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Biosphere day

Name of the Biosphere Reserve: Nordhordland UNESCO Biosfære
Main goal/​purpose:
  • Sharing knowledge
  • Discussing challenges from several sides

Target groups:
  • Municipal employees
  • Manager in companies
  • Mayors
  • Citizens
  • Voluntary organisations
  • Teachers
  • Museum
  • Young people
  • Farmers
  • Researchers
  • Government employees
Stakeholders involved: We may have different stakeholders. But during Biosphere Day in 2024, the museum Lyngheisenteret was an important partner. In addition to the University of Bergen, the municipalities in Nordhordland, industry in the region, politicians, and volunteers.
Project period: 2023 – on-going

Description of the project

For Nordhordland UNESCO Biosphere, a biosphere day is a day when we invite to "the round table", we address a social issue, perhaps a difficult social issue - and let the various parties "sit at the table" to have their say and tell how the case is from their point of view. The difficult question may not be resolved, but it gives insight, respect, and new lessons. It is important that a biosphere area has this function.
Biosphere day 1200.jpg
Biosphere day 1200.jpg

Results and effects 

We have organized Biosphere Day twice, and both times we have had many visitors, as many as 150 people. We have also managed to reach different groups in society. The effect of the day should be increased knowledge about the topic, and that you gain an understanding of several aspects of the matter being discussed. And not least that more people understand what function biosphere areas have.

Focal points:

4. Community engagement and participation
5. International Cooperation and Networking

This is done through: 
  • The theme the biosphere day in 2024 was "Green transition, energy needs, land pressure and nature in Nordhordland". This day was a good example of lifting the challenges we have around our nature, which is threatened by the development of electricity, which our industry needs to carry out the green shift. Through this day, we involve several types of people from different types of organisations, in addition to opening debate around the topic with various groups in society. Everyone can participate on this day and learn more about this challenge.