Biosphere Isle of Man
A series of programmes that highlight rich variety of aspects that allows the Island to hold Biosphere status and the work and events that take place to celebrate it and care for it.
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Episodes
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MANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT JULY 2026 UPDATE & WALKAROUND with ANDREE DUBBELDAM
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
H is joined by MWT's Nature Recovery Officer, Andree Dubbeldam and Community Ranger Mathilda Whittle for a walk around the grassbank three years in to the project to have a look at plant species which have colonised the area and some advice on action going forward!
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MANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT - APRIL 2026 update
Monday, 13 April 2026
H joins MWT Community Ranger Hannah and another new volunteer, out the back of Broadcasting House on Douglas Head for the latest update on the project to re-naturalise the grass bank and try and increase the biodiversity there . .
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SUSTAINABLE WORKSHOPS 2026
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Co-founder of Earthscope Isle of Man, Sarah Mercer, talks to H about the "Sustainable Mann" workshops 2026 for small, medium and large businesses.Book via EventbriteBiosphere IOM Sustainable Mann page
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BAIR Amy Howse talks to H as she approaches the end of her residency
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
As Sound artist Amy Howse approaches the end of her residency as Biosphere Artist in Residence, she talks to H about her art, connecting with the Biosphere and the future! (Applications for next BAIR close on 21 September!)
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Biosphere Youth Representative Rachel Smith reflects on her time in the role
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
As she reaches the end of time as Biosphere Youth Rep, Rachel Smith reflects about her time in the role and along with Biosphere Project Assistant, Breeshey Kermode, discusses the process to replace her, which is now underway!
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H chats to Biosphere Board Chairman, Jason Bissell
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Chair of IOM Biosphere Board, Jason Bissell, talks to H about the appointment of the new board, its membership and purpose.
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H drops into Garey yn Ellan Ain, the community Biosphere garden at St Johns
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
H speaks to two of the volunteers behind the restoration of the community garden at St Johns, known as Garey yn Ellan Ain . . .
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Hear us
Thursday, 12 June 2025
H talks to some of the main players in the fascinating "Hear Us" project . . as people from around listen under the waves . . .
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Biosphere Youth Reps Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig chat to H
Monday, 7 April 2025
Biosphere youth representatives Rachel Smith and Mariella Craig talk to H about their work with Biosphere IOM and the Youth Network
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Chair of the Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell talks to H
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Chair of the Unesco Biosphere Isle of Man Board Jason Bissell discusses his role, recruitment to the Board, Biosphere purpose and perception.
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MANX RADIO GRASS BANK PROJECT NOVEMBER UPDATE
Thursday, 14 November 2024
Manx Wildlife Trust Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins H to look over the progress on the bank as they attempt to bring back more wildflowers into the area - and they distribute some more yellow rattle seeds around the area
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MANX NATURE ALLIANCE
Thursday, 31 October 2024
Chair of the IOM Fungus Group, Liz Charter, Records Officer for the Manx Bat Group Nick Pinder and former recorder of the Isle of Man's Biological Records, Philippa Tomlinson, discuss the setting up of a new group aimed at highlighting ecological issues and nature conservation on the Isle of Man.
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UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man's Youth Representative Rachel Smith
Friday, 13 September 2024
UNESCO Biosphere IOM Youth Rep Rachel Smith tells H about her role, founding a Youth Network, finding a second Youth Rep and the way ahead!
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Manx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower Project
Friday, 17 May 2024
Hannah joins H on the Bank behind Manx Radio HQ to see how things are going and plant up a few wildflowers on the lower side, also think about mowing plan for 2024. Onwards and upwards!
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Biosphere Awards 2023
Monday, 25 March 2024
Ahead of the launch of the UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man Awards 2024, Howard hosts a round table chat with the 2023 award winners about their commitment to our Biosphere and a sustainable future.
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The Nature Recovery Network
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Political Member at DEFA with responsibility for the environment, Dr Michelle Haywood MHK, Engagement Manager for MWT Graham Makepeace-Warne and Ecosystem Policy Manager at DEFA, Dr Richard Selman, discuss the newly launched Nature Recovery Network with H
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Manx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower Project
Friday, 2 June 2023
Andree Dubbledam joins Hannah and H for a walk around the site to see what flowers are currently present, discuss what to do next . . and see if the yellow rattle has germinated!
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Manx Radio Grass Bank Wildflower Project
Friday, 21 April 2023
Spring 23. H and MWT Community Ranger Hannah think about doing a plant survey of the site in a few weeks time and, ponder if any of the yellow rattle has germinated after the winter cold and celebrate the wildflower project sign being put up (at last!)
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Biosphere Lecture 2023 Preview with Dr Roger Barker
Wednesday, 25 January 2023
Ahead of the Isle of Man's 2023 Biosphere Isle of Man lecture, Dr Roger Barker discusses how business needs to do more to address Climate Change and Biodiversity on Agenda with Phil Gawne.
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Blue Carbon Project
Friday, 20 January 2023
Michelle Haywood MHK joins Rowan Henthorn and Jacqui Keenan in conversation with Howard Caine about DEFA's Blue Carbon Project
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Biosphere Awards 2022
Thursday, 15 December 2022
The award winners from this year's UNESCO Biosphere Award scheme chat about their work, the biosphere, sustainable living and the future!
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Manx Radio grass bank wild flower project
Monday, 10 October 2022
MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . . In this episode, Hannah and H sow yellow rattle seeds into the area - no mean feat on what was a breezy day as usual on Douglas Head. . . . then they sit back and wait . . .
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Manx Radio grass bank wild flower project
Thursday, 21 July 2022
MWT Community Ranger Hannah Phillips joins Howard Caine to help him on a project to try and convert a grass bank behind Manx Radio's studios into a wildflower meadow - albeit a steep one . . .
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Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022
Friday, 17 June 2022
A round-the-picnic table discussion about the Unesco Biosphere Bee Community Picnic 2022, its origin, philosophy, operation - and what to eat! Howard Caine chats to DEFA Minister Clare Barber MHK, Biosphere officer Breeshey Kermode, Head of Food and Drink Development, Adrian Moore, Project proposer Muriel Garland from Zero Waste Mann and Manx NFU Secretary Sarah Comish.