Published September 18, 2025 | Version v1
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Accelerating the Global Biodiversity Framework by Strengthening Biosphere Reserves

Creators

  • 1. ROR icon University of Bergen
  • 2. MAB France
  • 3. UNESCO
  • 4. ROR icon Stockholm University
  • 5. ROR icon University of Pretoria
  • 6. ROR icon University of Coimbra
  • 7. University of Saskatchewan
  • 8. ROR icon Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso

Description

This document highlights how the World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme can accelerate the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). Biosphere reserves and the WNBR provide a platform for integrating biodiversity conservation with sustainable development helping advance all Targets of the GBF.

This report is aimed at providing governments and parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and UNESCO Member States, with key information on how biosphere reserves (BRs) can further the implementation of the GBF and its Targets. The summary for policymakers outlines the critical linkages between BRs and the GBF, and provides specific recommendations for policymakers to maximise the potential of BRs in achieving global biodiversity goals by 2030 and beyond. The full report synthesizes current evidence on the WNBR contributions to key targets and provides concrete examples from on the ground actions linked to each Target.

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Additional titles

Subtitle
Report and policy perspective for governments and parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, and UNESCO Member States

Identifiers

ISBN
978-82-694312-0-9

Dates

Available
2025-09-19