Progress and final results of Green Economy in Biosphere Reserve (GEBR): a means to poverty Reduction, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Africa (UNESCO and FRIN) BIOPALT project (UNESCO/LCBC) Presentation of EVAMAB project (UNESCO/BELSPO) BRAPA project ( Birdlife / BfN) Linking Biosphere Reserve and MAB programme to the Sustainable Development Goals Recommendation In the light of the forging presentation, discussion, observations and outcomes of the group work, the following recommendations were made A small committee comprising Benin, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal and the Rapporteurs of the two Work groups Anglophone and Francophone; Ghana and Togo respectively. The Committee has the following terms of Reference Harmonize/synthesize the recommendations of the work group Forward the synthesis of the group works to the AfriMAB Bureau Secretariat Develop a project proposal for funding to key partners Develop a Publication for the Network The Bureau should express appreciation to the partners that have been assisting the AfriMAB Network in its activities AfriMAB Network activities as a tool for development, should be given much visibility at the level of African Union; The Secretariat of AfriMAB bureau should support the production of a Publication for the Network A sustainable funding mechanism for AfriMAB network, namely the AFRIBiofund trust fund should be set up which will also inspire the confidence of African partners The AFriMAB activities should be aligned with Sustainable Development Goals and climate change In line with MAB strategies and LAP (Lima Action Plan), AfriMAB members countries should develop coherent integrated development plan (integrating Business and Management for the effective governance of MAB programme and Biosphere Reserve Countries should ensure that there is regular and effective communication between MAB committee and BRs 6.0 Presentation and Adoption of Report Adoption of the report was moved by Senegal and seconded/supported by Kenya
Progress and final results of Green Economy in Biosphere Reserve (GEBR): a means to poverty Reduction, Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in Africa (UNESCO and FRIN) BIOPALT project (UNESCO/LCBC) Presentation of EVAMAB project (UNESCO/BELSPO) BRAPA project ( Birdlife / BfN) Linking Biosphere Reserve and MAB programme to the Sustainable Development Goals Recommendation In the light of the forging presentation, discussion, observations and outcomes of the group work, the following recommendations were made A small committee comprising Benin, Kenya, Madagascar, Senegal and the Rapporteurs of the two Work groups Anglophone and Francophone; Ghana and Togo respectively. The Committee has the following terms of Reference Harmonize/synthesize the recommendations of the work group Forward the synthesis of the group works to the AfriMAB Bureau Secretariat Develop a project proposal for funding to key partners Develop a Publication for the Network The Bureau should express appreciation to the partners that have been assisting the AfriMAB Network in its activities AfriMAB Network activities as a tool for development, should be given much visibility at the level of African Union; The Secretariat of AfriMAB bureau should support the production of a Publication for the Network A sustainable funding mechanism for AfriMAB network, namely the AFRIBiofund trust fund should be set up which will also inspire the confidence of African partners The AFriMAB activities should be aligned with Sustainable Development Goals and climate change In line with MAB strategies and LAP (Lima Action Plan), AfriMAB members countries should develop coherent integrated development plan (integrating Business and Management for the effective governance of MAB programme and Biosphere Reserve Countries should ensure that there is regular and effective communication between MAB committee and BRs 6.0 Presentation and Adoption of Report Adoption of the report was moved by Senegal and seconded/supported by Kenya
AfriMAB2017_Summary_Report.docx