Biosphere Reserves programmed was launched by UNESCO in 1971 under its “Man and the Biosphere programme (MAB). The objective of the programme is to
(1) Conserve representative samples of ecosystems
(2) Provide long term in situ conservation of a genetic diversity
(3) Promote and facilitate basic and applied research
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(4) Provide opportunities for education and training
(5) Promote sustainable management of the being a resource once international cooperation.