UNESCO establishes cross-border Julian Alps biosphere

Agadir, 5 July - Slovenia and Italy have succeeded with their joint bid with UNESCO for the establishment of a Transboundary Biosphere Reserve in the Julian Alps, bringing together two existing biospheres: the Slovenian Julian Alps Biosphere Reserve and the Italian Julian Prealps Biosphere Reserve.

Kobarid A 300-kilometre hiking trail launched in the Julian Alps. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA File photo

Kobarid
A 300-kilometre hiking trail launched in the Julian Alps.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA
File photo

Mojstrana A trail marker in the Vrata Valley below Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak. Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Mojstrana
A trail marker in the Vrata Valley below Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak.
Photo: Daniel Novakovič/STA

Pokljuka The Pokljuka Plateau with Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, in the background. Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

Pokljuka
The Pokljuka Plateau with Mount Triglav, Slovenia's highest peak, in the background.
Photo: Anže Malovrh/STA

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