United Nations Day was marked yesterday by exploring the Island's opportunity to win global recognition as a world biosphere reserve.
Former UNESCO advisor Professor Peter Bridgewater held a presentation at the Manx Museum to explain how the Island can present its bid.
He gave an insider's view of the organisation in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
Professor Bridgewater says the acknowledgement could be very important:
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A teenager has admitted having 30 ecstasy tablets and almost £10,000 in cash.
Manx SPCA unveil critter-themed TT merchandise
An animal charity has unveiled a line of TT merchandise to raise money during the motorsport festival.
Brownfield sites to be discussed at public meeting
Liberal Vannin will hear about an organisation that hopes to encourage development on brownfield sites.
Wasps going on in Pulrose
People are being warned to steer clear of a giant swarm of wasps in Douglas.
Port Erin Tesco opens on Thursday
A supermarket in Port Erin will reopen under its new owners this week.
Deal Or No Deal presenter on the Island
Former radio and TV presenter Noel Edmonds has been spotted on the Island.
Commissioners ‘lamppost gate’ complaint maladministration
The Tynwald Commissioner for Administration has ruled Ramsey Commissioners taking too long to reply to a complaint as ‘maladministration’.
Mobile library adds Laxey to its route map
A new stop has been added to a mobile library's bus route.
