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Guadalupe Island is now protected and home to amazing marine wildlife, including many great white sharks. One of Mexico’s most unique and stunning islands is the remote island of Guadalupe in the Pacific Ocean. It is a small volcanic island about 150 miles off the west coast of Mexico’s Baja …

An eco-anxiety research project from Central Queensland University in Noosa County aims to understand why people aged 18 to 35 suffer from ongoing feelings of hopelessness and hopelessness about the future due to change climate, and how they can overcome their concerns through action. Recent statistics show that 75% of …

Authorities are releasing large fish at a fish sanctuary at Tonle Sap Lake in Siem Reap province from March 4-6. WONDER OF THE MEKONG An international team of scientists and fisheries experts was due to release more than 1,000 large fish at a fish sanctuary at Tonle Sap Lake in …

Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazno, along with Calafia Airlines executives and tourism officials, announced that the airline will connect Tijuana (TIJ) to Puerto Peñasco (PPE), starting April 19. Calafia Airlines will operate two weekly flights (Monday and Friday) to Tijuana with Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft, with a capacity of 50 passengers. …

After two years as Director of the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Rowan Rafferty assumed the role of President after Rex Halverson stepped down. This week he sat down with Noosa Today. Why did you take on the role of President of the FRNB? I became director of the board of …

If you want a luxury eco-adventure vacation, Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has you covered. The brand’s floating resort, Four Seasons Explorer, will sail to some of the best diving destinations in the bountiful waters of the Indian Ocean, complete with gourmet meals, spa treatments, water sports and island tours. You …

In September 2021, after more than two years without travelling, my girlfriend and I decided to take a trip to Jordan – mainly to see the ancient city of Petra. For 10 days, we traveled the country from north to south in a rental car, totaling around 760 miles. Our …

This article was sponsored by Lenovo. FFor any student of literature, the mention of a shipwreck or shipwreck on a distant island is comparable to the legendary story of Robinson Crusoe. Written by English novelist Daniel Defoe, the book, although a work of fiction, feels like a real story and …

The New Carnival Company’s annual Mardi Gras Parade will return to the streets of Ryde on Saturday 9th July after a 2 year absence due to the pandemic. The 2022 launch event, held at Quay Arts on January 25, brought together more than 50 people, including councillors, teachers, artists and …

Last year, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uttarakhand, he announcedthat the coming decade will be the decade of the state. On the73rd Republic Day of India occasion PM Modi known for wearingsymbolic headgear of different states and cultures, on the Republic and Independence Days, wore an Uttarakhand cap. The …

Thaidene Nëné National Park Reserve in the Northwest Territories is among the destinations listed in 52 Places, the New York Times 2022 compilation of world attractions to see. Each year, the newspaper selects 52 places considered to be the most attractive to potential travelers. This task has been complicated since …

GEORGE TOWN: Penang is on CNN’s list of the 22 best destinations to visit in 2022. He was appointed alongside Antigua and Barbuda; Bissagos Islands, Guinea-Bissau; Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; Chile; Colombo; Dijon, France; Disko Bay, Greenland; Gabon National Parks; Jordan; Lahti, Finland; and the Australian Munga-Thirri-Simpson Desert. Others in …

Dinara Natural Park Photo: Ivo Cagalj / PIXSELL ZAGREB, January 2021 – Croatia’s environmental affairs in 2021 were marked by the declaration of Dinara as the 12th natural park and the granting of UNESCO designated site status to the Mura-Drava-Danube Biosphere Reserve. On February 5, the Croatian parliament unanimously passed …

Express news service COIMBATORE: Gudalur Forestry Division decided to hire scientists from Kerala and Tamil Nadu to study freshwater fish species in streams and lakes in Gudalur. According to forest sources, of the 43 species, including Nelissochilus wynaadensis (critically endangered) and Anguilla bengalensis (endangered) identified in Gudalur during a study …

Poor waste disposal in the city’s panchayats and Nilgiri municipalities attracts sloth bears to human dwellings, leading to the risk of problematic interactions with humans. In recent years, sloth bears have been observed with increasing regularity in the towns of the Nilgiri, especially Kotagiri. Due to regular interactions with humans, …

The Prime Minister, Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, proceeded this morning to the unveiling of the announcement certificate and the commemorative plaque of the new and enlarged “Black River Gorges Biosphere Reserve – Bel Ombre (BRGBO)” in the part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere (MAB) Program. The event took place …

If you’ve been dreaming of a Mexico vacation, 2022 just might be the year to book that tropical trip. New luxury resorts along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, Caribbean Sea, and the Baja Peninsula have just opened, set to open this month, or will debut next year. If you enjoy being among …

By Phil Jarratt Councilor Tom Wegener has been a dreamer his entire life, but sometimes he dreams so big he can barely contain himself. For 18 months, he has dreamed big of turnips and men in white coats, Olympic athletes and coaches in restaurants that ask only for Noosa products. …

