The only United Nations organization with a mandate for education, science and culture, UNESCO develops and coordinates global standards and programs, linking nature and culture to conserve biodiversity and ensure its sustainable use. The organization manages three major frameworks for the protection of natural areas, which interact and complement each other: World Heritage, the Man and the Biosphere Programme, and Global Geoparks. UNESCO also supports numerous research programs and networks to find solutions and share knowledge.
See also: UNESCO biodiversity programs
