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flag India’s Spiti Valley, a high-altitude desert in Himachal Pradesh, has been named UNESCO’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve.

flag Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh has been designated India’s first Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO, recognized during the 37th International Coordinating Council meeting in Hangzhou, China. flag Spanning 7,770 square kilometers across the Lahaul-Spiti district, the reserve includes protected areas like Pin Valley National Park and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, and features core, buffer, and transition zones. flag Located between 3,300 and 6,600 meters, it supports a fragile ecosystem with 655 herb species, 14 endemic plants, 47 medicinal species, and diverse wildlife including snow leopards and blue sheep. flag The recognition highlights the region’s ecological, cultural, and climatic importance, reflecting state-led conservation efforts and aiming to boost research, sustainable eco-tourism, and climate resilience in the Himalayas. flag India now has 13 biosphere reserves in UNESCO’s network.

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