Around every corner you will find such beauty in Costa Rica. This is what draws so many of us to this special land, the jungles, the towering lush trees, the colorful flowers and foliage, and its natural beauty. The Wilson Botanical Garden holds all of this magic in its breathtaking …

The Mexican opposition has denounced rules that would allow President Andrés Manuel López Obrador to bypass regulatory hurdles to approve controversial public projects, calling them unconstitutional and vowing to press charges. Rules published in the Government Gazette require that projects considered by the government to be in the public interest …

About € 2 million has been spent since 2016 to clean up rhododendron in Killarney National Park. The ongoing battle to tackle the invasive alien plant was the subject of a dedicated conference organized by the South Kerry Development Partnership in collaboration with the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Kerry. The …

Published on: 10/26/2021 – 03:52Amended: 10/26/2021 – 03:50 Ashaafean Reserve (Libya) (AFP) A two-hour drive east of Tripoli in the Nafusa mountain range, Ashaafean Park was added to UNESCO’s list of biosphere reserves last month. It includes dry forests, grasslands and a desert on the edge of the Sahara – …

O’HARA, PA – Joanne and Don Lightner are dedicated to saving the reign of the endangered monarch butterfly. The O’Hara couple are actually raising them to help maintain their numbers in North America. “We are only 10% of what the population used to be in the world,” Ms. Lightner said. …

UDHAGAMANDALAM: The Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited in the Nilgiris has received the prestigious 2021 Equator Prize from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). “This cooperative of 1,700 shareholders, managed and managed entirely by indigenous peoples of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, improves the livelihoods of villagers by supporting the sustainable …

Source: Sikkim Express The Lepchas of Dzongu in northern Sikkim have resumed their protests against the construction of mega hydropower projects on the Teesta River. Hundreds of people gathered in Namprikdang to demonstrate their strong opposition to the 520 Mw Teesta Stage-IV power project and the 300 Mw Panan power …

The eleventh and second woman Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay paid a first official visit to Nigeria from September 11 to 13, 2021, at the invitation of the Nigerian government to participate in the 33rd session of the International Coordinating Council. of Man and the Biosphere (MAB-ICC). This was a …

Mount Olympus holds a special place in the hearts of all Greeks. It is an area of ​​outstanding natural beauty and cultural and historical significance. It is the mythical home of the twelve gods of the ancient Greek pantheon chaired by the Father of the gods, Olympian Zeus: Zeus was …

Protests are taking place in Pringle Bay after the euthanasia of a baboon called Scarface. Supporters believe he was killed without a proper baboon management system in place. One of the baboon supporters said the seaside town was in a state of mourning. Protesters are expected to rally in Pringle …

Defined by charming beaches and surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit offer a glimpse of authentic Mexico. A perfect tropical climate With an annual average temperature of 77 ° F, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and Riviera Nayarit, Nayarit, are vacationers’ dreams. With over 330 days of …

After falling in love with island life while working in Saint Martin in the Caribbean, Frenchman Franck Marrot and his partner Valérie wanted a place closer to their home in southwestern France. After considering Ibiza, Mallorca, and Corsica, they moved to Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands. “Safe from overdevelopment, …

Peter Valic, CC license The “European Amazon”, a victory for nature for 12 years, has finally become a UNESCO cross-border biosphere reserve covering five nations. Protecting the valuable and vulnerable river and estuarine ecosystems of the Danube, Mura and Drava rivers, the reserve spans Croatia, Serbia, Hungary, Austria and Slovenia. …

After hatching, baby turtles are released into the sea at Ninh Thuan’s Nui Chua Biosphere Reserve. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Two Vietnamese sites were recognized as new biosphere reserves by UNESCO during the 33rd session of its International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB-ICC) last …

© Mario Đurkić / Solutions Horizont September 25, 2021 – Osijek celebrated International Drava River Day on Friday, with many events that both entertained and educated locals about the importance of the Drava ecosystem. City of Osijek, Public Institution for Environmental Protection of Osijek-Baranja County, Osijek Tourist Board, Osijek-Baranja Tourist …

Balance needs to be struck between protecting nature and investing in Dana, says NCHR [25-09-2021 01:44 PM] Ammon news – The National Center for Human Rights (NCHR) called for a balance between protecting nature and environmental human rights on the one hand and investing in the Dana Biosphere Reserve on …

The Chief of Squamish surveyed 223 readers and asked the question: Do you think declaring Howe Sound as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve will positively influence tourism in Squamish? After five years of work towards the goal by the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative, on September 15, the Howe Sound region, …

Forests are said to be the lungs of planet Earth and cover nearly 31% of the land mass or its surface. Yet this is not enough. The United Nations has repeatedly reminded us that due to climate change and human interference, forests have fallen under the status of danger. However, …

