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News UNESCO unveils work of art “Amazonium” by eco-artist Thijs Biersteker sponsored by LVMH13 December 2023
News Protecting biodiversity, reconciling all forms of life: the example of the Amazon Biosphere Reserves Project17 November 2023
Story A young woman researcher who studies the Spix's Macaw to help save the species is awarded by UNESCO7 August 2023
News UNESCO and the Brazilian Network of Biosphere Reserves define a work plan to strengthen the Network and announce IberoMAB Youth Forum in Brazil21 April 2023