Once awarded the designation of a biosphere reserve, the organization overseeing the biosphere reserve will promote the ongoing activities in the area, facilitate new projects, develop the cooperation plan and maintain strong local networks.

Promote conservation

This will already be underway, but the designation will provide a better opportunity for government, non-government, academic, and corporate organizations to be more involved in a coordinated fashion.

Promote economic development

The Biosphere Reserve will promote sustainable economic development. Biosphere Reserves are places where PEOPLE and  NATURE work for the common good. They might focus on themes such as the economic needs of residents and the responsible use of natural resources. Such opportunities might involve ecotourism, marketing of heritage crops, sustainable forestry, or responsible mining. These are ongoing activities that have led to the designation – they will be encouraged to develop further.

Logistic Support & Building local capacity

The Biosphere Reserve may chose to expand the scope of existing conservation, research, monitoring, and education projects. Local students might become more involved in research and monitoring projects. College and university students could carry out projects in areas such as tourism or community development and ecosystem studies. Governments, corporations and other agencies could help to finance these projects.