Get Involved

How can I get involved?

Take actions in your own lives to achieve greater sustainability and share them with others.

Launch your own initiatives, at home, at school, at work and in the community.

Join and volunteer with charities and community groups.

Attend our events and organise your own.

Or join us in one of our schemes below,

Should you need assistance accessing/completing any of the forms on our site, for any reason, please email Biosphere@gov.im or ring 01624 686080 and we will be happy to help.

BECOME A BIOSPHERE PARTNER

Your business, charity, community group, local authority or school can apply to be a Partner of UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man and enjoy the benefits of being connected with fellow Partners and the Biosphere Team. 

As we strive to work together for a sustainable future we offer an inclusive partnership scheme that connects organisations, offers sustainability guidance and advice while providing a platform to promote and support Biosphere-related projects and initiatives. If your application is successful you will also be granted the use of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man logo sets and associated marketing materials. 

The process is completely free and involves completing an application form detailing the work your organisation is doing or plans to do in line with the Biosphere Pledge:

·      Protect our natural resources

·      Develop our economy in a sustainable way

·      Support and promote our cultural heritage

·      Make a positive environmental impact 

·      Engage with the local community

For a printed version of the form or any assistance surrounding your application, please email biosphere@gov.im and we will be happy to help.

BECOME A BIOSPHERE PHOTOGRAPHER

Share your photography with us, for use on our website and social media channels and help us showcase your work and our Biosphere.

BECOME A BIOSPHERE BUDDY

Become a Biosphere Buddy, show your support for our Biosphere and join our mailing list to receive our newsletters and occasional other updates.

TAKE YOUR OWN PLEDGE

Take your own personal version of our Biosphere Pledge and share it on your social media pages.

VOLUNTEER WITH US

UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man welcomes volunteers to help our tiny team deliver our strategy aims, and help to grow our exciting projects.

We would love to chat to you about how you can help, so please drop us a line at Biosphere@gov.im if you are interested in becoming part of the team.