EuroMAB 2015 conference in Haapsalu, Estonia
Biosphere Reserves: from heritage to sustainable innovation
Event Programme and workshops
Registration
Destination information: Haapsalu, Estonia
Transportation Information
Accommodation during Conference
Study Tour to Hiiumaa or Vormsi island
Conference Venue - Haapsalu Cultural Centre
Accompanying Person Programme
About Estonia
Post-Tour to Matsalu and Saaremaa island
Event Contacts
About the Man and the Biosphere Programme
Presentations and the Conclusions of Workshops
Event Programme and workshops
Detailed Programme for EuroMAB 2015 workshops
Detailed EuroMAB 2015 workshop programme in pdf format.General Programme
EuroMAB Conference 2015, pre-event day, 18.05.2015
| During the day | Arrivals to Tallinn. Optional: participants continue to Haapsalu, on their own, by public transport |
| 15.00-17.00 | Optional: Tallinn Official Sightseeing Tour |
EuroMAB Conference 2015, day 1, 19.05.2015
| 09.00 | Conference buses depart from Tallinn, Tallinn-Haapsalu bus-schedule |
| 11.00-12.00 | Participants arrive at Haapsalu. Hotel check-in (hotel check in is guaranteed from 15:00). Conference Registration |
| 12.00-13.00 | Lunch in the Conference Venue |
| 13.30-14.30 | Opening. Mr. Andres Onemar, Environmental Board of Estonia Ms. Kerli Gutman, Estonian National Commission for UNESCO Ms. Meriem Bouamrane, UNESCO MAB Secretariat |
| 14.30-15:00 | Plenary 1. Topic 1: EuroMAB from Canada to Estonia and further on. Ms. Leelo Kukk, Deputy Director General, Environmental Board of Estonia. Introductory presentation from Estonia |
| 15.00-15.15 | Break |
| 15.15-17.00 | Plenary 1 continues. Topic 1: EuroMAB from Canada to Estonia and further on Mr. Jean-Philippe L Messier, Chair of the Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association. Presentation of the EuroMAB Steering Group Ms. Meriem Bouamrane, Programme Specialist, MAB Secretariat. Update on the Exit Strategy |
| 18.00-20.00 | Welcome words by the Haapsalu Vice-Mayor. Dinner at the Conference Venue, Plenary Hall |
EuroMAB Conference 2015, day 2, 20.05.2015
| 09.00-10.30 | Plenary 2. Topic 2: On the way to Lima. From the draft MAB Strategy to the Lima Action Plan Mr. Martin Price, Rapporteur, MAB ICC and Strategy Group . Towards a Strategy and Action Plan for MAB 2015-2015 Mr. Dider Babin, President, MAB France. Strengthening the future MAB Strategy |
| 10.30-11.00 | Break |
| 11.00-12.00 | Plenary 2. Topic 3: Branding and communication in EuroMAB Ms. Meriem Bouamrane, Mr. Jeff Melnyk & Ms. Laurie Bennett. UNESCO MAB Brand & Story |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch - Vegetarian Day in Conference Venue |
| 13.30-18.00 | Parallel workshops: |
| A) Communication and branding | |
| B) Biosphere Reserve Landscapes for Human Health and Well-being | |
| C) Social Entrepreneurship: Designation as a driver of sustainable economic development | |
| D) Cultural Heritage and Indigenous Knowledge | |
| 15.00-15.30 | Break |
| 19.00 | Reception and dinner by the Environmental Board of Estonia in Haapsalu Kuursaal (Promenaadi str 1) |
EuroMAB Conference 2015, day 3 - Study Tours to Hiiumaa and Vormsi island, 21.05.2015
| 09.00 | Buses depart to Study Tours. Departure point - in front of the Conference Venue |
| Whole day event | Study tour 1: Island of Hiiumaa (2 buses). Study tour 2: Island of Vormsi (1 bus) |
| During the day a light snack and local dinner are provided by Organizers | |
| 20.00 | Return to Haapsalu from island Vormsi |
| 22.00 | Return to Haapsalu from island Hiiumaa |
EuroMAB Conference 2015, day 4, 22.05.2015
| 09.00-12.00 | Parallel workshops: |
| E) COBWEB: Empowering Citizen Science in Biosphere Reserves | |
| F) Participatory Approaches and Development of Local Economy in Biosphere Reserve | |
| G) (Re)creating a network of Biosphere scientists | |
| H) NORDMAB | |
| I) Education for Sustainable Development and Biosphere Reserves | |
| 12.00-13.30 | Lunch and networking sessions |
| 13.30-16.00 | Plenary 3. Follow-up of workshops. Conclusions and recommendations. Conference wrap-up. Closing ceremonies |
| 16.00-16.30 | Goodbye coffee-break |
| 16.30 | Departures to Tallinn or to a post-event. Post-event: Study tour to Matsalu National Park and islands of Saaremaa and Muhumaa |
EuroMAB Conference 2015, day 5, 23.05.2015
| Whole day event | Post conference tour of islands of Saaremaa and Muhumaa |
| 21.00 | Return to Tallinn. |