There are 176 biosphere reserves in 24 countries in Asia and the Pacific.
The Asia and the Pacific region counts four regional networks:
- The East Asian Biosphere Reserve Network (EABRN) launched in 1994,
- The Pacific Man and the Biosphere Network (PacMAB) created in 2006,
- The South and Central Asia MAB Network (SACAM) created in 2002, and
- The Southeast Asian Biosphere Reserve Network (SeaBRnet) created in 1998.
Full list of biosphere reserves in the region:
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AUSTRALIA | |||||
5 biosphere reserves | 1977. Withdrawn in 2020 | 2003 | |||
1977. Withdrawn in 2020 | 2003 | ||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2002 | |||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2011 | |||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2018 | |||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2020 | 2003 | ||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2020 | 2003 | ||||
1977. Withdrawn in 2018 | |||||
1977 (Originally Danggali Conservation Park, extended and renamed Bookmark in 1995. Renamed as Riverland in 2004). Withdrawn in 2020 | 2004 | ||||
Fitzgerald (Extended & renamed in 2017) | 1978 | 2003, 2017 | |||
1981. Withdrawn in 2018 | |||||
1981. Withdrawn in 2018 | |||||
Mornington Peninsula and Western Port | 2002 | 2015 | |||
2005. Withdrawn in 2018 | |||||
Noosa | 2007 | ||||
Great Sandy | 2009 | ||||
Sunshine Coast | 2022 | ||||
CAMBODIA | |||||
1 biosphere reserve | Tonle Sap | 1997 | 2012 | ||
CHINA | |||||
34 biosphere reserves | Changbaishan | 1979 | 1998, 2017 | ||
Dinghushan | 1979 | 1998, 2017 | |||
Wolong | 1979 | 1998, 2017 | |||
Fanjingshan | 1986 | 1999, 2017 | |||
Xilingol | 1987 | 1999, 2017 | |||
Wuyishan | 1987 | 1999 | |||
Bogeda | 1990 | 2001, 2016 | |||
Shennongjia | 1990 | 2001, 2017 | |||
Yancheng | 1992 | 2003, 2015 | |||
Xishuangbanna | 1993 | 2004, 2016 | |||
Maolan | 1996 | 2007 | |||
Tianmushan | 1996 | 2007 | |||
Fenglin | 1997 | 2009 | |||
Jiuzhaigou Valley | 1997 | 2011 | |||
Nanji Islands | 1998 | 2011 | |||
Shankou Mangrove | 2000 | 2011 | |||
Baishuijiang | 2000 | 2011 | |||
Gaoligong Mountain | 2000 | 2011 | |||
Huanglong | 2000 | 2011 | |||
Baotianman | 2001 | 2012 | |||
Saihan Wula | 2001 | 2012 | |||
Dalai Lake | 2002 | 2014 | |||
Wudalianchi | 2003 | 2014 | |||
Yading | 2003 | 2014 | |||
Foping | 2004 | ||||
Qomolangma | 2004 | ||||
Chebaling | 2007 | ||||
Xingkai Lake | 2007 | ||||
Mao'er Mountain | 2011 | ||||
Jinggangshan | 2012 | ||||
Niubeiliang | 2012 | ||||
Snake Island, Laotie Mountain | 2013 | ; | |||
Hanma | 2015 | ||||
Mount Huangshan | 2018 | ||||
INDIA | |||||
12 biosphere reserves | Nilgiri | 2000 | 2012 | ||
Gulf of Mannar | 2001 | 2013 | |||
Sunderban | 2001 | 2013 | |||
Nanda Devi | 2004 | ||||
Nokrek | 2009 | ||||
Pachmarhi | 2009 | ||||
Similipal | 2009 | ||||
Achanakmar-Amarkantak | 2012 | ||||
Great Nicobar | 2013 | ||||
Agasthyamala | 2016 | ||||
Khangchendzonga | 2018 | ||||
Panna | 2020 | ||||
INDONESIA | |||||
20 biosphere reserves | Cibodas | 1977 | 2011 | ||
Komodo | 1977 | 1999, 2013 | |||
Lore Lindu | 1977 | 1999, 2013 | |||
Tanjung Puting | 1977 | 1998, 2013 | |||
Gunung Leuser | 1981 | 1999, 2013 | |||
Siberut | 1981 | 1999, 2013 | |||
Giam Siak Kecil - Bukit Batu | 2009 | ||||
Wakatobi | 2012 | ||||
Bromo Tengger Semeru-Arjuno | 2015 | ||||
Taka Bonerate-Kepulauan Selayar | 2015 | ||||
Belambangan | 2016 | ||||
Berbak - Sembilang | 2018 | ||||
Betung Kerihun Danau Sentarum Kapuas Hulu | 2018 | ||||
Rinjani Lombok | 2018 | ||||
Saleh-Moyo-Tambora or ‘SAMOTA’ | 2019 | ||||
Togean Tojo Una-Una | 2019 | ||||
Bunaken Tangkoko Minahasa | 2020 | ||||
Karimunjawa-Jepara-Muria | 2020 | ||||
Merapi Merbabu Menoreh | 2020 | ||||
Bantimurung Bulusaraung - Ma'Rupanne Biosphere Reserve | 2023 | ||||
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN | |||||
13 biosphere reserves | Arasbaran | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | ||
Arjan | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Geno | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Golestan | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Hara | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Kavir | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Lake Oromeeh | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Miankaleh | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Touran | 1976 | 2002, 2013 | |||
Dena | 2010 | ||||
Tang-e-Sayad & Sabzkuh | 2015 | ||||
Hamoun | 2016 | ||||
Kopet Dag | 2018 | ||||
JAPAN | |||||
