Golden Gate Biosphere Network

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Golden Gate Biosphere Network
Visitors enjoying the sunset atop Mount Tamalpais, a protected region within the Golden Gate Biosphere Network.
Location of Golden Gate Biosphere Show map of California Golden Gate Biosphere Network (the United States) Show map of the United States
Nearest city	San Francisco
Coordinates	37°48′N 122°30′W / 37.8°N 122.5°W / 37.8; -122.5
Area	27,976 sq mi (72,460 km2)[1]
Established	1988 (1988)[2]
Governing body	UNESCO
Website	Golden Gate Biosphere

The Golden Gate Biosphere Network (GGBN or the Network) is a voluntary coalition of federal, state and local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, universities, and private partners within the Golden Gate Biosphere region (along the western portion of the San Francisco Bay Area). The Network aims to protect the region's biodiversity and conserve its natural resources. The Network has been part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme since 1988.GGBN is also part of the US Biosphere Network as well as EuroMAB. It is recognized by UNESCO for its "significance for biological diversity conversation" and organizational efforts involving municipal authorities and private interests.^[3]

The Network periodically submits reports to UNESCO on current land-management issues related to the region's biodiversity and its connection to people. Recent efforts have focused on outreach to potential collaborators and promoting research on biodiversity and climate change adaptation.^[4]