This study analyzes whether biosphere reserves (BR) and geoparks (GP) can serve as platforms to contribute education for sustainable development by integrating local authorities communities into the educational process. For two years, we conducted integrated course named “UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Geoparks”, with a total number of 143 students. The curriculum was carefully designed together gov...

Young stakeholders are key actors in social-ecological systems, who have the capacity to be agents of sustainability transformation but also at high risk exclusion unfolding global change challenges. Despite focus on future generations, there has been little research effort aimed understanding young actors’ roles as biosphere stewards. In this work we investigate how perceive and participate im...

Tunisia's Ichkeul Lake is among the most productive ecosystems in Mediterranean, with a great regional value thanks to its diversity of habitats. It an important overwintering area for waterfowl species. RAMSAR wetland, National Park, UNESCO World Heritage, and Biosphere Reserve. This review paper provides broad overview climatic, hydraulic, biogeochemical features, bio-resources, bio-productiv...

In Eastern Europe, several UNESCO Biosphere Reserves (BRs) have been important promoters of transnational and transboundary nature conservation sustainable development. Nevertheless, political institutional barriers scarcity resources hindered successful cross-border cooperation. The prospects for BRs in Europe are mixed, especially relation to the challenges ecosystem degradation climate chang...