8-683: China Biosphere Reserve Network (CBRN) is a network established by the Chinese National Committee for UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme in 1993. Membership in the CBRN serves as a prerequisite for joining the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). At present there are 200 members in the CBRN, including 34 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves. Note: "China Biosphere Reserve" is a nominal designation granted to
16-567: A biosphere reserve as follows: Article 9 of the Statutory Framework states that "the status of each biosphere reserve should be subject to a periodic review every ten years, based on a report prepared by the concerned authority, on the basis of the criteria of Article 4". If a biosphere reserve no longer satisfies the criteria contained in Article 4, it may be recommended the state concerned take measures to ensure conformity. Should
24-401: A biosphere reserve still does not satisfy the criteria contained in Article 4, within a reasonable period, the area will no longer be referred to as a biosphere reserve which is part of the network. Article 9 of the Statutory Framework gives a state the right to remove a biosphere reserve under its jurisdiction from the network. As of July 2018 , a total of 45 sites had been withdrawn from
32-410: A unique tool for international cooperation through the exchange of experiences and know-how, capacity-building and the promotion of best practices. As of 2022 total membership had reached 738 biosphere reserves in 134 countries (including 22 transboundary sites) occurring in all regions of the world. This already takes into account some biosphere reserves that have been withdrawn or revised through
40-496: The MAB Programme consists of a dynamic and interactive network of sites. It works to foster the harmonious integration of people and nature for sustainable development through participatory dialogue, knowledge sharing, poverty reduction, human well-being improvements, respect for cultural values and by improving society's ability to cope with climate change . It promotes north–south and South-South collaboration and represents
48-736: The World Network of Biosphere Reserves by 9 countries. Some reserves have been withdrawn after they no longer met newer, stricter criteria for reserves, for example on zonation or area size. In June 2017, during the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB ICC) meeting in Paris, the United States has withdrawn 17 sites (out of the country's previous total of 47 sites) from
56-516: The member reserves. World Network of Biosphere Reserves The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves ( WNBR ) covers internationally designated protected areas , known as biosphere or nature reserves , which are meant to demonstrate a balanced relationship between people and nature (e.g. encourage sustainable development ). They are created under the Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB). The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) of
64-500: The years, as the program's focus has shifted from simple protection of nature to areas displaying close interaction between man and environment. In 2023, ten more biospheres were announced. In 2024, eleven more biospheres were announced; this brings a total of 759 sites across 136 countries at the end of 2024. Article 4 of the "Statutory Framework of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves" . UNESCO . defines general criteria for an area to be qualified for designation as
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