Azerbaijan Plans First Geoparks As New Conservation Initiative
Date
7/3/2024 10:09:28 AM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Nazrin Abdul
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Azerbaijan is planning to establish geoparks for the first time,
aiming to designate these areas as special protection zones and
integrate them into UNESCO's Global Geoparks Network,
Azernews reports.
Firuddin Aliyev, head of the Biological Diversity Protection
Service, announced this during a press conference at the Ministry
of Ecology and Natural Resources. The conference focused on topics
such as the leopard population in Azerbaijan, efforts to restore
biodiversity, and plans for developing eco-tourism.
Aliyev highlighted the establishment of Azerbaijan's first
Biosphere Reserve within the Zagatala State Nature Reserve. He
mentioned that the nomination file for UNESCO's Man and Biosphere
Programme has been finalized for this reserve.
Furthermore, Aliyev discussed ongoing efforts to enhance
biodiversity protection by expanding the network of protected
areas. Plans include establishing a new national park in the Samukh
and Gakh regions, as well as protecting the Alazan (Qanikh) river
valley and the Akhar-Bakhar mountain range.
"We have formed a dedicated team and are actively progressing
with these initiatives," Aliyev added.
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