Context
What is a Biosphere Reserve?
At present India has 18 biosphere Reserves. Panna National Park is India’s latest declared Biosphere Reserve. |
World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR). The World Network of Biosphere Reserves (WNBR) was formed in 1971. As a backbone for biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and living in harmony with nature. There are now 738 properties in 134 countries, including 12 in India, four in Sri Lanka, and three in the Maldives. Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal do not have biospheres as yet. |
The ‘Expansion’ Plan
Biosphere Reserve in South Asia
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