Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD) biosphere reserve

Published: 21st Sep, 2021

Context

Recently, the UNESCO designated Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD) as the world’s first ‘five-country biosphere reserve’.

About Mura-Drava-Danube (MDD):

This area crossing the biosphere boundaries runs along the Drava, Mura and Danube Rivers, which are separated by flood proof dyes in the floodplain and floodplain.
Nature reserves provide an important tool for learning the various methods of flood management.
The park covers 700 kilometres of the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers and extends to Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia.
The complete park area in the ‘Amazon of Europe’, makes it one of the most protected river areas on the continent.

Significance

Different Types of Earth: The Park is home to floodplains, gravel and sandy beaches, river islands, oxen and meadows.
Flowers & Animals: It is home to the highest European continent of white breeding eagles with a white tail (more than 150 pairs).
Many endangered species such as the small tern, black stork, otter, beaver, and sturgeon are also found here.
It is also an important resting place for the annual migration of more than 250,000 migratory birds, according to the WWF.
Population: About 900,000 people live in the reserve.

Benefits

Adoption in Sustainable Environmental Efforts: This new park represents an important contribution to the European Green Deal.
It also has an impact on the implementation of the EU Biodiversity Strategy in the Mura-Drava-Danube region.
The purpose of Jesus
Rehabilitation of 25,000 miles of rivers once
Protecting 30 percent of the European Union by 2030.
Push to Promote Sustainable Business Actions
The adoption of the MDD was the mandate of all five countries to jointly promote the protection and rehabilitation of the Mura-Drava-Danube area.
Cooperation of the Natural Cross
The Interred Danube Transnational Program funded by the Amazon of Europe Bike Trail project is an example of international efforts to promote environmentally friendly practices.
The project is a long-distance cycling route that covers the world areas of the Mura, Drava and Danube rivers over 1,250 km.
When you book this cycling trip, a portion of the money spent directly on the region's conservation programs.

Related Information

Biosphere Reserves in India

Presently, there are 18 Biosphere Reserves in India, among which 12 Biosphere reserves in India find their place in UNESCO’s List of Man & Biosphere Reserves Programme.
The latest included under the MAB was ‘Panna Biosphere Reserve’ (Madhya Pradesh).
There are 727 biosphere reserves in 131 countries, including 22 Tran’s boundary sites.
Three Main Zones:
Core Areas: It comprises a strictly protected zone that contributes to the conservation of landscapes, ecosystems, species and genetic variation.
Buffer Zones: It surrounds or adjoins the core area(s), and is used for activities compatible with sound ecological practices that can reinforce scientific research, monitoring, training and education.
Transition Area: The transition area is where communities foster socio-culturally and ecologically sustainable economic and human activities.

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