08.08.2025 | 17:30 - 19:00
Science Hub – Petrusse valley
Minett UNESCO Biosphere: Wéi d’Natur eng Industrielandschaft zeréckeruewert huet
The «Rendez-vous de l’UNESCO» at the LUGA
When open-cast mining in the Minett region ceased in the 1970s, it left behind lunar landscapes. Today, these former mining areas have been reclaimed by nature and have become sites of unique biodiversity.
The «Rendez-vous de l’UNESCO» at the LUGA
UNESCO, Naturally
The Luxembourg National UNESCO Commission is pleased to participate in LUGA, this great celebration of nature. This summer, it is organizing a series of conferences as part of its “Les Rendez-vous de l’UNESCO” event series to present the UNESCO programs that encourage us to make peace with nature.
Yann Logelin, Communications Officer, Minett UNESCO Biosphere
When open-cast mining ceased in the Minett region in the 1970s, barren lunar landscapes were left behind. In less than 50 years, nature has reclaimed these former mining areas and transformed them into biodiversity hotspots worthy of protection and preservation.
The inclusion of Minett in the UNESCO “Man and the Biosphere” (MAB) program has recognized this uniqueness internationally. These ecosystems are now helping to sustainably transform the former industrial region by combining ecological resilience and sustainable development.
Date and time: 8 August 2025 – 17:30 – 19:00
Location: Science Hub – Vallée de la Pétrusse
Price: free