The Golden Gate Biosphere Network (GGBN) is a voluntary, internationally recognized partnership open to local, state, and federal agencies, tribal governments, conservation nonprofits, universities, working lands, community groups, and the private sector working to build harmonious relationships between people and nature. Partners collaborate to conserve nature and maintain the benefits of healthy lands and waters for our Biosphere Region's quality of life. The GGBN also facilitates the sharing of knowledge and best practices at the regional, national, and international scales through membership in the United States Biosphere Network and World Network of Biosphere Reserves.