10 biosphere reserves | Mount Hakusan | 1980 (Extended in 2016) | 1999, 2016 | ||
Mount Odaigahara, Mount Omine and Osugidani | 1980 (former Mount Odaigahara & Mount Omine, extended and renamed in 2016) | 1999, 2016 | |||
Shiga Highland | 1980 (Extended in 2014) | 1999, 2014 | |||
Yakushima and Kuchinoerabu Jima | 1980 (former Yakushima Island, extended and renamed in 2016) | 1999, 2016 | |||
Aya | 2012 | ||||
Minami-Alps | 2014 | ||||
Tadami | 2014 | ||||
Minakami | 2017 | ||||
Sobo, Katamuki and Okue | 2017 | ||||
Kobushi | 2019 | ||||
KAZAKHSTAN | |||||
15 biosphere reserve | Korgalzhyn | 2012 | |||
Alakol | 2013 | ||||
Ak-Zhayik | 2014 | ||||
Aksu-Zhabagly | 2015 | ||||
Barsakelmes | 2016 | ||||
Great Altay Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Kazakhstan/Russian Federation) | (former Katon-Karagay 2014) 2017 | ||||
Altyn Emel | 2017 | ||||
Karatau | 2017 | ||||
Charyn | 2018 | ||||
Zhongar | 2018 | ||||
Almaty | 2020 | ||||
West Altai | 2020 | ||||
Kolsai Kolderi Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
Burabay | 2022 | ||||
Markakol | 2022 | ||||
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA | |||||
5 biosphere reserves | Mount Paekdu | 1989 | 2002, 2014 | ||
Mount Kuwol | 2004 | ||||
Mount Myohyang | 2009 | ||||
Mount Chilbo | 2014 | ||||
Mount Kumgang | 2018 | ||||
REPUBLIC OF KOREA | |||||
9 biosphere reserves | Mount Sorak | 1982 (Extended in 2016) | 1998, 2013 | ||
Jeju Island | 2002 (Extended in 2019) | 2013 | |||
Shinan Dadohae | 2009 (Extended in 2016) | 2016 | |||
Gwangneung Forest | 2010 | ||||
Gochang | 2013 | ||||
Suncheon | 2018 | ||||
Gangwon Eco-Peace | 2019 | ||||
Yeoncheon Imjin River | 2019 | ||||
Wando Archipelago Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
KYRGYZSTAN | |||||
2 biosphere reserves | Sary-Chelek | 1978 | 2013 | ||
Issyk Kul | 2001 | 2013 | |||
MALAYSIA | |||||
3 biosphere reserve | Tasik Chini | 2009 | |||
Crocker Range | 2014 | ||||
Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
MALDIVES | |||||
3 biosphere reserve | Addu Atoll | 2020 | |||
Fuvahmulah | 2020 | ||||
Baa Atoll | 2011 | ||||
FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA | |||||
2 biosphere reserves | Utwe | 2005 | |||
And Atoll | 2007 | ||||
MONGOLIA | |||||
9 biosphere reserves | Great Gobi | 1990 | 2016 | ||
Boghd Khan Uul | 1996 | 2016 | |||
2016 | |||||
Hustai Nuruu | 2002 | 2015 | |||
Dornod Mongol | 2005 | 2017 | |||
Mongol Daguur | 2007 | ||||
Toson-Khulstai | 2020 | ||||
Uvs Lake Depression Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Mongolia – Russian Federation) | 2021 (encompasses previously designated biosphere reserves) | ||||
Khuvsgul Lake | 2022 | ||||
Onon-Balj Biosphere Reserve | 2023 | ||||
MYANMAR | |||||
2 biosphere reserves | Inlay Lake | 2015 | |||
Indawgyi | 2017 | ||||
PAKISTAN | |||||
4 biosphere reserve | Lal Suhanra | 1978 | 1998, 2014 | ||
Ziarat Juniper Forest | 2013 | ||||
Chitral Bashkar Garmchashma Biosphere Reserve | 2023 | ||||
Gallies Biosphere Reserve | 2023 | ||||
PALAU | |||||
1 biosphere reserve | Ngaremeduu | 2005 | |||
PHILIPPINES | |||||
3 biosphere reserves | Puerto Galera | 1977 | 2014 | ||
Palawan | 1990 | 2012 | |||
Albay | 2016 | ||||
SRI LANKA | |||||
4 biosphere reserves | Hurulu | 1977 | 1998, 2014 | ||
Sinharaja | 1978 | 1998, 2004, 2014 | |||
Kanneliya-Dediyagala-Nakiyadeniya (KDN) | 2004 | 2014 | |||
Bundala | 2005 | 2015 | |||
THAILAND | |||||
5 biosphere reserves | Sakaerat | 1976 | 1999, 2015 | ||
Hauy Tak Teak | 1977 | 1999, 2014 | |||
Mae Sa-Kog Ma | 1977 | 1999, 2015 | |||
Ranong | 1997 | 2011, 2014 | |||
Doi Chiang Dao Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
TURKMENISTAN | |||||
1 biosphere reserve | Repetek | 1978 | 2005, 2017 | ||
UZBEKISTAN | |||||
2 biosphere reserves | Mount Chatkal | 1978 | 1999, 2015 | ||
Lower Amudarya State Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
VIET NAM | |||||
11 biosphere reserves | Can Gio Mangrove | 2001 | 2011 | ||
Dong Nai | 2001 (former Cat Tien, 2001 - extended in 2011) | 2011 | |||
Cat Ba | 2004 | 2015 | |||
Red River Delta | 2004 | ||||
Kien Giang | 2006 | 2017 | |||
Western Nghe An | 2007 | ||||
Mui Ca Mau | 2009 | ||||
Cu Lao Cham - Hoi An | 2009 | ||||
Langbiang | 2015 | ||||
Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve | 2021 | ||||
Kon ha Nung Biosphere Reserve | 2021 |
Last updated: January 2021
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Australia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Ms. Georgina Usher
Director, Protected Area Policy
Biodiversity Policy and Water Science Branch
Biodiversity Conservation Division
Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
GPO Box 787 CANBERRA ACT 2601
Phone: +61 2 6274 1336
E-mail: Georgina.Usher@awe.gov.au
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: /
Bangladesh
MAB Focal point:
Mr. Md. Shohel Imam Khan
Deputy Secretary General
Bangladesh National Commission for UNESCO (Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education)
1, Sonargaon Road, Palassy-Nilkhet, Dhaka-1205
Tel: (880-2) 9675002
Email: natcombd@yahoo.com
Bhutan
MAB Focal point:
Chief of the Nature Recreation and Ecotourism Division
Department of Forests and Parks
Ministry of Agriculture and Forests
Email: karmas_bt@yahoo.com
Cambodia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Dr. Mok Mareth
Ministry of the Environment
E-mail: tcu@forum.org.kh
There is 1 biosphere reserve in Cambodia:
Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1997
Periodic reviews: 2012
China
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Prof. Wang Ding
Academy of Science
E-mail: wangd@ihb.ac.cn
52 Sanlihe Rd., Beijing, China (100864)
Tel: 86-10-68597591
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: /
India
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Lalit Kapur
Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
E-mail: l.kapur@nic.in
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: /
Indonesia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Prof. Dr. Ir. Maman Turjaman, DEA
Executive Director
Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI)
E-mail: mab-lipi@mab-indonesia.org
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: /
Islamic Republic of Iran
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Dr. Mahin Gazani
Director Science Department
Iranian National Commission for UNESCO
E-mail: science@irunesco.org
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: /
Japan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Secretariat of the Japanese National Committee for MAB
Japanese National Commission for UNESCO
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT)
Postal Address:
3-2-2 Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 100-8959, Japan
E-mail: jpnatcom@mext.go.jp
Tel: +81-(0)3-6734-2557
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: /
Kazakhstan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Prof. Roman Jashenko
Chairman
Institute of Zoology
E-mail: rjashenko@kazmab.kz
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: /
Kiribati
MAB Focal point:
Ms. Tessie Eria Lambourne
Ministry of Environment and Social Development
Email: mesd@tskl.nt.kl
Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Myong Gon
Secretary, MAB National Committee
Tel.: : +850-2-18111 ext 3418544
Email: arirangip@star-co.net.kp
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: /
Republic of Korea
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Moon, Myung Keun
Secretary-general, MAB National Committee of the Republic of Korea
Korea National Park Service
E-mail: mab@knps.or.kr
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: /
Kyrgyzstan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Institute of Biology and Pedology of the National Academy of Sciences
E-mail: N/A
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
Malaysia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Norsham Abdul Latip (Ms)
Biodiversity Management and Forestry, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
Wisma Sumber Asli, No.25 Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62574 Putrajaya
Tel.: +603-8886 1442
Email address: norsham@ketsa.gov.my
Farrah Shameen Mohamad Ashray (Ms)
Division of Forestry Management, Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources
Wisma Sumber Asli, No.25 Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62574 Putrajaya
Tel.: +603-8886 1447/ +603-8886 1667
Email address: farrah.ashray@ketsa.gov.my
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: /
Maldives
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Muhsina Abdul Rahman
Senior Environmental Analyst
Ministry of Environment
E-mail: muhsina.abdulrahman@environment.gov.mv
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: /
Marshall Islands
MAB Focal point:
Mr. John Bungitak
Environment Protection Authority
Email: eparmi@ntamar.com
Federated States of Micronesia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
National Commission for UNESCO of the
Federated States of Micronesia
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: /
