U of S and Redberry Lake to host sustainability event
The School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) has partnered with the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve to host an event showcasing rural and agricultural sustainability in the region.
By James Shewaga
The Community Connections event, titled Assessing Rural and Agricultural Sustainability in the Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve, includes a presentation by SENS graduate students on how the local area can advance its environmental, social and economic sustainability.
In addition, a delegation from the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan, has traveled overseas for the event to learn more about the research and partnerships happening in the biosphere reserve and how those partnerships are addressing change and supporting sustainability through improved governance.
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve is located in central Saskatchewan and is one of 16 biosphere reserves in Canada designated by the United Nations as an area with worldwide ecological significance and commitment to sustainability. Biosphere reserves address the challenging issues of how to maintain the health of natural systems while meeting the needs of communities. The biosphere reserves are learning places for testing and demonstrating sustainable development, including integrated management and protection of local livelihoods, land, water and biodiversity.
For more information, contact:
Meagan Hinther
Communications Specialist
School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Saskatchewan
306-222-2296
meagan.hinther@usask.ca
In addition, a delegation from the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature in Kyoto, Japan, has traveled overseas for the event to learn more about the research and partnerships happening in the biosphere reserve and how those partnerships are addressing change and supporting sustainability through improved governance.
Friday, October 23, 3 pm
Hafford Communiplex
215 Boyanchuk Avenue
Hafford, SK
The Redberry Lake Biosphere Reserve is located in central Saskatchewan and is one of 16 biosphere reserves in Canada designated by the United Nations as an area with worldwide ecological significance and commitment to sustainability. Biosphere reserves address the challenging issues of how to maintain the health of natural systems while meeting the needs of communities. The biosphere reserves are learning places for testing and demonstrating sustainable development, including integrated management and protection of local livelihoods, land, water and biodiversity.
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For more information, contact:
Meagan Hinther
Communications Specialist
School of Environment and Sustainability
University of Saskatchewan
306-222-2296
meagan.hinther@usask.ca