The World Network of Biosphere Reserves

Diversity of geographical and social conditions in which the BRs operate, predetermine the MAB Program for the role of gathering of wide spectrum of ideas and experience. Know-how of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) can help to evaluate issues and solve the problems of the landscape management on any level.


The World Network of Biosphere Reserves  started to emerge as a part of the MAB Program in the 1970's. Today the WNBR consists of 564 biosphere reserves in 109 countries (as of June 2010).


The Wolrd Network of Biosphere Reserves