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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.

23, September 2019·5 min read

Build on Isle of Wight’s remarkable history and architecture say Historic England to the council

Following a two-day visit to the Island, the Historic Places Panel declared the Isle of Wight faces a number of problems including empty shops, buildings in disrepair and traffic congestion. They make several recommendations to the council.

9, September 2019·2 min read

Wildflowers on Island verges need protection, says Isle of Wight MP

The Isle of Wight MP said, “It’s really important that we protect our beautiful wildflowers on the Island. Not only do they enhance the beauty of our Island, but they also provide a vital habitat for wildlife.”

19, August 2019·3 min read

Under the Pier in a Biosphere, where people, wildlife and place come together

Always a great afternoon out, exploring wildlife under the pier in Ryde with ecology and environmental experts. All welcome.

Intertidal survey at Colwell credit Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust

8, August 2019·2 min read

Join in new Wilder Solent campaign as our wildlife hits a crucial tipping point

With our wildlife at a crucial tipping point, the Wildlife Trust needs help from local communities to prevent further decline and tip the balance in nature’s favour.

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1, August 2019·2 min read

Extinction Rebellion to hold strategy meeting this Sunday – all welcome

The plan is to discuss strategy, form working groups and consider creating smaller affinity groups. All welcome.

1, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council buildings to be powered on 100 per renewable electricity

Leader of the council said that given a climate emergency has been declared by the IWC, "I think it is important we make changes where and when we can".

extinction rebellion outside county hall for debate

25, July 2019·3 min read

After long discussion Isle of Wight councillors vote on climate change motion

Following the meeting, the spokesperson for the Isle of Wight Green Party said what was most concerning was the poor quality of the debate in the council chamber.

12, July 2019·2 min read

High standard of entries for Wight in Bloom comp

Keen gardeners across the Isle of Wight are now waiting for the shortlisted gardens to be announced.

2, July 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight Extinction Rebellion plan demo for Saturday

Climate change campaigners are mobilising in Ryde this coming weekend (6th July) for a further public demonstration of support for action to tackle the Climate Emergency.

27, June 2019·2 min read

Men in suits guard Isle of Wight location of Conservative leadership event

The men in suits and police presence might have been a giveaway, but then Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, tweet from inside the venue confirmed it.

Ryde School celebrate Biosphere Announcement with L-R Bob Seely MP, Jonathan Bacon, Dave Stewart, Joel Bateman

19, June 2019·5 min read

Isle of Wight becomes UK’s latest UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Becoming an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve means the Isle of Wight is recognised as one of the best places in the world to explore sustainable way people interact with natural environment.

Frankie and Ethan Canning-Cox from Lake at the archaeological station

10, May 2019·2 min read

Nature and art combine All Along the Riverbank

A whopping 7,000 people made their way to the Riverbank for a celebration of art, heritage and environment on May Day.

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