Summer University on "Integrated Management, Sustainable Tourism, and Promotion of Biosphere Reserves" in Bulgaria

The Summer University seeks to provide high-quality training to postgraduate students, young scientists, and practitioners from Biosphere Reserves from Europe and the Mediterranean on “Integrated management, sustainable tourism, and promotion of biosphere reserves”. Additionally, the Summer University will seek to engage the participants through an active learning process, providing them with the opportunity to develop ideas for joint projects focusing on further promotion of BRs and the MAB programme, while also experiencing first-hand the rich natural and cultural heritage of the Central Balkan BR.

The Summer University provides an intensive, multidisciplinary, and experiential training aiming to develop the understanding and competencies of the trainees on the multiple values of the Biosphere Reserves as “laboratories” and “catalysts” for Sustainable Development. It specifically aims to deepen the understanding of and offer insights on the integrated management approaches and sustainable tourism strategies for Biosphere Reserves and their promotion, by presenting a plethora of BR management examples.

The Summer University intents also to stimulate the participants, thought interactive and project work methodology, to contribute to the development of ideas for joint projects and future collaborations.

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Summer University on "Integrated Management, Sustainable Tourism, and Promotion of Biosphere Reserves" in Bulgaria