STEERING
COMMITTEE

The Isle of Wight UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve Steering Committee 

Following the designation of the Isle of Wight as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve the governance of this important global designation has been arranged with the appointment of seven individuals through a public recruitment process together with local authority appointees, officers and local politicians.

The Steering Committee members are:

Appointees:

  • Ian Boyd

  • Sally Chaucer

  • Iain Delaney

  • Barnes Edwards

  • Richard Grogan

  • Martha Henson

  • Keith Herbert

  • Will Myles

  • Robert Sauven

 IW Council:

  • Cllr Lora Peacey-Wllcox

  • Alaster Sims

  • Abigail Reynolds

The Steering Group meets monthly to promote the understanding and awareness of the IW Biosphere to both residents and visitors on the island for its sustainable future.

Biosphere principles developed by Steering Committee

Biosphere Steering Committee Constitution (Word doc)

Biosphere Steering Committee announcement: June 2023 (PDF)