Biosphere reserves in Asia and the Pacific

Peter Bridgewater
E-mail: peter.bridgewater@canberra.edu.au

 

There are 5 biosphere reserves in Australia:

Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1978 (extended in 2017)
Periodic reviews: 2003 and 2017

Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2002
Periodic reviews: 2015

Noosa Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2007
Periodic reviews: /

Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Sunshine Coast Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2022
Periodic reviews: /

 

There is 1 biosphere reserve in Cambodia:

Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2012

 

Mr Chen Chuanhong
Deputy Director-General
Ministry of Science and Technology, Department of Rural and Social Development
E-mail: chench@mail.most.gov.cn

Prof. Yuan Daoxian
Academician
Institute of Karst Geology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof Yang Hanxi
Academician
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Jin Jianming
Vice Chairperson
Chinese Academy of Engineering
Vice Chairman of Science and Technology Committee of SEPA

Ms Shi Shuyun
Ambassador
Permanent Delegation of the People's Republic of China

Prof. Wu Zhengyi
Director Emeritus/Academician
Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Zheng Du
Academician
Institute of Geographic Sciences and Natural Resources Research, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Ouyang Hua
Deputy Director
Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Guo Huadong
Director
Center for Earth Observation and Digital Earth, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Ge Jianping
Dean
College of Life Science
Beijing Normal University

Mr Xie Ninggao
Professor/Director
World Heritage Research Center of Peking University

Prof. Tieheng Sun
Academician
Chinese Academy of Engineering, Institute of Applied Ecology, 
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Liming Wang
Division Director
China National Tourism Administration, 
Division of Planning & ResourcesNo.9A Jianguomennei Ave.

Mr Zhang Xinshi
Professor/Academician
Institute of Botany

Mr Liu Zhen
Deputy Director-General
Dep. of Water and Soil Conservation, Ministry of Water Resources

Prof. Jinzhao Zhu
President
Beijing Forestry University 

Prof. Li Wenhua
Vice Chairperson
Institute of Geographical Sciences and Natural Resources
Chinese Academy of Engineering

Mr Liu Yongfan
Deputy Director General
Department of Wild Animal and Plant Conservation,
State Forestry Administration

Prof. Hong Deyuan
Laboratory of Systematic & Evolutionary Botany, 
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Institute of Botany, Xiangshan

Mr Yin Feng
China Wildlife Conservation Association
Deputy Director

Mr Jiang Gaoming
Laboratory of Quantitative Vegetation Ecology,
Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Zhao Jianrong
Ministry of Construction
Chief, Department of Urban Construction

Mr Zhang Jiming
Domestic Department, 
Xinhua News Agency

Prof, Ma Keping
The Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Research Center for Plant Ecology and Biodiversity Conservation
Biodiversity Committee

Prof. Kang Le
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Director General, Bureau of Life Sciences & Biotechnology

Mr Ge Ning
Director, Jiuzhai Gou Management Office of the National Nature Reserve
Jiuzhai Gou Biosphere Reserve Administration

Mr Xu Sheng
Dept. of Marine Environment Protection, 
State Oceanic Administration Marine Environment Protection

Mr Lou Wei
China Association for Science and Technology
Division of Rural Area Affairs, Department of Science Popularization

Prof. Li Wencheng
Ecology Tourism Committee of China Tourism Association

Ms Li Wenjun
Center for Environmental Sciences
Peking University

Prof. Wang Xianpu
Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Prof. Zhao Xianying
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Mr Wang Xiaobin
Department of Animal Husbandry & Health, Ministry of Agriculture
Director, Division of Grassland

Mr Zhao Xiaodong
Director, Baoshan Management Bureau of Gaoligongshan Biosphere Reserve

Mr Shen Xiaohui
Friend of Nature
Senior Engineer

Mr Liu Xiping
Deputy Director, Rural Work Office of Yancheng Government

Mr Ji Yanshou
China Biodiversity Conservation Foundation
Research Professor

Ms You Yanxin
Director, Economic Construction Department, Ministry of Finance

Prof. Li Yiming
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Science

Mr Zheng Yisheng
The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Head of Division, Center for Environment and Development

