Biosphere Reserves

GPTKB entity

Statements (32)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nature_reserve
gptkbp:component Buffer zone
Core area
Transition area
gptkbp:criteria Cultural significance
Ecological significance
Potential for sustainable development
gptkbp:definedIn gptkb:UNESCO_Man_and_the_Biosphere_Programme
gptkbp:designation Approval by UNESCO
Nomination by national government
gptkbp:example gptkb:Sundarbans_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Yellowstone_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Nilgiri_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkb:Serengeti-Ngorongoro_Biosphere_Reserve
gptkbp:firstDesignated 1976
gptkbp:governedBy National authorities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Biosphere Reserves
gptkbp:monitors gptkb:UNESCO_MAB_Programme
gptkbp:network gptkb:World_Network_of_Biosphere_Reserves
gptkbp:numberOfRooms over 700
gptkbp:presentIn over 130 countries
gptkbp:purpose Sustainable development
Conservation of biodiversity
Research and education
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:reviewedEvery 10 years
gptkbp:supports Environmental education
Scientific research
Local communities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nature_Reserves
gptkb:Macaronesia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6