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what is biosphere reserve

A biosphere reserve is an area of land or water that is protected by law in order to support the conservation of ecosystems, as well as the sustainability of mankind impact on the environment. This means that each reserve aims to help scientists and the environmental community figure out how to protect the world's plant and animal species while dealing with a growing population and its resource needs.

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Biosphere reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal ecosystems promoting solutions to

reconcile the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use. They are internationallyrecognized, nominated by national governments and remain under sovereign jurisdiction ofthe states where they are located. Biosphere reserves serve in some ways as 'livinglaboratories' for testing out and demonstrating integrated management of land, water andbiodiversity. Collectively, biosphere reserves form a world network: the World Network ofBiosphere Reserves (WNBR). Within this network, exchanges of information, experience andpersonnel are facilitated. There are over 500 biosphere reserves in over 100 countries.
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