1) What is a biosphere reserve? A biosphere reserve is a model
area for sustainable development. The BIOSPHERE refers to
everything living on Earth and their environment. It is about
the relationship between human and the environment. UNESCO,
United Nations Education, Science, and Cultural Organization,
selects areas worldwide that demonstrate good initiatives of
sustainable development. A biosphere reserve shall serve as a
model area where efforts are directed to facilitate nature
conservation, social development and development of scientific
research and education. Local cooperation is the foundation. A
biosphere reserve is formed based on local conditions.
Therefore, every biosphere reserve is unique! 2) What are the
functions of biosphere reserves? Each biosphere reserve is
intended to fulfil three basic functions, which are
complementary and mutually reinforcing: A conservation function
- to contribute to conservations of landscapes, ecosystems,
species and genetic variation A development function - to f