It is possible for humans and nature to get along, according to the United Nations, and to prove it, the world body has been designating those areas where harmony indeed reigns. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently announced the designation of 22 new biosphere reserves around the globe where humans are peacefully coexisting with their natural surroundings in sustainable ways. The latest group brings the total of biosphere reserves to 553, located in 107 countries. With 47 recognized reserves, the United States is home to more than any other country. Although the designation carries no binding legal mandate to maintain these areas, the UN hopes that by publicizing them, more countries will strive to interact with habitats and ecosystems without damaging them.