Mr Zhu Zhen
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Deputy Director general

Mr Yang Zhifeng
Institute of Environmental Sciences
Director/Professor

Mr Jiang Zhigang
Executive Director, Endangered Species Scientific Commission

Mr Ouyang Zhiyun
Chinese Academy of Sciences
Professor, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences

Mr Li Zhou
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Deputy Research Fellow, Institute of Rural Development
 

There are 34 biosphere reserves in China:

Changbaishan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1979
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2017

Dinghushan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1979
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2017

Wolong Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1979
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2017

Fanjingshan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1986
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2017

Xilingol Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1987
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2017

Wuyishan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1987
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2018

Bogeda Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1990
Periodic reviews: 2001 and 2016

Shennongjia Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1990
Periodic reviews: 2001 and 2017

Yancheng Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1992
Periodic reviews: 2003 and 2015

Xishuangbanna Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1993
Periodic reviews: 2004 and 2016

Maolan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1996
Periodic reviews: 2007

Tianmushan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1996
Periodic reviews: 2007

Fenglin Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2009

Jiuzhaigou Valley Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2011

Nanji Islands Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1998
Periodic reviews: 2010

Shankou Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2011

Baishujiang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2011

Gaoligong Mountain Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2011

Huanglong Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2011

Baotianman Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001
Periodic reviews: 2012

Saihan Wula Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001
Periodic reviews: 2012

Dalai Lake Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2002
Periodic reviews: 2014

Wudalianchi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2003
Periodic reviews: 2014

Yading Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2003
Periodic reviews: 2014

Foping Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: 2018

Qomolangma Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: /

Chebaling Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2007
Periodic reviews: /

Xingkai Lake Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2007
Periodic reviews: /

Mao'er Mountain Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2011
Periodic reviews: /

Jinggangshan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Niubeiliang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Snake Island, Laotie Mountain Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2013
Periodic reviews: /

Hanma Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Mount Huangshan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 12 biosphere reserves in India:

Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2012

Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001
Periodic reviews: 2013

Sunderban Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001
Periodic reviews: 2013

Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: /

Nokrek Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Similipal Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Achanakmar - Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2013
Periodic reviews: /

Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2016
Periodic reviews: /

Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Panna Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Chairperson of the Indonesian MAB Programme National Committee
Deputy of Life Science, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) ex-officio
E-mail: mab-lipi@mab-indonesia.org 

Dr. Hari Nugroho
Program Director for Research and Development
Indonesian MAB Programme National Committee, LIPI

Anang S. Achmadi, M.Sc
Program Director for Communications and Dissemination
Indonesian MAB Programme National Committee, LIPI 

Head of Sub Directorate, Control of the Management of Conservation Areas
Directorate General of Conservation of Natural Resource and Ecosystem
Ministry of Environment and Forestry (ex-officio)
Program Director of Natural Resources and Ecosystem
 

There are 20 biosphere reserves in Indonesia:

Cibodas Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 2011

Komodo Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2013

Lore Lindu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2013

Tanjung Puting Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2013

Gunung Leuser Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1981
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2013

Siberut Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1981
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2013

Giam Siak Kecil - Bukit Batu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Wakatobi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Bromo Tengger Semeru-Arjuno Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Taka Bonerate - Kepulauan Selayar Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Belambangan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2016
Periodic reviews: /

Berbak - Sembilang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Betung Kerihun Danau Sentarum Kapuas Hulu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Rinjani Lombok Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

SAMOTA Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2019
Periodic reviews: /

Togean Tojo Una-Una Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2019
Periodic reviews: /

Bunaken Tangkoko Minahasa Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Karimunjawa-Jepara-Muria Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Merapi Merbabu Menoreh Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Bantimurung Bulusaraung - Ma'Rupanne Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2023
Periodic reviews: /

Ahmad Kaykha (PhD)
Chair, Iranian National Committee for MaB
Deputy Head for Natural Environment and Biodiversity
Department of Environment

Sahar Ahmadizadeh (Ms) 
Head, Science Department
Secretary, Iranian National Committee for MaB
Iranian National Commission for UNESCO

