1007 



X.8.3 Developinent of the International Network of Representative 



Ecological Areas 



X. 8.3.1 Development of Biosphere Reserve Network 

 $7 3,300 



1 - a 



New reserves; assistance to states; international soil museum; 



monitoring. 



UNEP: ($155,000) 



X,8.3.2 International Cooperation in Biosphere Networks 



$34,950 1 - a 



Comment : This is a significant item for the United States. Particular 

 attention should be devoted to supporting the development of biosphere 

 reserve networks. 



X.8.4 Training of Specialists, with Special Attention to Ensure the 

 Training of Women Specialists 



$53,300 2 - a 



Technical assistance; regional training centers; collaboration 

 with World Heritage Fund, UNEP. 

 World Heritage Fund: ($250,000) 

 UNEP: ($105,000) 



Comment ; This is an item of significant benefit to the developing 

 world; high-value training activities could be supported on a selective 

 basis through Funds- in- Trust or bilateral arrangements managed by USMAB 

 as a second alternative option. 



TECHNICAL COOPERATION PROGRAMS 



1. Research, training, information activities: $28,350 

 Comment: included under comment X.8.4, above. 



2. World Heritage Fund: ($750,000) 



3. UNEP: ($310,000) 



4. Associate Expert Scheme: ($54,000) 



