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Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences (Chinese Version)

Keywords

World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR); sustainable development; biodiversity conservation; climate change adaptation; community engagement

Document Type

Academic Progress and Strategic Thinking

Abstract

As the core of the UNESCO “Man and the Biosphere Programme” (MAB), the World Network of Biosphere Reserves holds irreplaceable strategic value in harmonizing ecological conservation with regional sustainable development. Based on the four strategic objectives outlined in the Strategy for the Man and the Biosphere Programme (2015–2025), this study systematically analyzes the innovative practices across representative global reserves, revealing critical pathways and implementation outcomes for the sustainable development of biosphere reserves. The research demonstrates that the scientific conservation measures—including the establishment of biodiversity monitoring systems, systematic habitat restoration, and the development of genetic resource conservation networks—have significantly enhanced biodiversity conservation effectiveness. Innovative development models including sustainable agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries; the development of full eco-tourism industry chains; and the branding of ecological products, have achieved synergistic progress between ecological protection and community development. Strengthened scientific management capacity has been continuously reinforced through collaborative scientific research platforms, the improvement of multi-level education systems, and specialized personnel training mechanisms. Adaptive strategies, including wetland ecosystem restoration, enhancement of carbon sequestration functions, and the construction of climate disaster early warning systems, have effectively bolstered resilience to climate change. Based on the findings, it is proposed to optimize the global conservation network, strengthen scientific and technological support capabilities, innovate management mechanisms, and deepen community engagement. These proposals aim to provide practical paradigms for building a community of all life on Earth.

First page

1546

Last Page

1557

Language

Chinese

Publisher

Bulletin of Chinese Academy of Sciences

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