Sustainable Island

Help us work together for a more sustainable future for the Island. Find further information on UNESCO Biosphere schemes and initiatives. Over 150 tourism partners have become UNESCO Biosphere Partners demonstrating their commitment to helping keep the Island special.

Other ways you can get involved especially if you have regular footfall is to become a Refill Station, or hosting or joining a Biosphere Bee Community Picnic.

A new online sustainability toolkit will help businesses in the Isle of Man adopt sustainable practices.

Find business tips from Net Zero Isle of Man and you are interested in joining a supportive network and knowledge sharing – the Chamber of Commerce Business Sustainability Group is a forum to assist local business in achieving net zero emissions.

Being sustainable can also save you money – view funding and support schemes that can help your business be more green and energy efficient.

Sustainable Mann - Practical Toolkit for Businesses
Become a UNESCO Biosphere Partner
Become a Refill Station
Host a Biosphere Bee Community Picnic
NetZero Business

Globally, businesses are becoming increasingly proactive in climate change actions as they acknowledge the risk of not doing so. Now is the opportunity to embrace the economic opportunities presented to engage the growth of green businesses and enable innovation.
Business Sustainability Group
Funding Support for Sustainable Projects
Business and Biosphere

Case Studies

Emma Sayle, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Masters student met with Biosphere Isle of Man Partners in our local tourism industry - those working together for a more sustainable future for the Island and creatively developing and promoting unique ways for how visitors can experience and appreciate the Island’s Biosphere.
Baie Mooar House Case Study

Emma Sayle from UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man spoke to Biosphere Isle of Man Partners, Baie Mooar House to understand how they are working together for a more sustainable future for the Island and creatively developing and promoting unique ways for how their guests can experience the Island’s Biosphere.
Versa Case Study

As part of a series of case studies, Emma Sayle, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Masters student met with Pippa Lovell, chef and founder of Versa - a Biosphere Isle of Man Partner working together for a more sustainable future for the Island and creatively developing unique ways for how visitors can experience the Island’s Biosphere.
Business and Biosphere – Knockaloe Beg Farm Case Study

For the third case study in this series, Emma Sayle, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Masters student met with Fiona from Knockaloe Beg Farm - a Biosphere Isle of Man Partner working together for a more sustainable future for the Island and creatively developing unique ways for how visitors can experience the Island’s Biosphere.
Hospitality vs Sustainability