Farhang Ghasriyani (PhD)
Director General of the Bureau for Habitats and Protected Areas
Department of Environment 

Dr Hamid Reza Tashauoei (PhD)
Vice Minister for WasterWater Use and Productivity
Ministry of Energy

Mohammad Reza Ghaderi (Eng.)
Director General for Safety at Sea and Protection
Ports and Maritime Organization

Gholamreza Nabi Bidhendi (PhD)
Rector, Faculty of  Environment 
University of Tehran

Abbas Ranjbar (PhD)
Head of the National Drought Mitigation Centre
Meteorological Organization

Mojtaba Palooj (PhD)
Head of the Rural Development Group, Research Centre for Planning, Agriculture Economy and Rural Development
Ministry of Jihad-e Agriculture

Shahin Mohammadnejad (PhD)
Director General, Bureau for Environmental Affairs, Health and Safety
Ministry of Industry, Mines and Trade 

Javad Mo’meni 
Attaché, Head Office for Economic and International Affairs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mohsen Mazloom Farsibaf (PhD)
Director General for Energy Planning, Deputy Directorate for Planning and Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Resources
Ministry of Petroleum

Ebadollah Mahmoudi Taleghani (PhD)
Member to the High Council for Forests 
Forest, Rangeland and Watershed Management Organization

Hossein Ganjidoost (PhD)
Tarbiyat Modarres University

Aref Aghvami Moghaddam (Eng.)
Head, Architecture and National and Regional Urbanization Plans Group
Ministry of Roads and Transportation

Majid Makhdoum (PhD)
Head, Board of Managers
The Iranian Association for Environmental Assessment (IAEA)

Morteza Tashakori (PhD)
Director General, Bureau for Promoting Skills Training
University of Applied Science and Technology 

Taghi Shamekhi (PhD)
Faculty of Natural Resources of the University of Tehran

Nasrin Moazami (PhD)
Lecturer
Iranian Research Organisation for Science and Technology

Ali Allahyar Torkaman 
Deputy Head for Education and Cultural Affairs
Presidential Office for Planning and Strategic Supervision

Mohammad Reza Rahimzadeh (PhD)
Head, Higher Education Centre
Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organisation

Abbas Rajaei (Eng.)
Head, Commission for Agriculture, Water and Natural Resources
Islamic Parliament of Iran

 

There are 13 biosphere reserves in Iran:

Arasbaran Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Arjan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Geno Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Golestan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Hara Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Kavir Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Lake Oromeeh Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Touran Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2013

Dena Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2010
Periodic reviews: /

Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Hamoun Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2016
Periodic reviews: /

Kopet Dag Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

WATANABE Tsunao
Chair, Japanese National Committee for MAB
Executive Coordinator, Japan Wildlife Research Center
Member of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO

OHNO Marekazu
Chief Coordinator, Secretariat of the Promotion Council for Mt.Chokai & Tobishima Island Geopark br> Member of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO

OKI Taikan
Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Member of the Japanese National Commission for UNESCO

ADACHI Hitomi
Associate Professor, Academic Assembly School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Institute of Education, Shinshu University

ITO Motomi
Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo

KAMIJO Takashi
Professor, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Tsukuba

MATSUDA Hiroyuki
Professor, Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University

MIYAUCHI Taisuke
Professor, Faculty of Humanities and Human sciences, Hokkaido University

SAKAI Akiko
Professor, Graduate School of Environment and Information Sciences, Yokohama National University

SATO Tetsu
Distinguished Professor, SDGs Promotion Office, Ehime University

TANAKA Nobuyuki
Consultant, Environmental Consultant ENVI

YOSHIDA Kentaro
Professor, Kyushu University Platform of Inter-/Transdisciplinary Energy Research, Kyushu University

There are 10 biosphere reserves in Japan:

Mount Hakusan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1980 (extended in 2016)
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2016

Mount Odaigahara, Mount Omine and Osugidani Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1980 (extended and renamed in 2016)
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2016

Shiga Highland Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1980 (extended in 2014)
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2014

Yakushima and Kuchinoerabu Jima  Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1980 (extended and renamed in 2016)
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2016

