2 March 2012: The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is calling for comments on the draft nomination and periodic review forms for biosphere reserves, which have been updated by the electronic working group chaired by Professor Robert Barbault, Chairperson of the French Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme national committee.

Comments and suggestions on the forms should be sent to mab@unesco.org. Comments will be examined by the International Advisory Committee for Biosphere Reserves at its 2-4 April 2012 meeting. [UNESCO Press Release] [Periodic Review Forms] [Nomination Forms]