[S1E12] Man and the Biosphere (Reserves)
Episode Notes Apparently Biosphere Reserves are everywhere? Nicole's deep dive into UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme takes several twists and turns, linking natural and social sciences, the program's protected grasslands, the difficulties of international cooperation, and other land conservation efforts here in the United States. Happy Earth Day or something? Thanks for listening to our weekly exploration of why grasslands are the best biome. We'll see you next week! Primary Sources: Be sure to check out photos and more at our site! UNESCO. (2021, March 24). Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. https://en.unesco.org/mab American Prairie Reserve Kerr, A. (2017, November 21). The Trump Administration Takes Out 17 International Biosphere Reserves. http://www.andykerr.net/kerr-public-lands-blog/2017/6/23/the-trump-administration-takes-out-17-international-biosphere-reserves Hegyi, N. (2019, December 8). Big Money Is Building A New Kind Of National Park In The Great Plains. https://www.npr.org/2019/12/08/780911812/big-money-is-building-a-new-kind-of-national-park-in-the-great-plains Contact Website Facebook Twitter info@grasslandgroupies.org