Island representatives to attend EuroMAB event

Saturday, 30 March 2019 07:50

By Leanne Cooke @leannelily18

The Island will be represented at a major gathering of European and American biosphere organisations next week.

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man has been invited to deliver three workshops at the biennial EuroMAB event in Dublin running from Monday to Friday.

Guest speakers from Manx shores include Dr Fiona Gell of the Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture; Dr Breesha Maddrell of Culture Vannin and Bill Dale of Beach Buddies.

The occasion will be attended by representatives from 30 countries.

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