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11 New Biosphere Reserves - 2024

July 12 , 2024 36 days 303 0
  • The UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries.
  • Belgium and Gambia got listed for the first time.
  • Two transboundary biosphere reserves also announced.
    • Kempen-Broek Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Belgium, Kingdom of the Netherlands)
    • Julian Alps Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (Italy, Slovenia)
  • With these new biosphere reserves covering a total area of 37 400 km², equivalent to the size of the Netherlands.
  • There are a total 12 Biosphere Reserves of India recognized internationally.

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