Aya Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Minami Alps Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014
Periodic reviews: /

Tadami Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014
Periodic reviews: /

Minakami Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /

Sobo, Katamuki and Okue Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /

Kobushi Biosphere Reserve<
Designated in 2019
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 15 biosphere reserves in Kazakhstan:

Korgalzhyn Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2012
Periodic reviews: /

Alakol Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2013
Periodic reviews: /

Ak-Zhayik Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014
Periodic reviews: /

Katon-Karagay Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014 (since 2017 Transboundary Great Altay BR with Russian Federation)
Periodic reviews: /

Aksu-Zhabagly Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Bersakelmes Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2016
Periodic reviews: /

Altyn Emel Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /

Karatau Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /

Charyn Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Zhongar Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Almaty Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

West Altai Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Kolsai Kolderi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

Burabay Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

Markakol Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 5 biosphere reserves in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea:

Mount Paekdu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1989
Periodic reviews: 2002 and 2014

Mount Kuwol Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: 2018

Mount Myohyang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Mount Chilbo Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014
Periodic reviews: /

Mount Kumgang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

1. Dr. Cho, Do-soon
Co-Chairperson, MAB National Committee of the Republic of Korea

Korea National Park Service
E-mail: dscho@catholic.ac.kr

2. Mr. Jeong, Jong Seon
Director General, Natural Environment Policy Office, Ministry of Environment

3. Dr. Shim, Suk Kyung
Co-Vice Chairperson, MAB National Committee of the Republic of Korea
Professional officer, ICLEI Korea office

 4. Mr. Kim, Sang-Bae
Executive Director of Park Conservation, Korea National Park Service 

5. Mr. Hong, Seok-in
Director General, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
 
6. Mr. Kang, Yongseok
Director General, Marine Environment Policy Division, Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries
 
7. Mr. Kim, Gye-sik
Director General, Heritage Promotion Bureau, Cultural Heritage Administration 

8. Mr. Lee, Chong-Keon
Director General, Forest Protection Bureau, Korea Forest Service

9. Dr. Kim, Kwibae
Assistant Secretary-General, Bureau of Science & Culture, Korea National Commission for UNESCO

10. Mr. Kim, Chang-hwan
Professor, Chunbuk National University Iksan Campus

12. Dr. Kim, Nam Choon
Professor, Danguk University　

13. Dr. Chun Seung Soo
Professor, Chonnam National Univ, 

14. Mr. Oh, Chung-hyun
Professor, Dongguk University

15. Mr. Paek, Yong-hae
President, Wetland Korea

16. Dr. Chun, Jae-Kyong
Facilitator, Korea Social Capital Institute

17. Ms. Ko, Je-Ryang

18. Dr. Danny Donguk Han
National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea

19. Dr. Lee, Dowon
Graduate School of Environmental Studies, Seoul National University

20. Dr. Park Eun-Jin
Division Director, National Institute of Ecology, 

21. Dr. Yoo, Chul-In
Professor of Anthropology, Jeju National University

22. Dr. Heo, Hag Young
Research Fellow, Partnership Department, Korea National Park Service

23. Dr. Kim, Jaehyun
Professor , College of Life & Environmental Sciences, Konkuk University, 

24. Dr.Kang, Mihee
Research Professor, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences

25. Dr. Jung , Sue-jung
Researcher, Korean Environmental Education Program

There are 8 biosphere reserves in the Republic of Korea:

Mount Sorak Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1982 (Extended in 2016)
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2013

Jeju Island Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: 2013

Shinan Dadohae Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009 (Extended in 2016)
Periodic reviews: /

Gwangneung Forest Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2010
Periodic reviews: /

Gochang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2013
Periodic reviews: /

Suncheon Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2018
Periodic reviews: /

Gangwon Eco-Peace Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2019
Periodic reviews: /

Yeoncheon Imjin River Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2019
Periodic reviews: /

Wando Archipelago Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 2 biosphere reserves in Kyrgyzstan:

Sary - Chelek Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1978
Periodic reviews: 2013

Issyk Kul Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001
Periodic reviews: 2013

