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Biosphere Reserves (412 words) |
 | A biosphere reserve is a unique concept which includes one or more protected areas and surrounding lands that are managed to combine both conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. |
| 'Biosphere Reserve' is an international designation made by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on the basis of nominations submitted by countries participating in the Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB). |
| Biosphere Reserves act as a keystone of MAB by providing a global network of sites for cooperative research toward this end. |
| IUCN WCPA Task Force Biosphere Reserves (1218 words) |
| The six biosphere reserves are Pendjari in Benin, the Mare aux Hippopotames in Burkina Faso, Comoé in Côte d'Ivoire, Boucle du Baoulé in Mali, Niokolo Koba in Senegal and the 'W' biosphere reserve in Niger. |
| Biosphere reserves operate under a unique zoning system of conservation in the core area and socio-economic activities in the transition area. |
| Biosphere reserves are nominated by the countries concerned as pilot sites for conserving biological diversity and promoting sustainable development for rural communities, backed up by scientific research and training. |
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