Everything about Biosphere Reserve totally explained
A
biosphere reserve is an international
conservation designation given by
UNESCO under its
Programme on Man and the Biosphere (MAB). The
World Network of Biosphere Reserves is the collection of all 531 biosphere reserves in 105 countries (as of May, 2008).
According to “The Statutory Framework of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves,” biosphere reserves are created “to promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between humans and the biosphere.” Under article 4, biosphere reserves must “encompass a mosaic of ecological systems,” and thus consist of combinations of
terrestrial,
coastal, or
marine ecosystems.
Through appropriate
zoning and management, the
conservation of these
ecosystems and their
biodiversity is sought to be maintained.
The design of the reserve must include a legally protected core area, a buffer area where non-conservation activities are prohibited, and a transition zone where approved practices are permitted. This is done with regard for the
sustainable use of
natural resources for the benefit of local communities. This effort requires relevant
research, monitoring,
education and
training.
All the above are tools for implementing
Agenda 21, the
Convention on Biological Diversity and other international agreements.
For a full list of all Biosphere Reserves, see
World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
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