Welcome to the North Karelia Biosphere Reserve's website!
North Karelia Biosphere Reserve - what is it?
The North Karelia Biosphere Reserve is a functional platform for local citizens, actors and entrepreneurs that promotes sustainable development in the region by supporting activities that maintain and strengthen people's relationship with nature, biodiversity conservation, and the development of responsible livelihoods.
The North Karelia Biosphere Reserve’s task is to seek local solutions to global challenges in collaboration with the World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
The North Karelia Biosphere Reserve officially consists of Lieksa city, Ilomantsi municipality and Joensuu city's Tuupovaara district, but biosphere reserve related activities are carried out throughout the province.
Towards a more sustainable future
A Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO collaboration area for sustainable development
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