Post Office announced as UNESCO partner

The Isle of Man Post Office has announced it is the project partner for the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man. 

The Island was officially named the first Island nation to have a biosphere status. 

The project is about balancing community, a healthy environment and economy - to become a partner the Post Office had to demonstrate the company was in line with the UNESCO pledges. 

Post Office Chairman Ray Harmer says they had to promise to protect the Island's resources, develop a sustainable economy, support local heritage and make a positive impact on the environment and community: