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UNESCO Designates 11 New Biosphere Reserves

UNESCO has designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance in conserving biodiversity and cultural
heritage.

More about the News New Designations: Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Gambia, Italy, Mongolia, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, and two
transboundary reserves (Belgium-Netherlands and Italy-Slovenia).

The 11 Newly Designated Biosphere Reserves

  • Kempen-Broek Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Belgium, Netherlands)
  • Darien Norte Chocoano Biosphere Reserve (Colombia)
  • Madre de las Aguas Biosphere Reserve (Dominican Republic)
  • Niumi Biosphere Reserve (Gambia)
  • Colli Euganei Biosphere Reserve (Italy)
  • Julian Alps Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Italy, Slovenia)
  • Khar Us Lake Biosphere Reserve (Mongolia)
  • Apayaos Biosphere Reserve (Philippines)
  • Changnyeong Biosphere Reserve (South Korea)
  • Val d’Aran Biosphere Reserve (Spain)
  • Irati Biosphere Reserve (Spain)

What are Biosphere Reserves?

Designation: Under the intergovernmental MAB Programme by UNESCO.

MAB Programme: Launched in 1971 to foster a harmonious relationship between humans and their environment.

Functions: Conservation, sustainable economic development, and logistic support through research and education.

Biosphere Reserves’ Zones

  • Core Areas: Strictly protected zones for conservation.
  • Buffer Zones: Areas surrounding core zones for activities compatible with ecological practices.
  • Transition Areas: Areas for sustainable economic and human activities
  • Significance of Biosphere ReservesScientific Role: Sites for research, monitoring, and providing valuable data.Global
  • Development Targets: Contributing to goals like the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework.
  • Local Development:Promoting sustainable development, safeguarding biodiversity, and combating climate change.
  • India’s Biosphere ReservesTotal: 18 biosphere reserves, with 12 recognized under the UNESCO program.
  • First Recognized: The Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.
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