December 13, 2015

Myanmar's first UNESCO biosphere reserve launched

Nay Pyi Taw: Myanmar has launched the country's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve - Inle Lake in Shan state, opening a new chapter in its commitment to bio-diversity and eco-system conservation.

Inle Lake was designated as Myanmar's first biosphere reserve under UNESCO's Man and the Bioshpere (MAB) programme in Paris in June this year.

UNESCO official highlighted the need for innovative technical and eco-technological solution which are key for preserving the lake along with education and research activities through an inclusive management framework for the lake. (Courtesy of english.manoramaonline.com)

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