September 28, 2025 6:25 PM
India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve joins UNESCO’s World Network, two New Ramsar sites added in Bihar
India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve in Himachal Pradesh has been included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav announced on Saturday. The recognition came during the 37th Session of UNESCO’s International Coordinating Council - Man and the Biosphere, held on September 27. With this addition, India now has 13 biosphere reserves listed in the prestigious global network, underscoring the country’s commi...