Hangzhou Hosts 5th UNESCO Biosphere Reserves Congress 🌏
On Monday, Hangzhou, in Zhejiang Province on the Chinese mainland, welcomed the 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves under UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme. For the first time, this top-tier gathering is taking place outside Europe and the Americas — a milestone nod to the Chinese mainland's green leadership.
Since joining the MAB Programme in 1973, the Chinese mainland has steadily grown its network. Now, it's home to 34 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves — the highest number in Asia! 🎉🌿
This achievement underscores global recognition of the Chinese mainland’s efforts toward sustainable development and biodiversity conservation. With voices from around the world converging in Hangzhou, big conversations on protecting our planet and supporting local communities are in full swing.
Stay tuned as CGTN reporter Liu Jiaxin brings live updates from this landmark eco-event. For young change-makers and curious minds alike, it’s a front-row seat to see how innovation and nature unite! 🌱🔍
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