The need for transnational networks and transdisciplinary education for sustainable development in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in the Global South

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Authors

  • Denise Margaret Matias
  • Mukona Kone
  • Paulina G. Karim
  • Diana San Jose
  • Bryan Joel Mariano
  • Andrea Monica Ortiz
  • Pradeep K. Dubey
  • Gino Garcia

As learning sites for sustainable development, United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserves (BRs) are unique sites that promote human–nature interactions in biodiversity conservation. BRs are part of a World Network of BRs, which provide opportunities for transnational collaborations. With the 50th anniversary of UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Programme, we systematically analyzed literature on BRs in the Global South and assessed whether transnational connections emerged from the network especially in fulfilling the shared goal of being learning sites for sustainable development. We found little evidence of transnational networking between BRs in the Global South. While there are nonformal environmental education initiatives in BRs, there is a lack of reported transdisciplinary approaches and formal education about BRs in BRs. Furthermore, Indigenous and local knowledge (ILK) is rarely integrated into initiatives. Equitable and inclusive partnerships, integration of ILK, and co-production of knowledge could be enabling factors for transdisciplinary education.

Original languageEnglish
Article number101553
JournalCurrent Opinion in Environmental Sustainability
Volume75
Number of pages5
ISSN1877-3435
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08.2025
Externally publishedYes

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