Learn to live in harmony with nature

The global situation is challenging the way we live, produce, and interact with nature. The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere program (MAB) offers a holistic and well documented tool to deal with the global challenges such as climate change and the biodiversity crisis through local actions.

If we are to meet the goals and targets of the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) we need a diverse approach. To reach these goals, a range of instruments, tools, actions, and traditional protection measures are necessary and needed. 

Amongst 23 targets the GBF aims to protect at least 30 percent of the planet's land and water by 2030. Yet, even if we are successful in protecting 30 percent of the surface of the earth, the problem concerning the last 70 precent remains and that is a central part of the 2050 vision of the GBF, to live in harmony with nature. Additional changes outside the protected areas also are needed and crucial, and that the UNESCO MAB framework offers a strong approach from which we learn to live in harmony with nature.