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2024202320222021ABCDEG (-)IKLMNPRSTU NewsUNESCO New Delhi Celebrated the Power of Women and their Contribution to Sustainable Development on International Women’s Day14 March 2024 NewsUNESCO and GRÓ formalize cooperation on fostering ecosystem restoration in Africa22 November 2023 NewsUNESCO celebrates the World Biosphere Reserve Day in India15 November 2023 NewsBiosphere reserves are evolving as pockets of hope6 November 2023 NewsUNESCO announces 13 awards for young researchers working in biosphere reserves16 June 2023 NewsJagdish Bakan wins UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award for creating ‘green’ jobs and microcredit in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve15 June 2023 NewsWomen-led research teams receive unique catalyst grants for climate action17 November 2022 NewsG20 on Environment supports the creation of an International network of environmental experts in UNESCO sites23 July 2021
NewsUNESCO New Delhi Celebrated the Power of Women and their Contribution to Sustainable Development on International Women’s Day14 March 2024
NewsUNESCO and GRÓ formalize cooperation on fostering ecosystem restoration in Africa22 November 2023
NewsJagdish Bakan wins UNESCO’s Michel Batisse Award for creating ‘green’ jobs and microcredit in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve15 June 2023
NewsG20 on Environment supports the creation of an International network of environmental experts in UNESCO sites23 July 2021