The MAB Programme
The Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme is an intergovernmental scientific program launched in 1971 by UNESCO that aims to improve the relationships between people and their environments on a global scale by promoting economic growth strategies in order to preserve the elements of biological and cultural diversity.
The Program has led to the recognition of Biosphere Reserves, marine and/or terrestrial areas that Member States are committed to manage in pursuit of resource preservation and sustainable development, with the full engagement of local communities.
MAB Reserves are intended to promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between the human community and ecosystems, to create privileged sites for research, training and environmental education, as well as opportunities for experimenting development and land-use planning policies.
The Program has led to the recognition of Biosphere Reserves, marine and/or terrestrial areas that Member States are committed to manage in pursuit of resource preservation and sustainable development, with the full engagement of local communities.
MAB Reserves are intended to promote and demonstrate a balanced relationship between the human community and ecosystems, to create privileged sites for research, training and environmental education, as well as opportunities for experimenting development and land-use planning policies.
The VISION driving the Program involves a world of people aware of their common future and their interactions with the planet, who act collectively and responsibly to build thriving societies in harmony within their biosphere.