The conservation of nature and the development of the local economy are two core functions of a Biosphere. But how do we keep those in balance? Two events late last year brought this question into focus. Darllen yn Gymraeg Developing a healthy economy that does not undermine the ecosystems that support us is a key purpose of a Biosphere. We are a living lab where people experiment with new ways of doing things, matching our beautiful surroundings with livelihoods that are cre

The Biosphere is organising a workshop at Aberystwyth University as part of a programme of events to develop the potential of UNESCO designations in Wales. Darllen yn Gymraeg . The power of the Biosphere designation lies in its accreditation by UNESCO and membership of an international network with high ideals, which supports research and learning. Two years ago, it was the UK National Commission for UNESCO that helped the Biosphere to take a step forward with its Local to Gl

In this guest blog, Kirsten Manley, local resident and Communication and Engagement Officer for Coed Cadw, the Woodland Trust in Wales, explains how farmers, landowners and land managers across the buffer zone of the Dyfi Biosphere are exploring agroforestry. Darllen yn Gymraeg . Credit: Ben Porter, Nature Friendly Farming Network agroforestry event   Over the past year, landowners have been getting together to share their knowledge about the benefits of trees on farms across

Tywyn's popular cinema is now UK Cinema of the Year. The Biosphere interviewed its co-owner to find out more. [ Darllen yn Gymraeg ] Tywyn’s Magic Lantern Cinema was crowned the first ever Cinema of the Year late last year at the British Independent Film Awards. Housed in the Tywyn Assembly Room of 1893 which started showing films as early as 1901, it beat over 130 cinemas from all over the UK in a competition which involved more than 100,000 votes. For co-owner Sara Hulls,

Every year we hold a public meeting to share Biosphere news and for people in the area to connect with each other and share inspiration. This year's was as memorable as ever. Darllen yn Gymraeg . We met this year in the foyer of MOMA, Machynlleth, in the middle of Andamento , an exhibition by Aberystwyth artist Alison Pierse. It runs until 26 January - don't miss it! As Alison explains, ' Andamento describes the flow of tiles within a mosaic; but it also describes pace or ev

The Biosphere is a partner in the Awyr Iach project, which runs therapeutic activities in woodlands and elsewhere. Here we take a closer look at how nature connection is good for people. Darllen yn Gymraeg . It’s a showery Friday morning in autumn, and a group is gathering in the woods. Some sit on the benches around a fire that is slowly heating a kettle, some are already getting tools out of the shed, and a few newcomers are being introduced under a large and beautiful wood

Bryn Hall, coordinator on Screams & Streams reflects on the project which has just come to an end. Darllen yn Gymraeg . Community-led...

Biosffer Dyfi and Bro Ddyfi Community Renewables ( BDCR ) are delighted to announce grants to community groups who applied to the...

The National Forest for Wales is the Welsh Government’s vision for a network of woodlands that run across Wales. Now we are looking at a...

Naomi Heath, Engagement Officer on the Tir Canol project, describes how she worked with three resident artists to bring a new angle to...

Carl Meddings of the Centre for Alternative Technology describes how students at their summer school visioned a regenerative future for...

In this guest blog, Cian Llywelyn of Coetir Anian, a charity which manages a site a few miles south of Machynlleth, explains how farmers...

How to take part in the Biosphere. Darllen yn Gymraeg . For many people the arrival of swifts in our skies is what kicks off summer....

The Welsh Government wants to see community food driving change at a local level. Here we look at what the Biosphere has done, and what...

We have just held the first training event for Screams and Streams at the Centre for Alternative Technology. Project Officer Bryn Hall...

The Dyfi Biosphere has strong links to the Welsh peace movement and UNESCO. Now a new report suggests what peace-building might mean for...

Important recognition for Dyfi Biosphere food. Darllen yn Gymraeg . Chef Mauro Colagreco is a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador . He...

The Biosphere is a partner in a new outdoor health project led by Coed Lleol, which starts in July. Darllen yn Gymraeg Awyr Iach, a new...

When renewable energy is owned by the community everyone benefits. Bro Ddyfi Community Renewable Energy (BDCR) produces clean energy for...

Each year, the Biospheres of UK and Ireland gather in person for a mini-conference. This year the meeting was hosted by the Living Coast...