बायोस्फीयर रिजर्व क्या है और इनको कैसे करके प्रोटेक्ट करें

Biosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope

On the second anniversary of World Biosphere Reserve Day, November 3, it is important to reflect on the progress made in conserving and sustainably using these vital

 while we search for unpolluted spots to explore and plastic pollution 

unconsciously our consumption of single-use plastic, in particular plastic water bottles, will also significantly increase. 

With 80% of all tourism taking place in coastal areas, would you call it a relaxing vacation if you found discarded plastic bottles while taking a stroll on the beach?

दुनिया में कुछ बेहतरीन उदाहरण

In the Island of Principe Biosphere Reserve, Sao Tome and Principe in Africa, schoolchildren have been equipped with stainless steel bottles for drinking water,

 so the daily production and consumption of single-use plastic bottles can be completely avoided. 

यूनेस्को बायोस्फियर रिज़र्व क्या है

Acting as pockets of hope in the face of the climate crisis, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) biosphere reserves are 

🌺hidden oases मरूभूमि में जल और पेड़-पौधों वाला क्षेत्र) ,

🌺 protecting biodiversity, 

🌺reducing pollution, and enhancing climate resilience.

🌺 They are living jewels of land, coastal and marine ecosystems, scattered across the globe, 

🌺where nature and humans come together creating a symphony of life.

In aid of conservation

World Biosphere Reserve Day is celebrated on November 3 

We celebrate each year to raise awareness of the importance of biosphere reserves and to promote their conservation and sustainable use.

बायोस्फीयर रिजर्व के बारे में कुछ महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी

 In the heart of each biosphere reserve

1  lies the strictly protected core zone, providing habitat for flora and fauna, and protecting water, soil, air, and biota as a whole ecosystem. 

2 There is a buffer zone

surrounding the core zone, where people live and work in harmony with nature;

 a zone that also functions as a laboratory for scientists to study nature, and for training and education. 

3 The outermost edge is the transition zone

where communities practise socio-culturally and ecologically sustainable human activities.

Designated by UNESCO to promote 

🌺the conservation of biodiversity,

 🌺sustainable development, and research, 

biosphere reserves are also supported by other United Nations agencies

for example the 

🌺United Nations Development Programme, 

🌺the United Nations Environment Programme,

🌺as well as the International Union for Conservation of Nature. 

दुनिया भर में इनकी संख्या कितनी है और दुनिया को यह कितना प्रभावित करते हैं

According to UNESCO, there are

🌺 currently 748 biosphere reserves across 134 countries,

🌺 12 sites can be found in India alone

🌺 including 22 transboundary sites, enhancing the friendly cooperation between neighbouring countries. 

🌺They impact the lives of more than 250 million people in 134 countries;

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Biosphere reserves are vital for the future of our planet

1 They are a living testament to the resilience of nature, that even amidst human activity, finds a way to flourish. 

2 They are home to a wide variety of ecosystems — from tropical rainforests to alpine deserts, and thereby provide home to countless unique and endangered plants and animals species. 

3 In addition to playing a vital role in the protection of biodiversity and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources, they also provide opportunities for sustainable economic development. 

4  fight against climate

   In recent years, biosphere reserves have become crucial in our fight against climate change, 

as these areas are home to many of the world’s carbon sinks helping to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. 

Carbon sinks, like forests and the ocean, provide solutions in implementing adaptation strategies to fight climate change.

At the local level

लोकल लेवल पर बायोस्फियर रिज़र्व के प्रोडक्शन के लिए कौन-कौन से कम हो रहे हैं

There have been significant advancements in the conservation of biosphere reserves on the local level. 

1 For example, in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve in India

local communities are working together to manage mangrove forests and protect the biodiversity of the region. 

2 In the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve in India

local communities, including women, are contributing towards conservation efforts by 

🌺forming self-help groups, 

🌺while the youth are getting engaged in eco-tourism.

3 Recently recognised with the UNESCO Michel Batisse Award

for Biosphere Reserve Management 2023, the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve Trust has also introduced the concept of ‘plastic checkpoints’. 

Community members check all vehicles and tourists for plastic waste, which is collected, recycled and used for the construction of roads. 

कितना महत्व है बायोस्फियर रिज़र्व का

In times of global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable development, the role of biosphere reserves becomes even more important.

 threats such as 

deforestation, invasive species and land use changes such as mining.

 With increasing urbanisation and constant growth of the world population, exploitation by humans is ever increasing.

The Asian meet in Chennai

अभी तक हम संरक्षण के लिए क्या-क्या कर पाए हैं

(SACAM) meeting

1. In this context, UNESCO in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, 

2 concluded the 10th South and Central Asian Biosphere Reserve Network Meeting (SACAM) in Chennai, India (November 1-3).

3  With the theme “Ridge to Reef,” the SACAM provided a platform for 

🌺exchanging knowledge

🌺 and fostering collaborations in the realm of sustainable environmental practices in the South and Central Asia Region.

The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme enhances the human-environment relationship through combining natural and social sciences to improve livelihoods, safeguard ecosystems, and promote sustainable economic development.

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