Ms. Nur Ezzati binti Zulkifli
Assistant Secretary
Malaysian National Commission for UNESCO
Strategic Planning and International Relations Division
Ministry of Education Malaysia
+603-8884 6111
Email address: ezzati.zulkifli@moe.gov.my ; e.zulkifli@natcom.unesco.org

There are 3 biosphere reserves in Malaysia:

Tasik Chini Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Crocker Range Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2014
Periodic reviews: /

Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

 

There is 3 biosphere reserve in the Maldives:

Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2011
Periodic reviews: /

Addu Atoll Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Fuvahmulah Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 2 biosphere reserves in the Federated States of Micronesia:

Utwe Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2005
Periodic reviews: /

And Atoll Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Mr Enkhbold SANSARBAYAR
Head of the National MAB Committee of Mongolia
Director of Department of Protected Areas Management
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
Government building II, United nations street 5/2, Chingeltei district
15160 Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
E-mail: saagii84@yahoo.com

 

Ms N. Chimeddulam
Secretary, Mongolian National MAB Committee
Mongolian National Commission for UNESCO
UN House United Nations
street 14 Sukhbaatar district, 6th Khoroo
14201 Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
E-mail: n.chimeddulam@unesco.mn

 

 

 

There are 9 biosphere reserves in Mongolia:

Great Gobi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1990
Periodic reviews: 2016

Boghd Khan Uul Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1996
Periodic reviews: 2009 and 2016

Uvs Nuur Basin Biosphere Reserve (part of the Uvs Lake Depression Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Mongolia / Russian Federation) since 2021)
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2009 and 2016

Hustai Nuruu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2002
Periodic reviews: 2015

Dornod Mongol Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2005
Periodic reviews: 2016

Mongol Daguur Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2007
Periodic reviews: /

Toson-Khulstai Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2020
Periodic reviews: /

Uvs Lake Depression Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Mongolia – Russian Federation)
Designated in 2021 (encompasses previously designated biosphere reserves)
Periodic reviews: /

Khuvsgul Lake Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2022
Periodic reviews: /

 

Onon-Balj Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2023
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 2 biosphere reserves in Myanmar:

Inlay Lake Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Indawgyi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 4 biosphere reserves in Pakistan:

Lal Suhanra Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2014

Ziarat Juniper Forest Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2013
Periodic reviews: /

Chitral Bashkar Garmchashma Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2023
Periodic reviews: /

Gallies Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2023
Periodic reviews: /

 

There is 1 biosphere reserve in Palau:

Ngaremeduu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2005
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 3 biosphere reserve in the Philippines:

Puerto Galera Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 2012

Palawan Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1990
Periodic reviews: 2014

Albay Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2016
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 4 biosphere reserve in Sri Lanka:

Hurulu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1998 and 2014

Sinharaja Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1978
Periodic reviews: 1998, 2004 and 2014

Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya (KDN) Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: 2014

Bundala Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2005
Periodic reviews: 2015

 

There are 5 biosphere reserve in Thailand:

Sakaerat Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1976
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2015

Hauy Tak Teak Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2014

Mae Sa-Kog Ma Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1977
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2015

Ranong Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2011

Doi Chiang Dao Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

 

There are 2 biosphere reserves in Uzbekistan:

Mount Chatkal Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1978
Periodic reviews: 1999 and 2015

Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

Mr. Nguyen Viet Thinh
Chairperson of the Vietnam MAB National Committee
President of the Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE)
E-mail: CERE@fpt.vn

Mr Nguyen Khac Thanh

Ms Nguyen Thi Ngoc Lan

Mr. Nguyen Van Hien

There are 11 biosphere reserve in Vietnam:

Can Gio Mangrove Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2000
Periodic reviews: 2011

Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2001 (former Cat Tien, extended in 2011)
Periodic reviews: 2011

Cat Ba Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: 2015

Red River Delta Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2004
Periodic reviews: /

Kien Gian Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2006
Periodic reviews: /

Western Nghe An Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2007
Periodic reviews: /

Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Mui Ca Mau Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2009
Periodic reviews: /

Langbiang Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /

Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /

Kon ha Nung Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2021
Periodic reviews: /