The UK MAB committee is the independent body for overseeing UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme in the UK. This is an intergovernmental science programme that is responsible for the designation of World Biosphere Reserves and for developing and testing new approaches to sustainable development.
RECENT NEWS:
Biosphere Reserve Twinning Project
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North Devon's Biosphere Reserve Strategy is launched
North Devon's BR has launched its strategy and action plan. Hot on the heels of this launch the area has just been awarded £3.8M for its Local Action for Rural Communites bid, which featured the BR as a main driver.
Galloway Biosphere Reserve consultation
Communities in the Galloway Hills of Southwest Scotland are considering how they might transform into a new style Biosphere Reserve.
Dyfi Biosphere Reserve consultation
Dyfi valley has lodged its application to be Wales first new style BR. The applciation was approved by UKMAB and the the Welsh Assembly before being forwarded to UNESCO.
UKMAB supporting climate change mitigation activity in Ethiopia
UKMAB is working with the Bale Mountains National Park in Ethiopia and SPOT Image remote sensing to support the vision for Bale to become carbon neutral through its visitor programme. Learn more at Planet Action.