The Unesco World Network of Biosphere Reserves now includes 598 reserves in 117 countries.

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The Unesco World Network of Biosphere Reserves seeks to encourage conservation as well as sustainable use.

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It uses its World Network of Biosphere Reserves as vehicles for knowledge-sharing, research and monitoring, education and training, and participatory decision-making.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES