Co to jest rezerwat biosfery?

Abstract

Biosphere Reserves are areas of marine and terrestrial ecosystems, or a combination there of, which are internationally recognized within the framework of UNESCO's Programme on "Man and the Biosphere" (MAB). The aim of the programme is to promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between humans and the biosphere. Biosphere Reserves are designated by the international Coordinating Council of the MAB Programme at the request of the State concerned. Individual Biosphere Reserves remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the State where they are situated. Ali Biosphere Reserves form a World Network in which participation by States is voluntary. The World Network is governed by the Statutory Framework adopted by the UNESCO General Conference; i .995,. which presents the definition, objectives, criteria and designation procedures for Biosphere Reserves. The actions recommended for the future development of Biosphere Reserves in the 21st century are specified in the "Seville Strategy", which was supported by the UNESCO General Conference. These documents should be used as basis references for the completion of this nomination form.