MAB France, UNESCO’s ‘Man and the Biosphere’ programme

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Launched in 1971 by UNESCO, the ‘Man and the Biosphere’ (MAB) programme encourages interdisciplinary research, and demonstration and training in natural resource management.
Its aim is to promote respect for ecological diversity and associated cultural values by involving local populations and adopting an appropriate scientific approach. It is supported by a global network of experimental Biosphere reserves.
Biosphere reserves are ideal places to test and implement sustainable development practices at the regional level, while balancing social and economic development needs with environmental protection objectives.

In 2011 the global network comprised 580 Biosphere reserves in 114 countries, and new Reserves are proposed every year.
MAB France coordinates and manages the French network of 10 Biosphere reserves, assists in setting up new sites, as well as liaising and cooperating with the international network.

For further information: UNESCO Ecological sciences