【インターンシップレポート】5th WCBR Hangzhou: Everyone contributes to Biosphere Reserves
2026年4月1日 18時00分生命地球科学研究群 地球科学学位プログラム
D1 VU THI HANG
The World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is held every 10 years, and in 2025, the 5th WCBR was convened in Hangzhou, China, from September 22nd to 26th. The World Network of more than 2,000 stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and conservationists, came together to identify priorities, strengthen collaboration, and define a Global Action Plan for the future of Biosphere Reserves. Their discussions focused on the WCBR's contribution to the global biodiversity and SDGs.
This year, as an intern of IUCN-J, I had a chance to go with and learn from all stakeholders on how they are contributing to Biosphere Reserves practically. The scientists use their academic, technological knowledge to conduct scientific research (conducting interdisciplinary research), technical application (monitoring and evaluating the impact of natural disasters and human activities), capacity building (organizing training workshops), and international exchange. While the private company sectors are also joining through material innovation research and producing eco-friendly products. In the field trip visit to Tianmushan-Qingliangfeng Biosphere Reserves, I could see young people can make money and sell products via e-commerce right in the Biosphere Reserves sites. Thus, this congress opened my mind to different aspects of how everyone can contribute to the Biosphere Reserve, then protect nature.
Moreover, this internship with IUCN-J was providing me with many skills on how to promote a conference, nature conservation event on social media, and how to write a good international conference report. I would like to thank IUCN-J and CPNC for providing me with this opportunity.
Attending at side event of the University of Tsukuba at 5thWCBR with scientists and panelists
(Second from the right in the front row)
Provided by Yoshihiko Iida