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Isle of Wight Biosphere

The Isle of Wight received Biosphere reserve status from UNESCO in June 2019.

The Isle of Wight Biosphere Reserve is home to 140,000 inhabitants, making it the second most populous island in northern Europe.

The Island is developing eco-tourism and working with universities and institutions to foster environmental innovation and attract new investment, and testing new measures for climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Below are articles which refer to the Biosphere.

Trudie Wilson working with students for Creative Biosphere Project Final Exhibition

16, November 2022·3 min read

Isle of Wight students takeover Independent Arts’ creative hub for Creative Biosphere project

All are welcome to head into Independent Arts' creative hub in Newport this Saturday to see the Creative Biosphere Takeover by students of the Isle of Wight Education Federation

The Lost Duver Project - Sea Thrift by Dinosaur Isle

4, November 2022·5 min read

Isle of Wight’s Biosphere status highlighted in Parliament on World Biosphere Day

Talking in Parliament on World Biosphere Day, the current Isle of Wight Conservative MP, Bob Seely, said, "I try to deliver as much as I can for my folks on the Isle of Wight"

20, October 2022·2 min read

Multimillion-pound bid submitted for proposed new special school

If the funding is granted, the new school would significantly increase the availability of much-needed specialist provision places on the Island

14, October 2022·1 min read

Isle of Wight council committed to supporting the Island’s economy, says Cabinet member as new procurement strategy launched

Cllr Bacon said, "We are committed to supporting the Island's economy and ensuring local businesses and suppliers have the opportunity to bid for council contracts"

Ian Boyd The Common Space welcoming Hullabaloo to Talk Tent by Julian Winslow

7, October 2022·4 min read

Hullabaloo: Amazing speakers, poetry, storytelling and spoken word for all ages to help inspire, upskill, download and join in with – for free

The lineup for Hullabaloo is amazing! There is so much to see and do over the two days at this science, nature and carnival arts pile-up! Gather your friends and head to the Bay

27, September 2022·1 min read

Eight members sought for new UNESCO Biosphere Steering Committee

The Isle of Wight council is seeking eight committee members who are passionate about the Isle of Wight's natural environment, culture, and heritage

26, September 2022·3 min read

Letter: Why it’s time to join forces with the RSPB and help halt the Government’s ‘attack on nature’

Vix Lowthion explains why she's joined the RSPB, who say the Government has launched an attack on nature

23, September 2022·3 min read

Hullabaloo returns to Sandown this October for a celebration of arts, science and nature with lashings of fun

Hullabaloo is back! Two days (and an evening) of Sandown Bay’s spectacular celebration of arts, science and nature all free of charge. Make a date in your diaries and gather your family and friends

12, September 2022·1 min read

Learn more about the Isle of Wight Biosphere at the Fort Vic Foray

Celebrate the Isle of Wight Biosphere later this month at the Fort Vic Foray with wildlife discovery, bird watching, woodland walks, seagrass, seashore and fossil walks

14, August 2022·6 min read

Tour of Britain Isle of Wight: Four Weeks until the Island features on TV screens around the world

Watch retired professional cyclist, former Tour de France competitor and Ambassador for the Tour of Britain ride the final leg of the final stage of the Tour of Britain Isle of Wight course

Artist's impression of Lucketts Farm eco resort

12, August 2022·1 min read

Support for ‘eco-friendly retreat’ grows, but concerns raised for wildlife and ancient woodland

Helen Butler MBE from the Wight Squirrel Project says the "irreplaceable ancient woodland habitat which provides food and shelter for protected species, including red squirrels, bats and dormice" is under great risk

Isle of Wight landscape with sheep in the foreground

14, June 2022·4 min read

MP and Alliance join forces to campaign for a new Island status for the Isle of Wight

Cllr Bacon says the current Alliance Group Administration is fully supportive of the proposal to seek an Island designation

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