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Global accolade will boost Island’s status
The Isle of Man has earned a major global accolade from UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
The Island has been awarded Biosphere Reserve status by UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere programme.
The Island is the first entire jurisdiction in the world to be awarded this accolade.
Biosphere Reserves are ‘special places for people and nature’. The recognition is awarded to areas that demonstrate a successful balance between the two.
Isle of Man Meats gets AA grade
The operating team at Isle of Man Meats has achieved a prestigious food safety certification, reflecting the rigorous standards it employs. Isle of Man Meats – which processes cattle, sheep and pigs from local farms – has gained the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) AA certification.
BRC AA Award for Creamery
British Retail Consortium (BRC) audited the Creamery, and passed it at AA Grade, the Highest Grade possible.
Global Climate Deal at COP21
The deal unites all the world's nations in a single agreement on tackling climate change for the first time in history.
Coming to a consensus among all UN members, 196 countries, on the need to cut greenhouse gas emissions is regarded by many observers as an achievement in itself and is being hailed as "historic", and the most significant since the Kyoto Protocol in 1997.
Isle of Man input for Paris Climate Talks
Minister John Shimmin talks about UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man application during Paris Climate, COP21 talks.
DONG Energy Looks to Research Wind Energy Potential
Lease signed for sea bed exploration
In a deal which could be worth £5 million a year to the Isle of Man, DONG Wind Energy has signed a lease agreement with the Manx government to assess an area of seabed off the east coast. This could be a big and useful project for the Isle of Man, helping us to grow the economy and reduce emissions.
Tidal energy - research starts now!
The Isle of Man has some good currents and tides, research starts now to see if it is suitable to make renewable electricity.
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man nomination arrived at UNESCO HQ!
After a lot of work from a very broad range of people, the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man nomination papers have arrived at UNESCO HQ in Paris ready to be assessed as a Biosphere Region.
Douglas Borough Council now has 5 Green Flags
Douglas Borough Council, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man partner, celebrates having 5 public areas meeting Green Flag status
Update on UNESCO Biosphere Project for Businesses
Businesses heard how IOM could benefit from UNESCO Biosphere status.
