Question

state the role of biosphere reserves

Answer 1

Biosphere reserve :
Biosphere reserves are areas comprising terrestrial, marine and coastal ecosystems. Each reserve promotes solutions reconciling the conservation of biodiversity with its sustainable use.
Biosphere reserves are ‘Science for Sustainability support sites’ – special places for testing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding and managing changes and interactions between social and ecological systems, including conflict prevention and management of biodiversity.
Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under the sovereign jurisdiction of the states where they are located. Their status is internationally recognized.

Answer 2

Biosphere reserve is a protected area developed to conserve biodiversity.

Or,

Biosphere reserves are the multipurpose protected areas developed to :

a. Conserve biodiversity and integrity of plants and animals.

b. Educate, train and create awareness about environmental aspects and ecofriendly living.