Biosfäärialueiden
Biosfäärialueet, known in English as Biosphere Reserves, are areas designated by UNESCO under its Programme on Man and the Biosphere (MAB). These reserves serve as living laboratories for sustainable development, aiming to reconcile biodiversity conservation with its sustainable use. They are recognized internationally for their value in research, monitoring, education, and community engagement.
The concept of biosphere reserves is not to create strict nature reserves but to protect landscapes and
Biosphere reserves are typically structured into three zones: a core area, a buffer zone, and a transition
The designation of a biosphere reserve by UNESCO is a voluntary process. Countries nominate sites that meet