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♤ In order to facilitate cooperation, BRs are admitted into International network by International Coordinating Council (ICC) of the Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme of UNESCO on the request of the participating country subject to their fulfillment of prescribed criteria.
♤ The BRs remain under the sole sovereignty of the concerned country/state where it is situated, and participation in World Network is voluntary.
♤ Delisting from international Network is done as an exception on ground of violation of obligation for conservation and sustainable development of Biosphere Reserves after consulting the concerned Government.
♤ The MAB programme’s primary achievement is the creation in 1977 of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
♤ Composed of 610 biosphere reserves in 117 countries, including 12 transboundary sites, the WNBR of the MAB Programme promotes North-South and South-South collaboration and represents a unique tool for international co-operation through sharing knowledge, exchanging experiences, building capacity and promoting best practices.