Biosphere reserve: (BR) is an international designation by United

Biosphere Reserve (BR) is an international designation by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large areas of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems or a combination of both. Biosphere reserves are special protected areas set up to conserve biodiversity, maintain habitats, and encourage sustainable use of natural resources. These areas play a crucial role in biodiversity conservation, research, education, and the well-being of local communities. Biosphere reserves follow the in-situ biodiversity conservation technique. This post describes the definition, objectives, origin, key facts, structure and functions of the biosphere reserve. BIOSPHERE RESERVE DIVISION 1. Background: Biosphere Reserves are areas of terrestrial and coastal / marine ecosystems or a combination thereof, which are internationally recognized within the framework of UNESCO’s flagship programme on Man and Biosphere (MAB) and are recognized in accordance with the statutory framework formulated MAB programme of UNESCO. The idea of designation of Biosphere Reserves was initiated by UNESCO in 1973-74 under its Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. The ...