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Safeguarding Bolivia’s Beni and Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserves
Pioneering fire management for a resilient Amazon Basin
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The Amazon Project celebrates World Environment Day with an ecological restoration campaign
The campaign targets areas affected by wildfires and environmental degradation within the Amazonian Biosphere Reserves
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3rd Regional Meeting of the Amazonian Biosphere Reserves Project
The meeting will take place in the Manu Biosphere Reserve in Cusco Madre de Dios Peru It will be attended by representatives of the 8 Biosphere Reserves in Bolivia Brazil Ecuador and Peru Man and the Biosphere Programme MAB focal points and the UNESCO team Moreover the meeting will contribute to the strengthening of collaboration and exchange of experiences in the implementation of activities among the 8 Biosphere Reserves and other key stakeholders In addition to generating synergies and evaluating the impact of the Amazon Project
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UNESCO boosts resilience and strengthens collaboration between Amazon Biosphere Reserves
From 18 to 20 August the Third Regional Meeting of the Amazon Biosphere Reserves Project was held in the Manu Biosphere Reserve bringing together 50 representatives from 8 reserves in Bolivia Brazil Ecuador and Peru all linked to biodiversity and ecosystem conservation
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UNESCO and LVMH strengthen their partnership to support biodiversity
UNESCO and LVMH have announced strengthened cooperation on projects aimed at minimising the impact of climate change on biodiversity and improving ecosystem resilience A new component of the partnership will be dedicated to measuring impact to assess how programmes conserve biodiversity mitigate the effects of climate change increase ecosystem resilience and benefit local communities
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Stopping Amazonian wildfires before they even occur
UNESCO is training and equipping volunteer fire brigades in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest to prevent wildfires before they get out of control After unprecedented wildfires raged through the Amazon in 2019 UNESCO and LVMH launched a project to protect this critical rainforest By studying the main drivers of deforestation this partnership identifies the most impactful local initiatives and supports them in their mission One in particular involves providing volunteer fire brigades with professional training and equipment so that they can stop fires before these get out of control To date nearly 700 people across 3 countries have been capacitated thanks to this scheme
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LVMH and UNESCO: a joint effort for biodiversity
On the occasion of the LIFE 360 summit the LVMH Group unveiled several results of programmes carried out jointly with UNESCO and announced the renewal of the partnership with the MAB Man and the Biosphere programme for the preservation of biodiversity
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Main initiatives in Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve, Bolivia
Pilón Lajas Biosphere Reserve is participating in the Amazon Biosphere Reserve Project which aims to stop the degradation of forested areas conserve biodiversity and ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods
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Main initiatives in the Central Amazon Biosphere Reserve, Brazil
The Central Amazon Biosphere Reserve is participating in the Amazon Biosphere Reserve Project which aims to stop the degradation of forested areas conserve biodiversity and ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods
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Main initiatives in the Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru
The Manu Biosphere Reserve is participating in the Amazon Biosphere Reserve Project which aims to stop the degradation of forested areas conserve biodiversity and ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods
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Main initiatives in the Oxapampa-Asháninka-Yánesha Biosphere Reserve – BIOAY
The OxapampaAsháninkaYánesha Biosphere Reserve is participating in the Amazon Biosphere Reserve Project which aims to stop the degradation of forested areas conserve biodiversity and ecosystems and support sustainable livelihoods
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Protecting biodiversity, reconciling all forms of life: the example of the Amazon Biosphere Reserves Project
9 November 2023 600 pm in Room I
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Portrait of Deyse: Championing youth empowerment in the Amazon Biosphere Reserve
Deyse Kelly Santos a young Amazonian leader actively participating in the management of the Central Amazon Biosphere Reserve inspiring sustainable change