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Enhancing Biodiversity and Waste Management in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

Explore the critical relationship between waste management and biodiversity in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. This presentation by Tom Hynes, Countryside Officer at Northern Devon Coast and Countryside Service, delves into the alarming impact of plastic waste on marine ecosystems and the spread of alien species, as highlighted by David Barnes of the British Antarctic Survey. Learn about the vital principles of Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle, as well as the role of Biosphere Reserves in promoting sustainable practices and mitigating climate change. Join the discussion on how we can enhance our local environment for future generations.

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Enhancing Biodiversity and Waste Management in UNESCO Biosphere Reserves

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  1. UNESCO Biosphere Reserveand RecyclingTom Hynes, Countryside OfficerNorthern Devon Coast and Countryside Service

  2. Devon Recycling figures

  3. A different look at the figures

  4. What should we do about waste? • Re-think • Reduce • Re-use • Re-cycle

  5. How does waste impact on biodiversity? • David Barnes of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) found that man-made rubbish in the seas, especially plastics, has almost doubled the spread of alien species in the subtropics and more than tripled it at high latitudes. • Plastic bags and turtles

  6. Biosphere Reserves • These functions are associated through a zonation system including: • Core area(s) R Research station or experimental research site T • Buffer zone(s) R M M Monitoring • Transition area(s) E E Education/training T Tourism R T

  7. Existing Biosphere Reserve Area and potential Area following UNESCO’s recommendation

  8. What is at stake in our area?

  9. Waste and Climate Change • Transport of waste adds Green House Gases • Production of Methane in Landfill • Is waste to energy a good thing? • Lock up carbon in plants

  10. Reducing your ecological footprint • Energy efficiency and source • Waste • Buying local • Travel wisely • What do you use..water, food, etc • The home you live in

  11. How can we make this Biosphere Reserve a better place for others to learn from? • Over to you

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