Biosphere 2’s latest mission: Learning how life first emerged on Earth – and how to make barren worlds habitable

(THE CONVERSATION) From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of glass and bright white structures. Despite being just ...

Unveiling the Reasons Behind the Failure of Biosphere 2: Why Did the Largest Ecological Experiment End in Tragedy?

The concept of Biosphere 2 originated from an experimental community where people hoped to create a sustainable living environment through the integration of technology and ecosystems. Funding came ...

Hikvision Joins 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves, Showcasing Ecological and Biodiversity Protection Achievements

The 5th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) officially commenced on September 22 in Hangzhou, China, marking its ...
UNESCO

Saint Lucia Moves Toward Its First Biosphere Reserve with UNESCO Support

A two-day workshop, held on 4–5 September 2025 in Saint Lucia and led by Bandiougou Diawara, Programme Specialist for Natural ...
Tehran Times

Iran ready for twinning between biosphere reserve sites with other countries

Shina Ansari, has voiced the country's readiness to foster cooperation with other countries, in line with Hangzhou Action ...