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TEHRAN \u2013On the occasion of the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, November 3, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to prepare a draft law on the preservation of biosphere reserves in the country.<\/p>\n
Biosphere reserves are internationally designated natural-biological protected areas for the conservation of plants and animals, ISNA quoted Alireza Najimi, an official with DOE, as saying.<\/p>\n
A total of 13 biosphere reserves have been so far registered in 11 provinces of the country, covering a total area of six million hectares. The biosphere reserves are namely Arasbaran, Arjan, Parishan, Kavir, Turan, Miankaleh, Urmia, Kapeh-Dagh, Tang-e-Sayad and Sabz-kouh, Genu, Hara, Hamon, Golestan and Dena.<\/p>\n
DOE is observing International Day for Biosphere Reserves through holding different programs including an educational workshop for the officials in charge of protecting biosphere reserves.<\/p>\n
The workshop focuses on two parts, developing a management model and a\u00a0legal basis.<\/p>\n
Article 50 of the Constitution declares that the protection of the environment is a duty for everyone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Biodiversity is one of the components of a\u00a0sustainable environment. People depend on natural areas and biodiversity for survival. Public participation along with governmental organizations\u2019 efforts play a significant role in preserving biodiversity, and the\u00a0environment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hence, biosphere reserves\u2019 status are internationally recognized to prevent irreversible changes and unsustainable exploitation of natural resources, he added.<\/p>\n
Biosphere Reserves are designated under the intergovernmental man and biosphere (MAB) Program by the Director-General of UNESCO following the decisions of the MAB International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC).\u00a0<\/p>\n
UNESCO has approved the designation of 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries. With these new biosphere reserves covering a total area of 37 400 km\u00b2, equivalent to the size of the Netherlands, the World Network of Biosphere Reserves now totals 759 sites in 136 countries.<\/p>\n
Each biosphere reserve promotes innovative local sustainable development solutions, protects biodiversity, and addresses climate disruption.\u00a0<\/p>\n
They also support local and Indigenous communities through practices such as agro-ecology, water management, and the generation of green income.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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