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Biosphere reserves are multipurpose protected areas that are meant for preserving genetic diversity in representative ecosystems of various natural biomes and unique biological communities by protecting wild populations, traditional life style of tribals, and domesticated plant/animal genetic resources. Each biosphere reserve has three zones-core, buffer, and transition zone.

What does MAB Programme means?

Man and biosphere programme

Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB) is an intergovernmental scientific programme. It was initiated in 1971 by UNESCO. It aims at establishing a scientific basis for the improvement of relationships between people and their surrounding environments.