Canadian Biosphere Research Network

July 13, 2009 Comments Off

CBRN is a network for researchers conducting both research ON (e.g., what is the significance and what are the practical applications of the concept?) and IN (research on a variety of topics that takes place in) biosphere reserves in Canada.
In the words of one of the network’s founders and early members, Munju Ravindra, “the object [...]

The Biosphere Reserve Information Database Project

July 13, 2009 Comments Off

The three main components of this project are: [i] a library of biosphere reserve documents and papers; [ii] a database and website interface for an inventory of monitoring and research activities in biosphere reserves; and [iii] database and website interface for biosphere reserve data including biotic, abiotic and human cultural observations.
* Support : Environement Canada



Because the biggest threat to our environment is lack of understanding, our biggest opportunity is helping educate the public on researchers’ findings. This is what UNESCO is about: education, science and culture.

- Bob Maher, Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve