An important step forward on the international stage.
That’s how the Environment Minister has described the decision the Manx government will become a signatory to the Rio Convention on Bio-diversity.
It’s a worldwide agreement designed to conserve the breadth of animal and plant species worldwide and promote the sustainable use of resources.
Phil Gawne says the convention – which will come into force here next month – is long overdue.
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