The MAB Strategy and its Lima Action Plan The way forward

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1 NATURAL SCIENCES The MAB Strategy and its Lima Action Plan The way forward Flavia Schlegel, Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, UNESCO 1 Meeting with National Commissions for UNESCO, 12 October 2016

2 Implementation and Reporting Timeline 38th session of the GC November 2015 MAB Strategy for endorsed December February 2016 Participatory, open and transparent drafting process (contributions of Member States, MAB NatCom, MAB and BR Focal Points, and regional and thematic networks 4 th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves and 28 th Session of the MAB ICC, March 2016 Adoption of the Lima Declaration and Lima Action Plan th Session of the EXB, October 2016 Progress Report on the implementation of the MAB Strategy and LAP, and possible endorsement of the LAP NEXT STEPS 2017 to 2025 Annual Progress Report by regional and thematic networks and biannual Progress Report by Member States 39th session of the GC November 2017 Progress Report on the implementation of the MAB Strategy and LAP by the UNESCO DG to the General Conference 2020 Mid-term evaluation of the implementation of the Lima Action Plan Annual Progress Report by regional and thematic networks and biannual Progress Report by Member States December 2025 Final Report and Evaluation of the MAB Strategy and Lima Action Plan

3 4 th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves 1st MAB World Congress outside Europe Over 1,000 participants from 115 countries 34 workshops and side events related to SDGs and climate change. 20 new sites were added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves Launch of the Lima Action Plan and adoption of the Lima Declaration 3

4 The World Network of Biosphere Reserves 669 Biosphere Reserves In 120 countries 16 transboundary (Africa: 2, Europe & NA: 12, LAC: 1) Including 1 transcontinental BR between Europe (Spain) and Arab States (Morocco) LAC 125 BR in 21 countries Europe and North America 302 BR in 36 countries Africa 70 BR in 28 countries Arab States 30 BR in 11 countries Asia and the Pacific 142 BR in 24 countries There are still 75 Member States that have no biosphere reserve. 4

5 Biosphere Reserves as model regions for sustainable development Conserve biological and cultural diversity at a global scale. Provide local solutions to global sustainable development challenges, including climate change. Facilitate the application of sustainability science and serve as knowledge and skill incubators. Foster resilience of vulnerable groups to build equitable and healthy societies. Explore and test green economy and green society paradigms. 5

6 LAP Strategic Action Areas vs SDGs A. The WNBR consisting of effectively functioning models for sustainable development B. Inclusive, dynamic and result-oriented collaboration and networking within the MAB Programme and the WNBR C. Effective external partnerships and sufficient and sustainable funding for the MAB Programme and the WNBR D. Comprehensive, modern, open, and transparent communication, information and data sharing E. Effective governance of and within the MAB Programme and the World Network of Biosphere Reserves 6

7 Lima Action Plan LAP is as a matrix structured according to the five Strategic Action Areas of the MAB Strategy Strategic Action Areas, 62 Actions with specific outcomes and performance indicators. 7

8 MAB in the Preliminary Proposal 39 C/5 MPII/SC SO 4: Strengthening science technology and innovation systems and policies nationally, regionally and globally SO 5: Promoting international scientific cooperation on critical challenges to sustainable development MLA 1 Harnessing STI and knowledge for sustainable development 1. Developing inclusive STI systems Strengthen the policy framework to develop and maintain inclusive STI systems Direct impact: SDG targets 9.5, 9.b, 17.6, 17.7, 17.8, 17.14, 17.16, Additional impact: SDG target 5.c 2. Monitoring STI systems Strengthen the capacities of Member States to monitor and to critically assess different knowledge systems and STI for development Direct impact: SDG targets 17.18, Increasing capacity Increase institutional and human capacity to produce, disseminate and apply knowledge, with special attention on youth, women and local and indigenous communities and on the use of ICTs. Direct impact: SDG targets 9.5, 9.b, 17.9 Additional impact: SDG targets 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 4.b, 4.c, 5.5, 5.b, 7.a, 12.a MLA 2 Advancing science for sustainable management of natural resources, disaster risk reduction and climate change action through IHP, MAB and IGGP 4. Strengthen scientific cooperation Strengthen cooperation of IHP, MAB, IGGP with scientific institutions and networks for sustainable management and use of natural resources, biodiversity and particularly for freshwater security Direct impact: SDGs 6, 13, 15 - all targets Additional impact: SDG targets 2.4, 2.a, 3.3, 7.a, Increasing resilience Increase resilience to climate change and natural disasters, with special attention to vulnerable groups including SIDS, indigenous peoples and local communities through IHP, MAB, and IGGP Direct impact: SDG targets 6.5, 9.1, 11.4, 11.5, 11.b, 13.1, 13.3, 13.b, 15.3 Additional impact: SDG targets 1.5, Sites for sustainable development Develop MAB biosphere reserves and IGGP Geoparks as learnin g sites for inclusive and comprehensive approaches to sustainab le development, equal access to and benefit sharing from natur al resources Direct impact: SDG targets 6.6, 6.b, 9.3, 9.5, 11.b, 13.3, , 15.9 Additional impact: SDG targets 1.4, 2.5, 4.7, 5.5, 7.b, 8.3, 8.4, 8.9, 12.2, 12.5, 12.b 8

9 Concrete examples of immediate follow-up Biosphere Reserves Products and Services Branding workshops (Lima 2015; Shanghai 2015; Bogota 2016; Parma 2016). Green Economy in Biosphere Reserves project (GEBR) in three sub-saharan African countries; Ghana, Nigeria, and Tanzania. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was the first country to adopt its National LAP. Wakatobi Asia Pacific Workshop, Indonesia (June 2016) on local governments in LAP implementation. First World MAB Youth Forum in the Po Delta Biosphere Reserve, Italy, in September

10 UNESCO s NatComms supporting MAB activities UNESCO National Commissions: Ensure national synergy among UNESCO programmes and affiliated institutions (centers and chairs), Provide policy and institutional backup for MAB national committees and BR to participate in MAB platforms and MAB networks, MAB National Committees: Represent the national authorities for all MAB activities in the countries, Scientific and coordinating bodies to lead the national and local communities committed to MAB mission and the global actions for BR, Identify and nominate BR, and ensure full function of designated BRs. In the absence of a MAB NCs or MAB Focal Point, Nat Comms can take their role, for example when signing a nomination form. 10

11 UNESCO s NatComms supporting MAB activities 11

12 Your Biosphere Reserve is your key to sustainable development! 12