What are the new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Europe in 2025?

Valerie Charoux
Sep 29
2 min read

Environment News Europe - Here are the new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Europe designated on September 27th, 2025, with images:

The UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves now includes 785 sites in 142 countries, and São Tomé and Príncipe becomes the first State to have its entire territory designated as a biosphere reserve. The UNESCO Biosphere Reserves now protect 5% of the planet.

Here is the list of the new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Europe designated in 2025:

1 – Albania - Vjosa Valley Biosphere Reserve

Albania has a new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 2025, the Vjosa Valley Biosphere Reserve.

2 - France - Lac du Bourget + Marshes at La Loire

France has two new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves designated in 2025:

1 - Lac du Bourget, between the Rhône and the Alps Biosphere Reserve - France

2 - Marshes and Tides between the Loire and the Vilaine Biosphere Reserve - France

3 – Greece - Mount Parnon – Cape Maleas Biosphere Reserve

Greece has a new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 2025, the Mount Parnon – Cape Maleas Biosphere Reserve.

4 – Iceland - Snæfellsnes Biosphere Reserve

Iceland has a new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 2025, the Snæfellsnes Biosphere Reserve.

Snæfellsnes is Iceland’s first Biosphere Reserve.

5 – Portugal - Arrábida Biosphere Reserve

Portugal has a new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 2025, the Arrábida Biosphere Reserve.

6 – Sweden - Storkriket Biosphere Reserve

Sweden has a new UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designated in 2025, the Storkriket Biosphere Reserve.