Get Involved as an Individual

Become a Proud Supporter

Sustainability is something in which everyone can play a part. Taking action on climate change, looking after nature and wildlife, and creating stronger communities are Global Goals which can be achieved by bringing people together at a local level. The small steps that each of us takes become part of something much bigger.

Our Proud Supporter scheme was launched as one way to help realise this ambition. It is a means for individuals to get involved with the Biosphere and to signal their support for sustainability. It is a charter of six principles which reflect the UNESCO Biosphere ethos and our shared journey towards Global Goals. There is no cost involved, and you do not have to live within the Biosphere to be a Proud Supporter. Membership of the scheme is currently around 400 individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups across our Biosphere and beyond – a growing network of people connected by their shared values.

If you live, work, play or learn in the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere then it belongs to you – be a part of it, and help shape a sustainable future for southwest Scotland. Scroll down and complete our short form to sign up as a Biosphere Proud Supporter.

Our Proud Supporter Charter

Biosphere Communities are places where residents, businesses and organisations have committed to being Proud Supporters of the Biosphere by signing up to our charter of six principles

Help to conserve the natural resources of the Biosphere

Support the economy to benefit people and nature

Promote cultural heritage and local products

Contribute to the health and well-being of the community

Develop knowledge, understanding and promote research

Raise awareness of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere

Sign up to become a proud supporter

Proud supporter signup for individuals

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Our charter of six principles

By applying to become a Proud Supporter you will play a role in improving and promoting the sustainability of the region through increasing awareness and recognition of the Biosphere.

We created six principles of the Charter to build a framework for businesses, schools, communities and organisations to easily identify where they can make in positive impact for the Biosphere.

1. Help to conserve the natural resources of the Biosphere.

2. Support the economy to benefit local people and nature.

3. Promote cultural heritage and local products.

4. Contribute to the health and wellbeing of the community.

5. Develop knowledge, understanding and promote research.

6. Raise awareness of the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere.

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