Natural Sciences
Biological & Cultural Diversity
UNESCO plays an important role in the efforts aiming at preventing the present global trend of erosion of diversity, both biological and cultural. The intersectoral approach of the MAB Programme contributes to better understanding and strengthening of the vital linkages between biological and cultural diversity for sustainability. The main activities include:
- Sacred natural sites and cultural landscapes (in collaboration with the World Heritage Convention)
- Biocultural Protocols for access and benefit sharing (in collaboration with UNEP and Natural Justice)
- Biodiversity and local and indigenous knowledge (in collaboration with UNESCO LINKS project
- Biodiversity, languages and intangible heritage (in collaboration with the UNESCO Culture Sector)
- Science, methodology and experiences
- Agro-Culture
- Major events
Ms Ana Persic
- Assistant Programme Specialist, Biodiversity and ecosystem services, Biological and cultural diversity, Science-policy dialogue, Information & communication, MAB Young Scientists Awards, Meetings of International Advisory Committee for Biosphere Reserves
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Mr Thomas Schaaf
- Chief, Section of Ecological Sciences and Biodiversity; Dryland management and combating desertification, Mountain research and conservation, Culture-based environmental conservation, Asia-Pacific region
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The Importance of Sacred Natural Sites for Biodiversity Conservation
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Sacred Natural Sites - Guidelines for Protected Area Managers
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Protection of Sacred Natural Sites: Importance for Biodiversity Conservation
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The Role of Sacred Natural Sites and Cultural Landscapes
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