19 - 23 May 2008
International Conference on Ecohydrological Processes and Sustainable Foodplain Management, 19-23 May 2008, Lodz, Poland. During this event a session devoted to the UNESCO IHP-MAB Ecohydrology Programme will take place. This conference will bring specialists from various disciplines, contributing to perceiving floodplains as an integrative element of strategies to manage water -related disaster risks and enhance opportunities for sustainable management. More
Contact: Lisa Hiwasaki

3 - 5 June 2008
UNESCO-MAB/Foundation for the Future Seminar on "Humanity and Planet Earth", 3-5 June 2008, UNESCO, Paris. “Future of Planet Earth” planned for June 2008 (UNESCO, Paris), is the second of a series of joint UNESCO/Foundation for the Future seminars. It will enable face-to-face dialogues among scholars representing diverse worldviews, disciplines, and backgrounds as well as decision-makers and management practitioners to promote keen inquiry into and understanding of factors that can improve options and opportunities for the future of our planet. More
Contact: Ana Persic, MAB Secretariat

22 - 26 June 2008
3rd International Conference on Geoparks sponsored by UNESCO, 22-26 June 2008, Osnabrueck, Germany. For the first time, the International Conference on Geoparks will be held in the heart of a Global Geopark, TERRA.vita. The Conference goal is to raise awareness for the geological heritage of our planet far beyond the Geopark borders. Topics will be: How best communicate the fascination of Geoparks to a wider public, how to integrate them in tourism offers, how to achieve regional development. A wide ranged supporting programme with the 1st International Geoparks Fair, school projects and public lectures will make sure that the conference reaches a wider public. More
Contact: Margarete Patzak

26 - 27 June 2008
Forum « Planète Terroirs-Dentelles de Montmirail 2008 », 26-27 June 2008, France. Organized by Terroirs & Cultures in collaboration with UNESCO. This forum aims to gather different stakeholders around the concept of “Terroir” (farmers, researchers, decision makers, consumers) in order to cross and share competences, experiences and knowledge on the promotion of goods and services with strong local identities as a mean to achieve sustainable rural development. More
Contact: Guilhem Calvo, MAB Secretariat

5 - 14 August 2008
33rd International Geological Congress Oslo, Norway, 5-14 August 2008 "Earth System Science: Foundation for sustainable development" In collaboration with the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and many other international and national organisations, the National IUGS Committees in the five Nordic Countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden invite you to join the 2008 International Geoscience Congress. More
Contact: Margarete Patzak

17 - 20 August 2008
The Inaugural Global Geotourism Conference 17th - 20th August 2008, Pert, Australia, will be a hallmark event to set a benchmark for the tourism industry in relation to the development, management and marketing of landscapes. In discussing and engaging all aspects of geotourism this conference will highlight its status as a conservation tool, educational process and nature-based tourism activity. It will include case studies and cover topics such as sustainability, impacts and environmental issues. More
Contact: Margarete Patzak

30 September 2008
Biosphere reserve nominations for 2008. The deadline for submission of new biosphere reserve nominations is 30 September 2008. The MAB National Committees are invited to submit biosphere reserve nominations (and/or extensions to existing biosphere reserves) in hard copy with the original signatures of endorsement and original maps, and also in electronic form as well as periodic review reports. Countries wishing advice may contact the MAB Secretariat or the Field Offices. The nomination and periodic review forms are available in English, French and Spanish. More
Contact: MAB Secretariat

30 September 2008
The MAB Young Scientists Award Scheme encourages young scientists to conduct interdisciplinary research on ecosystems, natural resources and biodiversity, in line with the MAB Programme's focus on sustainable people and biosphere interactions. Applications for the 2009 Awards are welcome before 30 September 2008. More
Contact: MAB Secretariat

30 September 2008
Call for 2009 Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management. We are pleased to invite you to submit one case study from your Country for the Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management before 30 September 2008. More
Contact: MAB Secretariat

1 - 5 October 2008
5th International ProGEO Symposium on Conservation of the Geological Heritage, 1 - 5 October 2008, Rab Island, Croatia. The main objectives of the symposium dedicated to the International Year of Planet Earth are: to communicate with public by outreach activities; to discuss threats and site loss, and constraints imposed by town and country (spatial) planning; to promote activities of ProGEO working groups on European geosites; to encourage national geoparks projects in the framework of sustainable development; to discuss legal frameworks of national geoparks and their practical management; to enhance geotourism and its potentials for regional developments; to improve quality of communication between geo-conservationists and the public. More
Contact: Ljerka Marjanac or Margarete Patzak