The Man and the Biosphere: next steps
Last week it was announced that Trinidad and Tobago was awarded the Man and the Biosphere Designation from the UNESCO, identifying northeast Tobago as a biosphere reserve. Dr Anjani Ganase, marine scientist, looks at what it means and the implications for Tobago. The Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme was established during the 1970s by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organization), during the decade of a series of pivotal global environmental movements towards environmental policy and concerted efforts to monitor and conserve our natural resources for the sake of our livelihoods. The MAB Programme recognises that human wellbeing and conservation are interlinked and aims to improve livelihoods as a means to safeguard our natural ecosystems. Aerial View of Hermitage Tobago, where the Main Ridge meets the ocean. Photo Courtesy Richard JackJames ...