Abstract

Michael Adams’ Biosphere Reserves lecture will serve as something of a “boot camp” for students interested in working in management of land for purposes of conservation and sustainable local development. In the lecture on the Biosphere Reserves will include historical aspects, issues of conservation across a range of ecosystems, sustainable development, and the associated “Logistics” pertaining to requirements of Biosphere Reserves (see below in next line); The Logistics include such issues as use of reserves for education, training, management, research, networking with agencies, outreach to surrounding communities; The important connections with local people, indigenous peoples in many instances, and the specific stakeholders relevant to specific reserves;