Mongolia
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr D.Batmunkh
Chairperson of the Mongolian National MAB Committee
Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Mongolia
Government building II, United nations street 5/2, Chingeltei district
15160 Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
E-mail: batmunkh@mne.gov.mn; batmunkh4498@gmail.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
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: /
Myanmar
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Nyi Nyi Kyaw
Director General of the Forest Department
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation
E-mail: nnkforest@gmail.com and dg.fd@mptmail.net.mn
There are 2 biosphere reserves in Myanmar:
Inlay Lake Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2015
Periodic reviews: /
Indawgyi Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2017
Periodic reviews: /
New Zealand
MAB Focal point:
Paul R. Dingwall
Department of Conservation
Email: pdingwall@doc.govt.nz
Pakistan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Syed Mahmood Nasir
Inspector General
Ministry of Climate Change
E-mail: igf.moenv@gmail.com
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: /
Palau
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Ms. Joyce Beouch
Conservation Planner, Protected Areas Network Office
Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Tourism
jkbeouch@gmail.com
There is 1 biosphere reserve in Palau:
Ngaremeduu Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 2005
Periodic reviews: /
Papua New Guinea
MAB Focal point:
Dr Lance Hill
University of Papua New Guinea
Philippines
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
The Secretary-General
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Email: secretariat@unesconatcom.gov.ph
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: /
Sri Lanka
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
The Secretary-General
UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines
Email: secretariat@unesconatcom.gov.ph
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
Thailand
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Dr. Wijarn Simachaya
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment
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: /
Turkmenistan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Jumamyrat Saparmyradov
Head of the Environment Protection and Hydrometeorology Department
Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan
Mr. Jumamyrat Saparmyradov
Head of the Committee
Tel: +993 12 447951 Email: engiddep@gmail.com
Mr. Gurgen Ballyyev
Senior expert, Environment Protection Service, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection of Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 12 447839 Email: gurgen10.74@mail.ru
Mr. Parahat Amansahetov
Head of the Unit for Analysis of the Financing of Agro-industry complex, Department of Development and Finance of the branches of the Economy, Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 12 394720 Email: mft.int@online.tm
Ms. Enejan Altyyeva
Head of the Natural and Regional Studies Department, State Museum of the State Cultural Centre of Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 64 079356
Mr. Annasapar Kichiyev
Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 12 448540
Mr. Yagmyr Jumamyradov
Senior Expert, National Commission of Turkmenistan for UNESCO
Tel: +993 61 754340 Email: unesco_tmexp@online.tm
Mr. Hojageldi Hanchayev
Head of the Biology Department, Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan
Tel: +993 12 943083 Email: hancayev.hojageldi@mail.ru
Mr. Pirli Kepbanov
Director of the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection
Tel: +993 12 940936 Email: pirlikep@yandex.ru
Mr. Mukam Jumayev
Member of the Committee
Tel: +993 62 799525 Email: zhnharjumayew@gmail.com
There is 1 biosphere reserve in Turkmenistan:
Repetek Biosphere Reserve
Designated in 1978
Periodic reviews: 2005 and 2017
Uzbekistan
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Ikram Atabekov
Chairperson of MAB National Committee
E-mail: atabekov@mail.ru
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: /
Viet Nam
Focal point for biosphere reserves:
Mr. Nguyen Hoang Tri
Director
Centre for Environmental Research and Education (CERE)
E-mail: hoangtri51@fpt.vn
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: /
Vanuatu
MAB Focal point:
Mr. Ernest Bani
Environment Unit, Department of Foreign Affairs
Email: environment@vanuatu.gov.vu