Sharing knowledge

Producing knowledge, sharing data

The Earth Network contributes to the knowledge-base on ecosystem management, restoration and resilience in UNESCO-designated sites (or candidates sites that have applied for designation). The Earth Network embraces diverse knowledge systems, including scientific, practitioner, indigenous and local knowledge systems.

It is committed to sharing solutions that can be implemented everywhere, and building capacity for transformative change, particularly among youth and local communities.

UNESCO Biodiversity Portal

UNESCO’s Biodiversity portal is the first global multidisciplinary database covering UNESCO designated sites, as well as a repository of good practices, projects and initiatives addressing issues related to biodiversity and sustainable use. Experts mobilised through the Earth Network are key contributors to the portal. The UNESCO Biodiversity Portal is funded by the Government of Italy.

Discover

- provide a visualisation of UNESCO's contribution to the international agenda on biodiversity and climate change;

- share UNESCO's conservation and sustainable use initiatives, in particular for the implementation of the CBD Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework, and the achievement of the SDG; and

- enable the publication and provision of quality data and indicators associated with UNESCO's unique mandate in science, education and culture and its unique network of designated sites.

Training workshops

Training, capacity-building and knowledge-sharing workshops are conducted with and for local actors, in order to train the staff of the sites on ecological restoration and on the reconciliation of human-nature relationships. these workshops are based on the local/regional context and needs.

Training will be provided so that local actors, particularly Indigenous Peoples, youth, and women can share their knowledge and lessons learned throughout the networks of UNESCO-designated sites. They will be ipmplemented through targeted activities, including during UNESCO key international events, and by participating in the United Nations decades (UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration and UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development) as well as regional meetings.

Learning about the UNESCO Biodiversity Portal and modern satellite imagery systems

Webinar to provide a comprehensive understanding of the biosphere reserve (BR) spatial database and its significance in biodiversity conservation.

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How to create and provide biosphere reserves’ boundary shapefiles and why it is important?

Webinar to provide a comprehensive guide to developing accurate biosphere reserve boundary shapefiles and explore their significance

Webinar material

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

The MOOCs offered by the Earth Network tackle issues of global relevance identified by the Scientific Committee. Online learning can help scale-up and disseminate the experiences of UNESCO designated sites as inspiring examples of living in harmony with nature. They are designed for a diverse audience, including staff and stakeholders of UNESCO designated sites, but also practitioners and the general public. These MOOCs provide broad knowledge-sharing opportunities and ensure an equitable access to information.