8 new committee members are being sought by the Isle of Wight Council for the new UNESCO Biosphere Steering Committee, which is due to meet for the first time in November.
The new members will play a vital role in helping to shape the future of sustainable development on the Island.
As part of the committee, members’ roles will be to steer and advise the council in the development of its policies, strategies and decision-making, not only giving due regard to UNESCO’s internationally recognised Biosphere Reserve ‘badge’ of sustainability, but looking to sustain and enhance it too.
Councillor Jonathan Bacon, Cabinet member for environment, heritage and waste, said:
“The new committee is an important step forward and we hope to have representatives from across the Island who are experts in, or passionate about, all the relevant sectors join us. The group will be independently chaired and its work will both steer the council and inform activity across the Island to support a sustainable future.
“This committee is an important part of the journey that will allow us to work towards protecting our Island, for future generations.”
Natasha Dix, strategic manager for environment, added:
“The Biosphere Steering Committee will have an important role in working closely with the new Mission Zero Community Hub (MZCH) — an Island-wide partnership that will work towards the Island’s net zero emissions targets.
Article continues below this advertisement “It is not only important for the council to work towards our aspirations in making the Island a sustainable place to live and work, but also to support and work with our town and parish councils, partners and community, in helping them achieve this too.”
Successful candidates will be passionate about the Island’s natural environment, culture, and heritage and be able to contribute their time, knowledge and experience to help create a future aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
View the Biosphere Steering Committee webpage for more information about these voluntary roles and how to apply.
For more information on the Island’s biosphere status, visit www.iwbiosphere.org
Another cushy little quango for non-performers.
Hope they are going to support fracking and oil exploration.
So that will be a mix of island roads and in house council or family
The jobs will have all ready been given
Good luck with that !
Cost of gas and electricity going up !
More people will be using open fires and log burners !!!!!
Carbon neutral is not what people are worried about it is their wallets !!!!!
Truss and government plus their minions need to get a grip ….
Stop overseas aid and plough it in to Britain ….
Charity begins at home !!!!
Will just be another bunch of nerds with no life experience whatsoever telling us all what we should or shouldn’t do based on flawed and incorrect social media misinformation.
Link on story, doesn’t take you to a page to apply. Jobs have already been given to councillors family & Friends, for great Salaries.