中国新增两个世界生物圈保护区

Core Points - UNESCO has recognized 26 new biosphere reserves, bringing the total number of biosphere reserves worldwide to 785 [1] - The newly recognized reserves include China's Daqingshan Biosphere Reserve and Zhouzhi Biosphere Reserve, highlighting China's commitment to biodiversity conservation [1] Group 1: Daqingshan Biosphere Reserve - Located in the central section of the Yinshan Mountains in Inner Mongolia, covering an area of nearly 3,900 square kilometers [1] - The reserve is rich in biodiversity, hosting approximately 1,200 species of higher plants, 300 species of vertebrates, and 1,800 species of arthropods [1] Group 2: Zhouzhi Biosphere Reserve - Situated at the junction of the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains in Shaanxi Province, with an area of about 690 square kilometers [1] - The reserve boasts a forest coverage rate of 96% and is home to various rare species, including the Qinling giant panda, Sichuan golden monkey, and the takin [1] Group 3: Global Context - The newly recognized biosphere reserves are distributed across 21 countries, with six countries (Angola, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Iceland, Oman, and Tajikistan) achieving recognition for the first time [1] - São Tomé and Príncipe has become the first country to be entirely designated as a biosphere reserve [1] Group 4: Man and the Biosphere Programme - The "Man and the Biosphere Programme" initiated by UNESCO in 1971 aims to integrate the improvement of local communities' livelihoods, economic development, and social progress with ecological conservation [2] - The program seeks to find a sustainable path that protects both natural and cultural resources while promoting socio-economic development [2]