There is only one planet: not one for nature and another one for human beings. The pandemic raised awareness of our interdependence with the living world. Biodiversity, the climate crisis and well-being are interconnected so we must find solutions to foster a better cohabitation between nature and humans, share knowledge and equip youth with the skills and values needed to live in harmony with all living beings.
The IUCN World Conservation Congress will be a key milestone for nature conservation and the development of a new global framework for biodiversity, ahead of the Convention of the Parties to the Convention for Biological Diversity.
This pavilion tells the story of how UNESCO and LVMH act together for biodiversity, to reconcile humans with nature and protect, share and transmit the beauty and richness of life on earth. Special events will be organized at the pavilion during the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Marseille, both the pavilion and the events are freely accessible to the public (stand A41).
Exhibit
Together, we can write a different story
We must find solutions to foster a better cohabitation between Nature and humans, share knowledge and equip youth with the skills and values needed to live in harmony with all living beings.
Biodiversity, the living fabric of our planet
UNESCO invites a full reconciliation with the living, where 100% of humans respect this Earth we inhabit and share with all non-humans.
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Time to reconcile with Nature
The MAB programme has shown that it is also, and above all, outside of protected areas that we must invest in order to design and implement an ecological and solidarity-based transition. It is not only the biological or physical environment that conserves biodiversity, but also the social and economic systems that depend on it.
UNESCO designated sites: connecting knowledge, cultures, values and conscience
There is a space to speak ot our connection to Nature and to valorize the people who are creating opportunities that make a different. UNESCO is at the forefront of the interconnectivity of territories through its unique networks of sites.
UNESCO & Guerlain's "Women for Bees" programme
UNESCO and Guerlain have launched a state-of-the-art female beekeeping programme, "Women for Bees", implemented in UNESCO designated sites around the world. By 2025 this parternship will have trained more than 50 women beekeepers.
UNESCO-LVMH project in Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
UNESCO and LVMH launched a joint partnership aiming to reconcile environmental protection and biodiversity conservation with sustainable economic development, respectful of local cultural contexts, by tackling two major issues: rehabilitating degraded lands and creating of sustainable employment.
Good practices for conservation in UNESCO designated sites
This panel presents three concrete examples: Jobs for Carbon in the Gouritz Biosphere Reserve, South Africa; Environmental education from São Paulo to Europe; the Central Africa World heritage Forest initiative.
UNESCO's good practices for sustainable use and agriculture
This panel presents three concrete examples: Development of sustainable agriculture in the Oasis du Sud (Morocco); Sustainable agriculture in Northern Italy;
The ecological agriculture efforts of “Aya Town”in Japan.
UNESCO's good practices for innovation
This panel presents three concrete examples: Menorca Smart Island: Energy and Mobility 2020; Clean energy solutions in Rwanda; Solar panels in the Mbaracayú Forest Biosphere Reserve.
‘Wither’ by Thijs Biersteker
Thijs Biersteker creates interactive awareness installations about the world’s most pressing issues today.
His work seamlessly combines scientific research and new technologies to deliver an empowering experience that is accessible both intellectually and technologically.
His immersive art installations –often described as eco- or awareness art– turn the impact of topics like climate change, air pollution, ocean plastic and the anthropocene into tangible experiences that travel the world to create awareness around these topics.
His collaborations with the top scientists and universities around the world lead to a fluid mixture of data, sensors, living trees, kinetic motion, big data visualisations and recycled plastics that make people feel the facts again.
Event programme
Sunday 5 September
- 14:00- 14:30
Young stewards of biosphere reserves: present and future perspectives
Alicia Donnellan (UiB Unesco chair and EuroMAB Youth) - 14:00-17:00
Q&A session on Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
Paulo Massoca (Researcher)
Monday 6 September
- 10:00-10:30
EuroMAB Youth Network - stewardship stories from our newsletter
Alicia Donnellan (UiB Unesco chair and EuroMAB Youth) - 10:00-11:00
Q&A session on Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
Paulo Massoca (Researcher) - 13:00-15:00
REHAB role-playing game
Christope Le Page - 15:30-17:00
Q&A session on Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
Paulo Massoca (Researcher)
Tuesday 7 September
- 10:00-11:00
LIFE Rivière Dordogne - River conservation and restoration and agroecology
Justine Quetier (bassin de la Dordogne) - 11:00-12:00
Q&A session on Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
Paulo Massoca (Researcher) - 15:30-17:00
LIFE Rivière Dordogne - River conservation and restoration and agroecology
Justine Quetier (bassin de la Dordogne)
Wednesday 8 September
- 10:00 – 10h30
Réseau des éco-acteurs
Benjamin Cau (Marais Audomarois) - 11:30 - 12:00
Q&A session on 2021 Youth Forum
Benjamin Cau (Marais Audomarois) - 15:00-15:30
Participatory evaluation of Ecosystem Services in BRs - and example of Nordhordland Biosphere Reserves
Alicia Donnellan (UiB Unesco chair and EuroMAB Youth) - 15:30-17:00
Projet Interreg BCHT de tourisme durable (coopération avec les RB de Brighton & Lewes + North Devon)
Benjamin Cau, Sabine Courouble (Marais Audomarois)
More event will be announced soon, this schedule will be updated.
UNESCO is also coordinating several sessions at the IUCN World Conservation Congress
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