What are the new UNESCO Biosphere Reserves in Europe in 2025?
- Valerie Charoux
- Sep 29, 2025
- 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.
