In 2025, UNESCO welcomed 26 new #BiosphereReserves 🌍—places where people and nature grow stronger together. More than protected areas, these sites are living laboratories for #Education, conservation and sustainable development, supporting biodiversity while strengthening local livelihoods. New designations across 21 countries bring the World Network to 785 biosphere reserves in 142 countries worldwide. As the year comes to a close, we celebrate this important milestone for our planet’s resilie