https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/07/1151806
"The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Friday
designated 11 new biosphere reserves, recognizing their importance for
conserving biodiversity and cultural heritage.
The new designations are in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Gambia, Italy,
Mongolia, Philippines, the Republic of Korea and Spain.
Additionally, and for the first time, the list includes two transboundary
reserves, spanning Belgium and the Netherlands, and Italy and Slovenia.
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO emphasized that these designations
come at a time when humanity is “grappling with a biodiversity crisis and
climate disruption”.
“At a time when the international community is being called upon to increase
the number of protected areas, these new biosphere reserves play an essential
role in sustainably preserving the biodiversity, improving the living
conditions of local populations and indigenous peoples and fostering scientific
research,” she added.
Biosphere reserves are nominated by national governments and remain under the
sovereign jurisdiction of the States where they are located. They are
designated by UNESCO following an intergovernmental designation process the
under the Man and Biodiversity (MAB) Programme."
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