Today is the International Day for Biosphere Reserves. Biosphere reserves may sound like a scientific mouthful, but they"re essentially nature"s sweet spots—places where biodiversity, or variety of life on Earth, thrives. These areas, recognised by UNESCO, keep ecosystems healthy, protect endangered species and help regulate climate through forests, wetlands and other crucial habitats. There are 759 biosphere reserves across 136 countries. From the lush greenery of Sundarbans in India to the vast expanses of the Great Sandy Biosphere Reserve in Australia, each reserve is unique.
International Day for Biosphere Reserves
Today in History
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Avalanche Lake Trail at Adirondack High Peaks, New York, United States
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Its puffling season!
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Reflecting the beauty of the Lakes
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Stonewall uprising anniversary
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A Balearic islet
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Vila Franca Islet, São Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal
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Darwin Day
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Kick-off in Qatar
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Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, Maine, USA
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Castellfollit de la Roca, Catalonia, Spain
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Taking a New Year nap
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Annas hummingbird
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Blue as far as the eye can see
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World Teachers Day
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Dunquin Pier, County Kerry, Ireland
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Rio Negro
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Heads together
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Ludlow aglow
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Blending in nicely
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Megalong Valley, Blue Mountains National Park, NSW, Australia
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Sunset on the Valley of the Moon
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Hay bales in North Yorkshire, England
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This ‘snow’ never melts
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World Bee Day
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Manatee Appreciation Day
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Wind powered ice racing
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Step back in time...
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Celebrating Pi Day
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Close to the wind