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Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve Enters UNESCO World Network

27 September 20251 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYCold DesertBiosphere ReserveEnters UNESCOWorld Network27 September 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Himachal Pradesh’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve gained a place in UNESCO’s global list of biosphere reserves, announced at a worldwide congress held in China.

Key facts

  • Site: Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, Himachal Pradesh.
  • Recognition: inducted into the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
  • Venue of announcement: the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, Hangzhou, China.
  • Why it matters: seen as a model for sustainable development.

Significance

  • International recognition for a Himachal Pradesh landscape.
  • Highlights the link between conservation and sustainable development.

Exam angle

  • State: Himachal Pradesh.
  • Body granting recognition: UNESCO.
  • City hosting the congress: Hangzhou, China.

Test yourself

1. Which Himachal Pradesh site joined the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve was inducted.

2. Where was the induction announced at the World Congress of Biosphere Reserves?

The announcement was made in Hangzhou, China.

3. Which international body runs the World Network of Biosphere Reserves?

The reserve joined the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

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