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Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme
About MAB
The MAB Programme develops the basis within the natural and social sciences for the rational and sustainable use and conservation of the resources of the biosphere and for the improvement of the overall relationship between people and their environment. It predicts the consequences of today’s actions on tomorrow’s world and thereby increases people’s ability to efficiently manage natural resources for the well-being of both human populations and the environment.
By focusing on sites internationally recognized within the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, the MAB Programme strives to:
- identify and assess the changes in the biosphere resulting from human and natural activities and the effects of these changes on humans and the environment, in particular in the context of climate change;
- study and compare the dynamic interrelationships between natural/near-natural ecosystems and socio-economic processes, in particular in the context of accelerated loss of biological and cultural diversity with unexpected consequences that impact the ability of ecosystems to continue to provide services critical for human well-being;
- ensure basic human welfare and a liveable environment in the context of rapid urbanization and energy consumption as drivers of environmental change;
- promote the exchange and transfer of knowledge on environmental problems and solutions, and to foster environmental education for sustainable development.
The Secretariat implements the Programme's Strategy and Roadmap, which were adopted by Member States.
The programme’s main governing body is the International Co-ordinating Council of the of the Man and the Biosphere programme (MAB-ICC), which meets annually. In between meetings, the authority of the MAB-ICC is delegated to its MAB Bureau.
Two advisory bodies provide guidance in the implementation of the MAB programme: the Advisory Committee and the International Support Group.
Information materials
MAB Brochure 2019-2020
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Map of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Multiligual map (in English, French, Spanish and German)
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Official documents
The MAB Programme publishes on specialized subjects in the ecological sciences. Target audiences include policy- and decision-makers, scientists, journalists, students and the general public.
A new Roadmap for the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme and its World Network of Biosphere Reserves: MAB Strategy (2015-2025), Lima Action Plan (2016-2025) and Lima Declaration
English | Français | Español | Русский | العربية | 中文
The Seville Strategy for Biosphere Reserves and Statutory Framework of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves
English | Français | Español | Русский
Seville +5 Recommendations: Checklist for Action
Seville +5 Recommendations for the Establishment and Functioning of Transboundary Biosphere Reserves
Guiding Principles for Projects on Biosphere Reserves
Biosphere Reserves Nomination Form
Transboundary Biosphere Reserves Nomination Forms
Statutes of the International Advisory Committee for Biosphere Reserves (IACBR)
Statutes of the International Coordination Council of the MaB Programme (ICC)
Periodic Review Form
Periodic Review Forms for Transboundary Biosphere Reserve
Seville+5 International Meeting of Experts, Pamplona, Spain, 23-27 October 2000: Proceedings
Guidelines for establishing MAB National Committees
Rules of Procedure of the MAB ICC
Circular Letter on the Future Strategy for MAB and the World Network of Biosphere Reserves 2014-2021
English | Français and Electronic Reference Group (6 March 2014)
Madrid Action Plan (2008-2013)
English | Français | Español | Русский | العربية | 中文
Madrid Declaration
27TH SESSION | from 8 to 12 June 2015 at UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
26TH SESSION | from 10 to 13 June 2014 in Jönköping, East Vättern Landscape Biosphere Reserve, Sweden
25TH SESSION | from 27 to 30 May 2013, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
24TH SESSION | from 9 to 13 July 2012, UNESCO, Headquarters, Paris, France
23RD SESSION | from 28 June to 1 July 2011, Dresden/Radebeul, Germany
Main Conclusions and Recommendations
22ND SESSION from 31 May to 4 June 2010, UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France
21ST SESSION | from 25 to 29 May 2009, Jeju, Republic of Korea
20TH SESSION | from 5 to 8 February 2008, Madrid, Spain
MAB Secretariat
Man and the Biosphere Programme
UNESCO
7, place de Fontenoy
F-75352 Paris 07 SP
France
E-mail: mab@unesco.org
Office of the Director
Noeline RAONDRY RAKOTOARISOA
Director, Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences a.i.
Secretary, Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme a.i.
