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Oman prepares to designate two sites as UNESCO biosphere reserves

Jabal Al Akhdar Nature Reserve and Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve are home to diverse ecological and biological systems.

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Monday, July 25, 2022

MUSCAT: Environment Authority President, on Monday, met with a number of German experts in the field of human and biosphere reserves. The experts are currently on a visit in Oman

During the meeting, discussions were held on the possibility of preparing nomination files for the Jabal Al-Akhdar Nature Reserve and the Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve within the UNESCO Human and Biosphere Reserves.

During the meeting, Dr. Abdullah bin Ali Al Omari reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries, and the efforts of the Sultanate of Oman to preserve the environment.

Jabal Al Akhdar Nature Reserve and Jabal Samhan Nature Reserve are home to diverse ecological and biological systems, in addition to natural landscapes and cultural heritage.

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