Environment, Food and Agriculture News
New Isle of Man Food and Drink website launched
A website showcasing the Isle of Man’s vibrant food and drink industry has been launched.
It has been designed to help residents, businesses and visitors...
Tuesday, 10 August 2021
Views sought on King Scallop plans
A public consultation is seeking views on major changes to the future management of the Island’s multi-million pound king scallop industry to ensure its...
Friday, 6 August 2021
Residential design guide updated with strong references to climate change
A guidance document that helps people designing houses and extensions in the Isle of Man has been updated, with more emphasis on environmental issues such as...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Call for communities to get together for Biosphere Bee in 2022
UNESCO Biosphere Isle of Man is inviting individuals and organisations to take part in a series of Island wide sustainable picnics next year known as The...
Tuesday, 3 August 2021
Flexible working allows department office share
A more flexible approach to working since the pandemic will allow two departments to share one of the Island’s most eco-friendly offices, in a move that will...
Monday, 2 August 2021
Woodlands Grant Scheme to boost carbon capture
Landowners will be incentivised to plant trees to help the Island meet its climate change goals after Tynwald approved the Woodlands Grant Scheme (WGS) last...
Monday, 26 July 2021
Building control launches online application service
People looking to build or extend a property in the Isle of Man will be able to submit their plans to building control digitally from 1 August.
Building...
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Dry weather leads to countryside fire warning
People are asked to avoid lighting fires or barbeques when visiting the countryside as the dry conditions have increased the risk to people and wildlife.
The...
Thursday, 22 July 2021
Single-use plastic: Views sought on plans to combat plastic waste
A consultation has been launched on proposed legal powers that could see the sale and distribution of a range of single-use plastic products (SUPs) banned in...
Wednesday, 21 July 2021
Pilot sustainability training series launched for businesses
Businesses in the Isle of Man are being offered training that will help them adopt more sustainable practices.
Sustainable Mann, a pilot workshop series,...
Wednesday, 14 July 2021