Man and the Biosphere Programme facts for kids
The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is a special part of UNESCO. UNESCO is like a big international club that helps with education, science, and culture. MAB was started in 1971. Its main goal is to help people protect nature and use resources wisely. This is called conservation and sustainable development.
MAB focuses on a worldwide group of special places called biosphere reserves. These reserves are like living laboratories. People there try out new ideas for living in harmony with nature. They share what they learn with others around the world. There are currently 621 biosphere reserves in 117 countries.
Biosphere Reserves Around the World
Biosphere reserves are found all over the globe. They are managed by different countries. Here is a quick look at how many reserves are in different parts of the world:
- Africa: 64 reserves in 28 countries.
- Arab states: 27 reserves in 11 countries. This includes one reserve shared by Morocco and Spain.
- Asia and the Pacific: 124 reserves in 23 countries.
- Europe and North America: 289 reserves in 34 countries.
- Latin America and the Caribbean: 117 reserves in 21 countries.
What MAB Does
The MAB programme acts like a big meeting place. It helps people from different countries share their ideas and experiences. They talk about how to manage biosphere reserves in a way that helps both people and nature. This helps everyone learn from each other. The goal is to find the best ways to live on Earth without harming it.
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The Province of León in Spain has many Biosphere Reserves. Nearly 17% of its land is part of these special areas.
See also
In Spanish: Programa sobre el Hombre y la Biosfera para niños
