Edvance UPSC

UNESCO Biosphere Reserves of India

Categories: Environment
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About Course

This course is a part of Edvance ‘High Yield Topic Series’ for UPSC Civil Services and Indian Forest Service (IFoS) Exam.

In this course, you will learn about the 18 Biosphere Reserves and their flagship species.

12 of the 18 biosphere reserves are a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves, based on the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme list.

Course Content

What are Biosphere Reserves ?

  • Criteria for designation of Biosphere Reserves
  • Structure of Biosphere Reserve
  • Functions of Biosphere Reserve

Biosphere Reserves of India

World Network of Biosphere Reserves

Potential Sites from India