Biosphere nomination papers

The Isle of Man was admitted to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves in 2016 after submitting these nomination papers to the Man and the Biosphere Programme.

Isle of Man Nomination Papers

Biosphere Isle of Man Nomination Papers I (Summary Pages 1-60) and II (Description Pages 61-221)

Annexes 1 and 2
ZONATION MAPS

UNESCO Biosphere Zonation - Land v1-9

UNESCO Biosphere Zonation - Marine v1-9

Guide to appropriate Land/Marine Activities/Uses per zone
Appendices

Appendix 1: ASSI Designation Documents

Appendix 2: Terms of Reference of UBIOM Steering Group

Appendix 3: Report from Facilitated Workshop Summer 2014 for Zonation

Appendix 4: Code of Practice for Landowners/Managers

Appendix 5: Communication Materials

GET INVOLVED

If you love the Isle of Man and want to help keep it special, there are a variety of ways to get involved in UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man projects. Here are a few suggestions.