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Khangchendzonga is the eleventh biosphere reserve to be added to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves of UNESCO
Khangchendzonga is the 11th biosphere reserve to be added to the UNESCO World Network
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Khangchendzonga is the 11th Biosphere Reserve to be added to the UNESCO World Network
New Delhi, 25 July 2018 (UNDO): The 30th Session of the Council International Coordination of Man and the Biosphere currently being held in Palembang, South Sumatra Province, has added the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve to the Biosphere Reserves
. Joint efforts of the Government of the State of Sikkim and the Indian Committee of Humankind and Biosphere, Eric Falt, Director of UNESCO in New Delhi, said: "Congratulations to you! ;India! This makes a total of 11 biospheres in the country. Biosphere reserves in India are exceptional places for exceptional people. It's a wonderful world to preserve for UNESCO for generations to come!
The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve is located in the hotspot of the world's biodiversity of the Himalayas and presents an unrivaled range of subtropical to alpine ecosystems. The only central area increases to have more than 150 glaciers and 73 glacial lakes. The first is the famous Zemu Glacier, 26 km long. It is home to many globally endangered animals including musk deer, snow leopard, red panda and Tahr Himalayas. Khangchendzonga National Park, in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, has been identified as the largest important ornithological area of Sikkim and is home to 130 endemic species of the eastern Himalayas and over 212 birds. Due to its location, which includes the third highest peak in the world, Mount Khangchendzonga, it offers unique opportunities for collaboration and biodiversity conservation with neighboring countries.
Of the 669 biosphere reserves in 120 countries, including 20 transboundary sites, the World Biosphere Reserves Network (WNBR) of the Man and the Biosphere Program consists of a dynamic and interactive network of biosphere sites. ;Excellency. It works to promote the harmonious integration of people and nature into sustainable development through participatory dialogue, poverty alleviation, human well-being, respect for cultural values and the improvement of culture. society's ability to cope with climate change
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