Biosphere REGIONS
With each passing year, the urgency of tackling environmental issues becomes clearer: we only have
one planet, and it is in danger. Our relationship with nature and with other living beings needs a radical rethink in order to address these issues - we need to design a sustainable world. Biosphere reserves, also known as biosphere regions, have shown that it is possible to live in this world while also establishing a harmonious relationship with nature.
You are invited to take inspiration from the solutions already implemented in these spaces to build a better future, with full respect for nature and our vibrant cultural heritage.
Biosphere REGIONS are...
LARGE AREAS
Spanning an area half the size of Yukon across Canada, BRs typically include a national or provincial park, representing Canada's iconic landscapes.
ORGANIZATIONS
19 non-governmental,
non-profit organizations governed by four pillars of work including biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, climate action and reconciliation.
CONVENORS
BRs are gathering
different stakeholders
and rightsholders,
bringing people around
a common table to find solutions for challenging
and complex problems.
COMMUNITIES
Groups of local residents
and businesses working towards a common sustainable development goal. They are also part of a 700+ member network of BRs around the world.
IMPLEMENTING
GLOBAL MANDATES
UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, the Sustainable Development Goals, the Convention of Biological Diversity and the United Nations Declaration of Indigenous Peoples - at a
local scale.
PROMOTING RECONCILIATION
BRs are on a journey
towards truth and reconciliation, where they
are supporting Indigenous nations priorities at the
local level.
RESOURCES
BIOSPHERE REGIONS MAP
Can you find the newest and the oldest BRs in Canada? Try your luck!
MUNICIPALITIES AND BRs
Learn how municipalities and biosphere regions can work together to make a positive impact in the lives of millions of Canadians.
CBRA’S RESPONSE TO THE
2030 BIODIVERSITY STRATEGY
BRs are poised to work on the targets identified in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
DISCOVER CANADA'S BRs
JOIN US!
BRs are spaces for collaboration. That is why this year's campaign invites you to celebrate with us
and become part of a larger group of people who support the work of biosphere regions and the sustainability values they promote.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
BRs work with many different partners. Here’s how you can help us advance our mission:
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
Attending our events, participating in citizen science programs, advocating and spreading awareness about BRs and sustainability, adopting sustainable practices, engaging in community dialogues, staying informed.
MUNICIPALITIES
Partnering on local sustainability projects, providing funding, promoting BR initiatives through municipal channels.
FEDERAL, Provincial, AND Territorial Government
Influencing policy in
favor of sustainable development practices,
providing grants and funding for our projects,
facilitating partnerships with governmental bodies.
National and Provincial Parks
Joint educational programs, shared research and conservation initiatives, coordinated visitor management strategies.
Local Industry
Learning with us about sustainable practices for your operations, funding sustainability projects carried out by BRs, engaging in corporate social and environmental responsibility initiatives aligned with BR goals.
Local Small Businesses and
Service Providers
Learning with us about how you can adopt sustainable business practices, sponsoring
BR events or programs, offering services or products that align with
BR goals.
Tourism Development Organizations
Promoting BRs in marketing campaigns, implementing sustainable tourism standards and practices, helping to educate the public about what BRs are.
ENGOs/NGOs
Collaborating on projects and research, providing expertise, advocating for BRs at different levels.
ACADEMIA
Conducting research in collaboration with BRs,
incorporating BR case studies into curricula, engaging students in BR projects as part of their studies.