UNESCO assured to provide funds and technical assistance to protect rare wildlife in the region The exercise to establish a much-anticipated biosphere reserve in the Thar Desert in western Rajasthan has intensified with the support of UNESCO, which has provided funding and technical assistance for protect the region’s rare wildlife. …

A general view of the funicular station at the top of the hill in Penang, October 2, 2020. – Photo by KE Ooi GEORGE TOWN, September 20 – The cable cars proposed for Penang Hill will not affect its recent designation as a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, said exco Jagdeep Singh …

This is the first in a series of columns on the UNESCO IW Biosphere Reserve. The aim is to help people understand what the biosphere is and how it will be a key part of protecting, maintaining and enhancing our precious local environment for years to come. The IW, along …

Thursday, September 16, 2021, 1:46 p.m. – Six months ago, The Weather Network took an in-depth look at the past, present and future outlook for Howe Sound. Our team explored how the history of mining pollution and the ongoing impacts of climate change affected the Strait’s ecosystems, and how several …

A monarch butterfly tagged in Kentucky as part of a research project last October was found 1,600 miles and months later in Mexico. Kentucky Wild member and citizen-scientist Tri Roberts, of Versailles, originally captured and tagged the female monarch butterfly at the Perryville Battlefield State Historic Site in Perryville. The …

Ammon news – Environment Minister Nabil Masarweh on Wednesday agreed to form a technical committee to redraw the boundaries of the Dana Biosphere Reserve in order to mine copper ore in the southern region of Jordan. Speaking to the Jordanian News Agency (Petra), Masarweh said the committee, pursuant to a …

“ASEAN Familiarization Tour” in Brunei (ASEAN-Korea Center) The ASEAN-Korea Center organized a virtual “ASEAN Familiarization Tour” to strengthen ASEAN-Korea tourism cooperation. Ulu Temburong National Park in Temburong, Brunei (ASEAN-Korea Center) The tour, which allows Korean travel journalists and social media influencers to explore tourist destinations in ASEAN member states, went …

New Delhi: The country we live in never ceases to amaze me. From picturesque locations, breathtaking beaches, picturesque mountains to captivating flower-filled valleys, India is nothing less than a travelers’ paradise!Also Read – Uttarakhand Valley of Flowers Opens to Tourists: Timetables, Covid Guidelines, etc. If you’re someone who loves the …

RIVERVIEW, NB – Dumping garbage into any body of water may seem counterproductive in the quest for cleaner coastlines, but today in Riverview the folks at the Fundy Biosphere Reserve did exactly that. The Fundy Biosphere Reserve covers more than 430,000 hectares of coastline along the upper Bay of Fundy. …

FUZHOU, China– The UNESCO World Heritage Committee today urged the United States to stop construction of the border wall. The committee also called on the United States to work with Mexico to assess the damage caused by the wall to a World Heritage site in Mexico and adjacent protected lands …

The North Devon Biosphere has launched an ambitious new nature recovery plan as a contribution to tackling the ecological emergency here in North Devon, aligning with the government’s 25-year environmental plan and l Prime Minister’s pledge to protect 30% of UK land by 2030.. Join the individuals, organizations, councils and …

Members of the Isle of Wight Council cabinet are giving Islanders the opportunity to review how planning and development will be approached over the next 15 years. A new consultation is launched on a revised version of the Island Plan. Environment and Heritage Cabinet Minister Jonathan Bacon said the current …

For all the lizards, medlars and lantana, Menorca’s newest art gallery, which sits amid the blue waters and yachts basking in the port of Mahón, carries the faintest scent from a corner of Somerset. Illa del Rei, a 40,000 square meter island a short boat ride from Menorca’s capital, Mahón, …

BEST FOR FAMILIES Cala Mitjana, Menorca The beaches of Menorca are magnificent. The entire island was designated a Unesco Biosphere Reserve in 1993, and the natural tranquility of the landscape has been carefully preserved in a sustainable approach to tourism that has helped keep the island intact. Cala Mitjana is …

The very famous Valley of Flowers of Uttarakhand is now open to tourists. The magnificent site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site; it typically opens to tourism on June 1 of each year and has been delayed this year due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Uttarakhand had imposed a curfew in …

The National Tourism Promotion Fund (Fonatur) withheld critical information about the US $ 8 billion Maya Train when it requested funding for the project from the Federal Ministry of Finance (SHCP). The newspaper the universal reported Monday that Fonatur, which manages the construction of the 1,500-kilometer tourist and freight railway …

For centuries, the epic beauty of German landscapes has inspired artists and writers towards the lyrical and the deep. The country’s national parks showcase some of its most incredible and diverse outdoor spaces. These vast and varied landscapes are protected to varying degrees by 105 natural parks, 15 biosphere reserves …

