Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
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The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve (CWBR) is an Internationally proclaimed area located within the Western Cape's Floral Kingdom in South Africa. It is located in the Western Cape Province of South Africa approximately 40 km east of Cape Town.The Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve was proclaimed by UNESCO in 2007 when it was agreed that the area has special people, an abundance of animals and plants, water reserves of great importance and a unique natural and cultural environment that need to be protected for generations to come. The aim of the CWBR is to create an environment where people can live in harmony with nature, other people, businesses and other activities with the long term benefit for all.Through the Man and Biosphere (MaB) programme it is important to note that the objective of the Biosphere Reserve is to promote the achievement of sustainable development through the following three functions:- Development refers to the actions required to foster human and economic development.- Conservation refers to the conservation of biological diversity and genetic material.- Logistical support refers to scientific research, education and financial support for management actions.
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