Mail: n.raondry-rakotoarisoa@unesco.org
Sima TAHERI-GAUTER
Assistant to Division Director
MAB Secretariat
Mail: s.taheri@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 08 05
MAB Networking: Biosphere Reserves and Capacity Building (NBC)
Noeline RAONDRY RAKOTOARISOA
Chief of Section
E-mail: n.raondry-rakotoarisoa@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 05 57
Marie PRCHALOVA
Programme Specialist
E-mail: m.prchalova@unesco.org
Tel: +33 1 45 68 05 27
Bandiougou DIAWARA
Project manager
E-mail: b.diawara@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 15 37
Sandrine BARON
Programme Assistant
Mail: s.baron@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 13 43
Amandine CALLENS
Project Assistant
Mail: a.callens@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 16 71
Yolanda LÓPEZ MALDONADO
Consultant
Mail: yc.lopez-maldonado@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 11 18
Luc VIVIEN
Consultant
Mail: l.vivien@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 07 76
MAB Research and Policy: Ecology and Biodiversity
Meriem BOUAMRANE
Chief of Section
E-mail: m.bouamrane@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 07 09
Yang Bo KIM
Associate Expert
Mail: yb.kim@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 21 95
María Rosa CARDENAS TOMAZIC
Associate Programme Specialist
Mail: m.cardenas@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 08 87
Martha-Marie VOGEL
Junior Professional Officer
Mail: mm.vogel@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 02 85
Maximilien GUÊZE
Associate Project Officer
Mail: m.gueze@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 06 60
Dominique CHEB TERRAB
Associate Project Officer
Mail: d.cheb-terrab@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 06 76
Patricia RAME
Programme Assistant
Mail: p.rame@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 21 54
Donara SYDEEVA-BLANC
Project Assistant
Mail: d.sydeeva-blanc@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 21 94
Manoel GIFFONI DA SILVEIRA
Communications Consultant
Mail: m.giffoni-da-silveir@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 01 89
Bárbara ÁVILA
Communications Consultant
Mail: b.avila@unesco.org
Yasmeen Gloria ZUFFETTI
Intern
Mail: yg.zuffetti@unesco.org
Tel: +33 (0) 1 45 68 11 69
Regional Officers
The UNESCO Regional Officers are responsible for the implementation of UNESCO's MAB Programme at the regional level. Regional Officers are posted in the field and serve as focal points for all issues relating to the Programme, both at regional and national levels. The following Regional Officers are currently working in coordination with the MAB Secretariat:
AFRICA
Anthony MADUEKWE
UNESCO Office in Dakar
Mail: a.maduekwe@unesco.org
Mama PLEA
UNESCO Office in Addis Ababa
Mail: m.plea@unesco.org
Jayakumar RAMASAMY
UNESCO Office in Nairobi
Mail: r.jayakumar@unesco.org
Koen VERBIST
UNESCO Office in Harare
Mail: k.verbist@unesco.org
ARAB STATES
Donia ABDELWAHED
UNESCO Office in Doha
Mail: d.abdelwahed@unesco.org
Elsa SATTOUT
UNESCO Office in Cairo
Mail: e.sattout@unesco.org
ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
Guy BROUCKE
UNESCO Office in New Delhi
Mail: g.broucke@unesco.org
Philippe PYPAERT
UNESCO Office in Beijing
Mail: p.pypaert@unesco.org
Raza SHAH
UNESCO Office in Islamabad
Mail: r.shah@unesco.org
Hans THULSTRUP
UNESCO Office in Jakarta
Mail: h.thulstrup@unesco.org
Kristine TOVMASYAN
UNESCO Office in Almaty
Mail: k.tovmasyan@unesco.org
EUROPE AND NORTH AMERICA
Jonathan BAKER
UNESCO Office in Venice
Mail: j.baker@unesco.org
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Juan CRIADO
UNESCO Office in San José
Mail: j.criado@unesco.org
Massimiliano LOMBARDO
Oficina de la UNESCO en Kingston
Mail: m.lombardo@unesco.org
Serena HECKLER
UNESCO Office in Montevideo
Mail: s.heckler@unesco.org