Regional museum of natural history, Bhopal is organizing an online nature study program (Green Teens) from June 14 to 25, 2021. Thursday in the eighth and final session of the program. Manik Lal Gupta, scientist -C and museum program coordinator gave information on the protected area and major mammal wildlife …

Florida is a dream. Bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, the sunny state enjoys an always pleasant climate, even in winter. This must-see and popular US destination is bordered by a coastal stretch that stretches 1,327 kilometers. Florida is the fourth most populous state …

KUANTAN: The Pahang Lands and Mines Department has rejected allegations that mining activities around Tasik Chini are in a forest reserve. He said a total of 14 mining licenses had been issued in the region before 4,600 ha of Tasik Chini State Park was classified in the Official Gazette in …

Trekking in Samaria Gorge is an amazing experience to experience while traveling in Crete. Credit: Lapplaender / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0 de The breathtaking Samaria Gorge in Crete is extremely popular with hikers and non-hikers alike, and it’s very easy to see why. The 15-kilometer (10-mile) promenade takes …

by BERNAMA KUALA LUMPUR – Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) called for immediate action by the government of Pahang State to save the natural ecosystem of Malaysia’s second largest freshwater lake, Tasik Chini in Pekan, Pahang. Its chairman Meenakshi Raman said the actions include stopping all mining activities in Tasik Chini …

A sports center, a hotel, an eco-center and an eco-park, a large marina, several restaurants, camping sites and a parking lot for 880 cars should be built at Lake FertÅ‘ (Lake Neusiedl), the most large endorheic lake in Central Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. The President …

Tourists learn about the magrove forest ecosystem in Ca Mau (Photo: VNA) City HCM (VNA) – House for beautiful virgin sites and historical and cultural values Throughout more than 300 years of its formation and development, the southernmost province of Ca Mau offers a range of interesting experiences for visitors …

Illegal fishing in seven protected areas endangers endangered species, revealed a US NGO. Oceana study shows that at least 236 Mexican vessels have encroached on marine protected areas and fishing refuge areas since 2012, endangering species of turtles, sharks, fish and other marine life , and that 10% of all …

St Moritz is one of Switzerland’s premier ski resorts, attracting the rich and famous. High in the Swiss Alps, well-to-do Europeans love challenging ski slopes and the charming town of St Moritz. There are a number of quaint villages and towns near St Moritz in the Engadine region, as well …

Atlas Ocean Voyages provided details of its spring and summer 2022 travel lineup on the new 196-passenger expedition vessel, Global browser. The line will offer 24 departures between March and November 2022. Global Navigator will travel on itineraries of six to 16 nights in the Arctic region, the British Isles, …

Ready to spend some time in the great outdoors this summer and connect with nature? Ireland’s six national parks offer ancient forests, diverse flora and fauna, historic sites, and stunning mountain and lake views. 1. Killarney National Park(Killarney, County Kerry) 7 Ladies View in Killarney National Park in Co Kerry. …

Dehradun: Uttarakhand recorded its highest number of Covid cases and deaths in one day on Thursday. With 8,517 new cases, the total tally of the virus in the state has now reached 220,351 while the single-day death toll has also reached a high of 151 recorded deaths in 24 hours. …

A biology student raised some € 15,000 to plant native trees in Ireland after a forest fire ravaged Killarney National Park, destroying valuable habitat. Gearóid Mc Evoy, 22, raised enough money to plant 15,000 trees in Killarney in just three days through his social enterprise, Reforest Nation, which he created …

Yodeling is not necessary for Ireland’s new conservation job, although handling a sheepdog can be helpful. Fingal County Council, as part of a revolutionary pasture conservation project with the Old Irish Goat Society (OIGS), is looking for a goatherd. The position will be to herd 25 goats on the Howth …

MATERNITY: Laura Harvey’s “Flocks” collage is one of the many works of art available at the Solace Gallery in Surf City. (Illustration by Laura Harvey) Beginning of the season: Solace Studio and Gallery, at 2312 Long Beach Blvd. in Surf City, is now open on Saturdays from 12 p.m. to …

There are 73 mining projects in natural protected areas in Mexico, one in a Unesco heritage site, but they are allowed to operate due to a law that defines mining as a public good. That would change, however, if the Senate ratifies the General Ecological Balance Law that would ban …

Barrick has implemented biodiversity action plans at all of its operational sites to manage their impact on sensitive ecosystems as well as to support conservation efforts in the wilderness areas around some of its mines. In its latest conservation initiative, Barrick reached an agreement with the government of Mali to …

The major LusoRecursos project in Portugal may soon be abandoned, but another company is making progress with lithium in the same area. The European Union is trying to overhaul its supply chain and access the strategic product without harming the environment. Lithium is essential for batteries in consumer devices, electric …