UNESCO and the MAB Programme afford recognition to outstanding contributions in the management or preservation of the environment; honour successful management of biosphere reserves in line with recommendations of the Seville Strategy; and foster access for young scientists, especially women, to advanced research facilities through respective prizes and awards schemes: 

• MAB Young Scientists Awards
• Michel Batisse Award for Biosphere Reserve Management
• UNESCO Sultan Qaboos Prize for Environmental Preservation
• UNESCO Fellowships