Event ID: 48 Title: Enhancing Management Synergy between Biosphere Reserves and Other International Designations in Multi-Internationally Designated Areas (MIDAs)
This side event will explore ways to strengthen cooperation and synergy among Biosphere Reserves that are part of Multi-Internationally Designated Areas (MIDAs), sites designated under more than one international framework, such as the UNESCO MAB Programme, the World Heritage Convention, the UNESCO Global Geoparks and the Ramsar Convention. With MIDAs increasing worldwide, it is vital to understand their characteristics and impacts on BR management. The workshop will share good practices and encourage dialogue among stakeholders. The event aims to foster mutual understanding, identify innovative approaches for integrated management, and promote cross-designation collaboration that supports biosphere conservation, sustainable development.
| Preliminary Agenda | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Content | Speaker |
| 13:15-13:20 (5 mins) | Opening Remarks | Mr. Yulbeom Lee Director General of GCIDA |
| 13:20-13:25 (5 mins) | Welcoming Remarks | Mr. Jongwon Choi Vice Chairperson of the MAB National Committee of the ROK, Park Conservation Executive Director of Korea National Park Service |
| 13:25-13:40 (15 mins) | Keynote Presentation: Introduction to the MIDAs and the GCIDA's Role in Their Management Improvement | Dr. Suk-Kyung Shim Vice Chairperson of the MAB National Committee of the ROK, Chair of International Advisory Committee for Biosphere Reserves |
| 13:40-13:55 (15 mins) | Multidesignated UNESCO Properties in the US Biosphere Network | Dr. Chris Groves, Mr. Cliff McCreedy, Mr. Jon Putnam, and Ms. Sarah Gaines United States Biosphere Network |
| 13:55-14:10 (15 mins) | Huangshan MIDA Case Study(China) | Ms. Runze Chen Engineer of the Geopark Office, Huangshan Geopark Administrative Committee |
| 14:10-14:25 (15 mins) | Jeju MIDA Case Study(Republic of Korea) | Dr. Jong-Kab Kim Head of Hallasan Research Department, World Heritage Office, Jeju Province |
| 14:25-14:35 (10 mins) | Open Discussion | All Participants |
| 14:35-14:45 (10 mins) | Tea Break(Catering Provided) | All Participants |
