biosphere

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO

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India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve designated by UNESCO

India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, perched high in the trans-Himalayan region, is among the 26 new biosphere reserves across several countries, designated by UNESCO, the organisation announced on Saturday (September 27, 2025). With this addition, India now has 13 biospheres listed in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve of … Read more

Biosphere reserves: A perfect example of nature-life coexistence

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Biosphere reserves: A perfect example of nature-life coexistence

A Biosphere Reserve (BR) refers to an international recognition granted by UNESCO to selected portions of natural and cultural landscapes, covering expansive regions of land or coastal/marine ecosystems, or sometimes a combination of both. It aims to balance economic and social development with the preservation of nature and associated cultural values. They serve as special … Read more