The video illustrates the main concepts of the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme, through the presentation of the history, definition and functions of Biosphere Reserves. It emphasizes especially the main achievement of Biosphere Reserves: establishing a partnership between people and nature. Such a partnership is implemented through a wide array of activities: eco-tourism, eco-jobs and training, scientific research and monitoring, preservation of traditions and cultures, education. Not only are Biosphere Reserves grounded on the three pillars of sustainability - economics, environment, and society – but they also are promoting a fourth one: cultural diversity.

Thanks
Scientific Advisor: Peter Bridgewater - Script: Lucilla Spini - Narrative Voice: Peter Bridgewater - Graphic Design: Ivette Fabbri – Coordination of Contributors: Lucilla Spini, Samia Mousli and Cécile Mazzacurati - Montage: Béatrice Agard - Music: "Cruel Crazy Beautiful World" (music & lyrics: J.Clegg), performed by Johnny Clegg and Savuka (P)1989, courtesy of EMI Music France and HR Music BV - Oneworld Music.

For the utilisation of images, we are grateful to: The Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve for images from "Sierra de las Nieves - La Magia de la Biosfera" (by Domi del Postigo, José Enrique Sánchez, Raul Jiménez and Marta Sainz). The WWF/UNESCO/Kew “People and Plants Initiative” for images from “Saving the Wooden Rhino – Ethnobotanical methods and Kenya’s woodcarving industry” and from “Carvers, Conservation and Consumers – three ways to save Kenya’s woodcarving industry” (by Tony Cunningham in collaboration with Nick Chevallier Productions, Cape Town). The CEDAG-TPR Ouest – Réalisation Jean-Yves Dagnet and the Cévennes Biosphere Reserve for images “Appareilleurs de Pierres” (by Jean-Yves Dagnet). The University of California Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) Communication Service for images from "University of California Natural Reserve System Big Creek Reserve Footage" (by ANR Communication Services). The UNESCO, New Delhi Office (Sudha Mehndiratta) and the Riverbank Studios for images from “Kalpavriksha: Legacy of the Forests” (by Mike H Pandey). The ANGAP and the Mananara-Nord Biosphere Reserve for images from “La Réserve de Biosphère de Mananara-Nord Madagascar : Conservation source de vie”

For the elaboration and organization of this video, special thanks are due to:

• The Division of Ecological and Earth Sciences at UNESCO;
• The Audiovisual Section of the Bureau of Public Information at UNESCO
• and (in alphabetical order):

B. Agard (Bureau of Public Information) J. Booth (University of California, Natural Reserve System) C. Bruno-Monteiro (Bureau of Public Information) C. Carbonnel-Saillard (Bureau of Public Information) J. Clegg (Johnny Clegg and Savuka) T. Cunningham (Programme Officer, People and Plants Initiative) J. Dagnet (CEDAG) B. Gaye (Service Juridique - EMI Music France) A. Glazer (University of California, Natural Reserve System) P. Guérin (CEDAG) A. Hamilton (WWF-UK International Plants Conservation Programme) G. Lamy (Cévennes Biosphere Reserve) D. Lecuyer (Cévennes Biosphere Reserve) S. Mehndiratta (UNESCO, New Delhi Office) J.O'Brien (University of California, ANR Communication Services) Oliva (Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve) M. H. Pandey (Riverbanks Studios) Ramarokoto (Chef de Cellule Communication, Education Environmentale et Relations Publiques de l’ANGAP – Madagascar). E. Rudowski (Bureau of Public Information) Mr. Rueda (Sierra de las Nieves Biosphere Reserve) S. Rumsey (University of California, Natural Reserve System) C. Six (HR Music BV - Oneworld Music) C. Van Engelend (Bureau of Public Information)