Dynamics of Biosphere area development. Cases from UBC cities on how biosphere region works as a promoter of competitiveness and sustainability, e.g. in urban planning and in development of local businesses and tourism.
- Ms. Katja Bonnevier, Coordinator, Archipelago Sea Area Biosphere Reserve in Finland: ” The Situation with Biosphere Areas in the Baltic Sea Region – Trends, Challenges and Positive Openings”
- Mr. Magnus Larsson, Deputy Mayor, City of Karlskrona: ”Biosphere Blekinge Archipelago – supports sustainable growth and development in municipality and archipelago”
- Mr. Toomas Kokovkin, UNESCO MAB focal point for Estonia and member of Programme Committee for the new MAB Strategy: ”UNESCO MAB Strategy 2015-2025 and experiences on the Estonian biosphere reserve”
- Mr. Hannu Koponen, Development Manager at the Regional Council of Central Finland: ”Regional development and economic perspectives on biosphere initiatives”