The World Network of Biosphere Reserves

In the directory you will find information on all biosphere reserves, using the following tools:

SEARCH Engine: you might perform a search by country, by biosphere reserve, etc.  

The list by regions:

• Africa
• Arab States
• Asia and the Pacific
• Europe & North America
• Latin America & the Caribbean

List of Transboundary Biosphere Reserves (pdf)

Ramsar and World Heritage sites

• List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially Ramsar Wetlands (pdf)
• List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially World Heritage sites (pdf)
• List of biosphere reserves which are wholly or partially World Heritage sites and Ramsar Wetlands (pdf)

Related Links

• Official Documents: information materials on biosphere reserves, including forms for biosphere reserves nominations.
• Photo Gallery
• 22 New Sites for the WNBRs