Latest News
Biosphere hub at Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival
The Isle of Man Food & Drink Festival takes place next week - and there will be a Biosphere hub and a focus on waste reduction and recycling. Lucy Verdon, of DEFA's food team, writes:
Isle of Man delegate chosen to represent UK and Ireland at global gathering
A member of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man youth forum has been chosen to represent Biospheres in the UK and Ireland at an international gathering.
The volunteers cleaning hard to reach parts of our coastline
A small group has taken the initiative to help clear pollution present at difficult to access areas of our coastline. Adrian Carbery writes about its work.
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.