Isle of Man News
#My Biosphere by Ivor Ramsden MBE
Ivor Ramsden MBE, Director of the Manx Aviation and Military Museum, is February's guest author in the #MyBiosphere series of articles in Business 365, published by Mannin Media.
PlasticBusters on patrol
Litter has a new enemy in the form of PlasticBusters, which began patrols this year. Founder Jaime Amoedo describes how a charity walk of the Island alerted him to discarded rubbish and prompted him to set up the group.
Turning over a (nearly) new Leaf
Simple to charge, better for the environment, a calmer drive - and it goes up hills! Dave Roberts, a member of Government's Active Travel Group, writes about his first electric vehicle.
Mannin Quilters' Biosphere Wall-hangings go on display
Wall hangings that celebrate UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man have gone on show.
New bat species for Isle of Man
The Manx Bat Group has for the first time officially recorded the presence of Lesser Horseshoe Bats in the Isle of Man.
Making school life more sustainable
The winter term of 2019 /20 has seen Ballakermeen High School’s 1700 students becoming even more determined than ever to take action around improving our environment. The Student Council explains more.
Douglas Council grows Biosphere commitment with parks innovations
Douglas Council is growing its commitment to UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man with innovative efforts from its Parks Service.
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IOMFSA colleagues make positive contribution to environment
Colleagues in the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA) are making a positive contribution to the environment.
Event explores sustainable conservation of older buildings
An event this spring will explore conserving traditional buildings with climate change and sustainability in mind.
Calf of Man's important role in tracking migratory birds
The Calf of Man is one of 20 'official' locations around the British Isles where movement of migratory birds is monitored. Aron Sapsford, Manx Wildlife Trust's Ornithological Warden on the Calf, writes about its importance and its most recent 'season'.
