Press release
Director-General calls for investigation into killing of journalist Mohamed Isse Hassan in Somalia
UNESO DirectorGeneral Audrey Azoulay has condemned the killing of television journalist Mohamed Isse Hassan who died in a suicide car bomb attack in Mogadishu the capital of Somalia on 29 October It was part of a series of two blasts that killed at least 100 people and injured 300 others
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Marawah
The site includes numerous islands and a coastline stretching over 120 km comprises several important representatives habitats with national and regional significance These habitats include sea grass beds 3 species coral reef communities more than 18 species macroalgae outcrops more than 15 species and mangrove vegetation monostands of Avicennia marina Marawah Biosphere reserve is also of global importance as a shelter and feeding ground for the vulnerable Dugongs Dugong dugon
United Arab Emirates -
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Atlas Cedar
Situated in the central Atlas Mountains the Atlas Cedar Biosphere Reserve is home to 75 of the worlds majestic Atlas cedar tree population This region is characterized by a wealth of ecosystems and the mountain peaks which reach up to 3700?m provide the region with critically important water resources Fruit plantations modern agriculture and tourist activities have replaced seminomadic pastoral traditions but are taking their toll on scarce water resources The local Berber culture is particularly strong in this area
Morocco -
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Delta du Fleuve Senegal
Situated in the Delta of the Senegal River this transboundary biosphere reserve presents few variations in altitude but owes its diversity to its vast hydrographic network which is divided into several basins The landscape is very diverse and includes floodplains fed by water from natural or artificial rising of the river through hydraulic works backwaters lakes and by the sea Continental and coastal dunes slightly mark the relief The floodplains are deprived of vegetation in the dry season The importance of the area with regards to conservation can be perceived through the great variety of protected areas that have been designated here Migratory birds find refuge in the delta and more than 350 species have been recorded in the Oiseaux du Djoudj National Park with a bird population of over 3 million individuals from November to May?
Senegal, Mauritania -
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Delta du Fleuve Senegal
Situated in the Delta of the Senegal River this transboundary biosphere reserve presents few variations in altitude but owes its diversity to its vast hydrographic network which is divided into several basins The landscape is very diverse and includes floodplains fed by water from natural or artificial rising of the river through hydraulic works backwaters lakes and by the sea Continental and coastal dunes slightly mark the relief The floodplains are deprived of vegetation in the dry season The importance of the area with regards to conservation can be perceived through the great variety of protected areas that have been designated here Migratory birds find refuge in the delta and more than 350 species have been recorded in the Oiseaux du Djoudj National Park with a bird population of over 3 million individuals from November to May?
Senegal, Mauritania -
Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB)
Lajat
The Lajat? Biosphere Reserve is located on the Lajat Plateau of Sweida Governorate that occupies the southernmost corner of Syria at the border with Jordan It is extended over an area of 12038 ha at an altitude ranging from 600 to 900 metres asl The site is a place for an extremely diverse biological wealth and encompasses some of the most interesting landscapes of the Sweida Province The basaltic undulating hills that are interspersed with black pumice or pozzolan high cones are unparalleled in the country and the region and are a stark contrast to the varied semiarid landscapes elsewhere in the Reserve
Syrian Arab Republic -
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Egypt Country Profile
Of the nine Frameworks domains Egypt located in the Arab States region scores highest in Leadership And Organisation Stability And NonViolence Learn more about the factors which enable intercultural dialogue in this country through the data below
Egypt
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Kuwait Country Profile
Of the nine Frameworks domains Kuwait located in the Arab States region scores highest in Social Cohesion Stability And NonViolence Learn more about the factors which enable intercultural dialogue in this country through the data below
Kuwait
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Libya Country Profile
Of the nine Frameworks domains Libya located in the Arab States region scores highest in Freedom Of Expression Social Cohesion Learn more about the factors which enable intercultural dialogue in this country through the data below
Libya
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Palestine Country Profile
Of the nine Frameworks domains Palestine located in the Arab States region scores highest in Freedom Of Expression Skills And Values Learn more about the factors which enable intercultural dialogue in this country through the data below
State of Palestine
Enabling Intercultural Dialogue
Somalia Country Profile
Of the nine Frameworks domains Somalia located in the Africa region scores highest in Freedom Of Expression Skills And Values Learn more about the factors which enable intercultural dialogue in this country through the data below
Somalia