Biosphere Reserve – Core Zone, Buffer Zone, Transition Zone

The Biosphere Reserve: A Framework for Sustainable Development The concept of a Biosphere Reserve, a unique and innovative approach to conservation, emerged in the 1970s under the auspices of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. This framework aims to reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with the sustainable use of natural resources, promoting harmonious interactions … Read more

Structure and Design of Biosphere Reserves

Structure and Design of Biosphere Reserves: A Framework for Conservation and Sustainable Development Biosphere reserves, designated by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, are unique areas that strive to reconcile conservation of biodiversity with sustainable use of natural resources. They serve as living laboratories for testing and demonstrating integrated approaches to conservation and development. … Read more