| 1. In the past 20 years, the world has been swamped with reports, action plans and recommendations aimed at curing the ills afflicting our planet. International conferences, environmental campaigns and scientific studies have all advocated precautionary measures and remedies. 2. Humanity must take account of the amount of pressure the Earth can stand, and adopt lifestyles and development methods that respect nature’s limitations, without necessarily having to forgo the benefits of modem technologies. 3. Biosphere reserves are designed to respond to this dilemma. Their effectiveness hinges on synergy between scientists, conservation and development groups, management authorities and local communities. Such requirements are confirmed by the principles of... |
