Biosphere Reserves are places where innovative ideas for sustainable development are tested and implemented. Biosphere Reserves combine scientific knowledge and governance modalities to.

• Reduce biodiversity loss
• Improve livelihoods
• Enhance social, economic and cultural conditions for environmental sustainability

Biosphere Reserves fulfill the following three basic conditions.

• Contribute to conservation of cultural and biological diversity (genetic variation, species, ecosystems, landscapes)
• Foster sustainable growth socio-culturally and ecologically
• Provide support for research, monitoring, education and training