MAB National Committees

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MAB National Committees are national-level bodies that coordinate and implement UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme within individual countries, linking local stakeholders, scientists, and policymakers in the management of biosphere reserves.


Statements (49)

Predicate Object
instanceOf UNESCO-related body
multi-stakeholder committee
national coordinating body
hasRole advise national authorities on biosphere reserve policy
advise on alignment of biosphere reserve activities with national development policies
advise on alignment of biosphere reserve activities with national environmental policies
contribute to UNESCO MAB governing bodies through national inputs
contribute to capacity-building for biosphere reserve managers
contribute to national environmental reporting using data from biosphere reserves
contribute to national implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
contribute to national sustainable development strategies
coordinate implementation of the Man and the Biosphere Programme at national level
coordinate national participation in regional MAB networks
coordinate national reporting to the MAB Programme
encourage integration of biosphere reserves into territorial planning
encourage partnerships with NGOs and civil society for biosphere reserves
encourage partnerships with the private sector for sustainable development in biosphere reserves
encourage research on climate change impacts in biosphere reserves
encourage stakeholder participation in biosphere reserve governance
encourage youth engagement in MAB-related activities
ensure follow-up to recommendations from UNESCO MAB governing bodies
ensure that biosphere reserve nominations meet UNESCO criteria
facilitate communication between UNESCO and national stakeholders
facilitate exchange of experience among national biosphere reserves
facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration on people–environment interactions
foster socio-economic development compatible with conservation goals
integrate scientific knowledge into biosphere reserve management
link local biosphere reserve managers with national policymakers
mobilize national expertise for MAB-related activities
monitor implementation of management plans for biosphere reserves
oversee periodic review of existing biosphere reserves
promote application of MAB principles beyond designated biosphere reserves
promote ecosystem-based approaches to land and water management
promote education and awareness on biosphere reserves
promote integration of traditional and local knowledge in biosphere reserve management
promote sustainable use of natural resources in biosphere reserves
promote the World Network of Biosphere Reserves at national level
review proposals for new biosphere reserves
seek synergies between MAB and other UNESCO programmes at national level
serve as a platform for dialogue among scientists, practitioners and authorities
support communication and visibility of biosphere reserves nationally
support conservation of biodiversity in biosphere reserves
support establishment and management of biosphere reserves
support fundraising efforts for biosphere reserve projects
support implementation of the Lima Action Plan for MAB
support implementation of the MAB Strategy 2015–2025
support monitoring of ecosystem services in biosphere reserves
support research and monitoring in biosphere reserves
partOf UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme

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UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme hasComponent MAB National Committees