Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR)

On February 15, 2026, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) announced a new Integrated Management Plan for the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve to mitigate increasing human-wildlife conflict in the trans-Himalayan belt.

  • Established in 2009, the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve (CDBR) is a high-altitude protected area located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
  • It encompasses a vast area of approximately 7,770 square kilometres within the Lahaul and Spiti districts.
  • The reserve is characterized by its extreme aridity, sub-zero temperatures, and unique rain-shadow topography of the Himalayas.
  • Although designated as a Biosphere Reserve by the Government of India, the CDBR is currently ....
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