Latest News
Annie Kissack's #MyBiosphere
The Isle of Man is the only entire country to boast UNESCO Biosphere status, reflecting it is a special place for people and nature. In our regular feature, authors from different walks of Manx life offer a personal perspective on #MyBiosphere. This month, Annie Kissack writes:
The community group tackling damaging plants
Meet the Balsam Bashers. Roger Bankes-Jones writes about the work of community group Friends of the Neb, which is working to eradicate damaging plants from a river basin.
Manxman shortlisted for UN award for clean water project
Manxman Simon Maddrell was this month shortlisted for a UN award for his work providing clean water to a million people. Find out more.
Latest Events
Inaugural UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Lecture
Professor Peter Bridgewater delivers the inaugural UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Lecture, sponsored by Zurich International.
Wave Goodbye to Plastics craft workshops
In the morning, (10.30am) children will make bird feeders and use up waste plastic in creative ways for wildlife. In the afternoon (1.30pm), adults will learn to ditch plastic by making beeswax wraps, microplastic-free cosmetics and air fresheners.
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man in a Changing World
What does it mean to be a small Island Biosphere Reserve in the context of climate change, environmental degradation and a world in flux?
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Watch the video
To get the 10-minute low-down on UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man, click here, put your feet up and feast your eyes on this inspiring little film.
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WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
In a nutshell, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is all about keeping the Isle of Man a special place to live, work and visit.