Climate change in the Isle of Man

Climate change affects the environment of the Isle of Man in various ways.

Greenhouse gas emissions

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In 2020, annual emissions of greenhouse gases amounted to 672,621 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.[1]

Impacts

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Migratory patterns of wildlife

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Climate change is having an impact on the migratory patterns of Manx wildlife.[2]

Policies

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The Paris Agreement was adopted by the Isle of Man in 2023.[3]

Climate Change Act 2021

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Climate Change Act 2021
Tynwald
  • AN ACT to set a target year of 2050 and to make provision for the setting of interim targets for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; to make provision about the mitigation of climate change and the enhancement of natural carbon storage; to impose climate change duties on public bodies; to make provision for energy generation and energy use and for the reduction and recycling of waste; and for connected purposes.
Assented to2021-12-14
Legislative history
Bill titleClimate Change Bill
First reading2020-11-03
Second reading2020-11-10
Third reading2021-02-09
First reading2021-03-02
Second reading2021-03-09
Third reading2021-03-31
Status: In force

In 2024, the Post Office published its first climate report, aligned with the Act.[4] The plans involved electric vehicles and solar panels, but the Post Office's bid for funding for solar panels was delayed.[5]

In 2024, the Chief Minister admitted that meeting the 2030 target would be increasingly difficult.[6] almost a third of projects relating to tackle climate change that had been committed to in 2022 as part of the Act had not started yet.[7]

Fossil fuel boilers were banned in new-build homes in 2025, in order to meet obligations under the Act.[8]

The Isle of Man Government used carbon offsets to meet the obligations of the Act while still hosting the Isle of Man TT in 2022.[9] The Government was criticised for relying on international schemes for the offsets rather than using schemes based in the Isle of Man.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Turton, Sam (2023-01-04). "Isle of Man has higher per capita emissions than the UK". Isle of Man Today. Archived from the original on 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  2. ^ "Climate change having big impact on Manx wildlife". Manx Radio Gold. 2020-02-17. Archived from the original on 2025-03-22. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  3. ^ "Paris Agreement on climate change adopted by Isle of Man". BBC News. 2023-03-28. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  4. ^ "First climate report published by Post Office". 3FM. 2024-06-05. Archived from the original on 2024-06-05. Retrieved 2025-03-21.
  5. ^ Campbell, James (2024-06-10). "Electric vehicles and solar panels part of Isle of Man Post Office's future plans - report". Isle of Man Today. Archived from the original on 2024-06-18. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  6. ^ "Could the Isle of Man Government breach its own climate laws?". Manx Radio. 2024-07-08. Archived from the original on 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  7. ^ Morton, Adam (2024-10-17). "Isle of Man Today". Isle of Man Today. Archived from the original on 2024-11-05. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  8. ^ Hardman, Paul (2025-01-02). "Fossil fuel boilers banned in new-build homes". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  9. ^ "Isle of Man TT: Carbon footprint of races be offset". BBC News. 2022-05-24. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
  10. ^ "Claim that new TT carbon neutral claim 'runs contrary to climate act'". Manx Radio. 2022-05-26. Archived from the original on 2022-05-26. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
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