2021

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Vietnam has the second largest number of biosphere reserves (BRs) in Southeast Asia with 9 BRs, covering over 4.3 million hectares. Based on the specific conditions of each locality, some BRs have implemented a number of activities for sustainable management. However, there have been certain challenges to the effective management of BRs in Vietnam. This paper analyzes these challenges, including management policy aspect, organizational management, organizational management practices, and resources for management. The analysis results show that the term of BR has not yet been institutionalized in the national legal system as a unified management entity. In addition, the management structure and plan of the biosphere reserve is not consistent and not fully delineated at both national and local levels. The development and implementation of plans, coordination, cooperation and information sharing among key stakeholders at the BRs are inadequate. Moreover, there is difficulty in achieving the best results in implementing these activities and resources for management are still insufficient, especially human and financial resources.

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“…The Implementation Plan and Monitoring and Evaluation Framework associated with the Strategy, list specific criteria for the designation and evaluation of biosphere reserves that inter alia refer to the value of having biosphere reserves, especially core areas, listed as longterm study sites for climate change research and monitoring. 7 The Strategy also emphasises the general research role of biosphere reserves and the value of joint research agendas with tertiary institutions. The intention is that, coordinated effectively, biosphere reserves have the potential to assist the country towards meeting its international commitments in terms of the SDGs and the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, as well as the implementation of national priorities such as the National Development Plan.…”

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The scientific value of UNESCO biosphere reserves

Pool-Stanvliet¹,

Coetzer²

2020

S. Afr. J. Sci.

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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) launched its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme in 1971, with its 'biosphere reserve' concept instituted 5 years thereafter. The aim of the MAB Programme is to improve the relationship between people and their natural environment, and provides an explicitly people-centred conservation approach that emphasises the synergies and trade-offs between environmental 'preservation' and environmental 'use'. These synergies, i.e. linking people and nature in pursuit of development goals, are being executed in landscapes designated as biosphere reserves. Sites are listed in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) and organised into regional networks in order to improve networking and collaboration. South Africa is a member of AfriMAB (regional MAB network for sub-Saharan Africa) and is the current coordinator of the southern Africa sub-regional network.

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Criteria for selection and evaluation of biosphere reserves in support of the UNESCO MAB programme in South Africa

Cited by 21 publications

References 32 publications

Community participation in environmental sustainability: a case study of proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Malaysia

Community participation in environmental sustainability: a case study of proposed Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve, Malaysia

Management of Biosphere Reserves in Vietnam: Status and Challenges

The scientific value of UNESCO biosphere reserves

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