Unesco's Man and the Biosphere Program

Dyer, Megan; Holland, Marjorie M.

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“…The Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) was launched in 1971 (Dyer & Holland, ), after the 1968 ‘Conference on the Rational Use and Conservation of the Resources of the Biosphere’ (Batisse, ), as a progression from the International Biological Program (IBP; Di Castro, ). While this 1968 conference is referred to as the ‘Biosphere Conference’ (UNESCO, ), there was no reference to ‘Biosphere Reserves’ (Batisse, ), nor, had the notion of ‘sustainable development’ yet achieved widespread acceptance in the conservation literature (Batisse, ).…”

Section: Background To the Biosphere Reserve Conceptmentioning

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Reviewing Biosphere Reserves globally: effective conservation action or bureaucratic label?

2013

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The Biosphere Reserve (BR) model of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme reflects a shift towards more accountable conservation. Biosphere Reserves attempt to reconcile environmental protection with sustainable development; they explicitly acknowledge humans, and human interests in the conservation landscape while still maintaining the ecological values of existing protected areas. Conceptually, this model is attractive, with 610 sites currently designated globally. Yet the practical reality of implementing dual 'conservation' and 'development' goals is challenging, with few examples successfully conforming to the model's full criteria. Here, we review the history of Biosphere Reserves from first inception in 1974 to the current status quo, and examine the suitability of the designation as an effective conservation model. We track the spatial expansion of Biosphere Reserves globally, assessing the influence of the Statutory Framework of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves and Seville strategy in 1995, when the BR concept refocused its core objectives on sustainable development. We use a comprehensive range of case studies to discuss conformity to the Programme, the social and ecological consequences associated with implementation of the designation, and challenges in aligning conservation and development. Given that the 'Biosphere Reserve' label is a relatively unknown designation in the public arena, this review also provides details on popularising the Biosphere Reserve brand, as well as prospects for further research, currently unexploited, but implicit in the designation.

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Section: Background To the Biosphere Reserve Conceptmentioning

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Reviewing Biosphere Reserves globally: effective conservation action or bureaucratic label?

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“…This model consists of a large core reserve surrounded by a series of buffer zones where resource extraction, restoration, and human habitation are mixed. (For an overview of MAB see Dyer & Holland [1988] and Peine (19841. ) The Park Service has informally adopted biosphere reserves as guideposts to regional land planning (Sax & Keiter 1987;Gilbert 1988).…”

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Viable Populations, Reserve Size, and Federal Lands Management: A Critique

Grumbine¹

1990

Conservation Biology

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An examination of current viable population theories and reserve size studies suggests that biological diversity for North American national parks and forests is inadequately protected This conclusion is further supported by reviews of federal agency management plans and policies. Preservation of biodiversity is thwarted by lack of landscape–level management, insufficient data, competition between federal land management agencies, and bureaucratic inertia, among other factors. To dress these problems, an ecosystem management model for reform is outlined New legislation is also suggested. Ethical and social choices are recognized as the basis for any restructuring of land management to protect biodiversity.

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“…In this regard there has been a suggestion by Weir and Heislers (1992) for the adoption of UNESCO's Man and Biosphere Program biosphere reserve which provides a model for cooperation without the force of law. The model biosphere reserve consists of four integrated zones: a large protected core; a buffer zone; a restoration zone; and a stable cultural area where people live in harmony with the environment (Dyer and Holland, 1988).…”

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Conservation and management in Jervis Bay, Australia

Cho

1998

Aquatic Conserv: Mar. Freshw. Ecosyst.

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The growth of the human population and the impact of this upon the natural environment is there for all to see. Little wonder that public concern for the environment has increased in recent decades. Such preoccupations have resulted in a corresponding increase in the declaration of new areas as national parks, reserves and other protected areas. In Australia the declaration of such areas meets an important need to preserve both the natural heritage and the human and cultural heritage. This paper describes the processes and policy implications of the declaration of national parks, marine parks, and recreational areas in Australia. Jervis Bay on the New South Wales (NSW) coast is used as a case study to document these processes and to evaluate the policy implications. After an initial discussion on conservation and management a vision statement for the bay is analysed in terms of its various dimensions. In the implementation of the vision, various approaches are canvassed. An integrated, total catchment management system is proposed. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Unesco's Man and the Biosphere Program

Cited by 23 publications

References 8 publications

Reviewing Biosphere Reserves globally: effective conservation action or bureaucratic label?

Reviewing Biosphere Reserves globally: effective conservation action or bureaucratic label?

Viable Populations, Reserve Size, and Federal Lands Management: A Critique

Conservation and management in Jervis Bay, Australia

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