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Inter-Island Environment Meeting 2026

The 2026 Inter-Island Environment Meeting will be hosted in Guernsey and marks the 26th year of the IIIEM, bringing together environmentalists, conservationists, and environmentally-minded organisations and businesses from the UK Crown Dependencies and other British Islands and France.

Overview

How to Support this Project

To support this project, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg

Originally established in 2017, the Guernsey Biodiversity Partnership Group (BPG) acts as an advisory panel to the States of Guernsey and the Guernsey Nature Commission on the delivery and direction of the Strategy for Nature, and challenge, support, and deliver the Strategy for Nature. BPG includes representatives from the environmental organisations across Guernsey, as well as representatives from the Chamber of Commerce Sustainable Business Initiative and the States of Guernsey. BPG is chaired and administered by the Guernsey Nature Commission.

For more information visit the Guernsey Biodiversity Partnership Facebook page.

Project Information

The annual Inter-Island Environment Meetings (IIEMs) are a 2-3 day collaborative gathering that bring together representatives from different islands to discuss shared environmental challenges and sustainable development strategies. This conference focuses on issues such as biodiversity conservation, land management, climate resilience, and biological data collection for informed decision-making. By sharing knowledge, best practices, and local innovations and celebrating successes, the conferences aim to strengthen regional cooperation and promote sustainable island living.

The IIEM celebrated 25 years in the Isle of Man in 2025, and will be hosted in Guernsey in 2026.

The 2026 IIEM will include 2 conference days, incorporating a field excursion to Guernsey's first Ramsar site designation, and a third day of school presentations, encouraging the next generation of environmental leaders.

Funding needed

There are several cost aspects to organising a conference such as the IIEM over 3 days, including:

venue rental
hire and use of audio visual equipment
catering
event management
printing and materials
workshops and field visits
marketing and communications

It is also recommended that a contingency of 10% should be allowed for.

Taking all this into account, it is anticipated that the cost of the 2026 IIEM will be approximately £30,000.

IIEM 2025

For information on the most recent IIEM which was hosted in the Isle of Man in 2025, visit: 25th Inter-Island Environment Meeting 2025 | Manx Wildlife Trust

Which UN Sustainable Development Goals does this Project contribute to?

This conference helps to progress against the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:

#13 climate action
#14 life below water
#15 life on land
#17 partnership for the goals

Outcomes

Exposure to a targeted audience: your brand will be seen by government officials, environmental experts, NGO leaders, and business stakeholders from across the Channel Islands and wider.
Association with sustainability: sponsoring an environmental conference positions your business as eco-conscious and socially responsible, improving corporate reputation.
Media coverage: press, online coverage, and social media attention is a big part of the IIEM, extending brand visibility beyond attendees.
Partnership potential: opportunities for collaborations with NGOs, governments, or other businesses on environmental projects.

Brand loyalty: being visible at events that resonate with environmental values can attract eco-conscious customers and partners.

Demonstrates commitment: showing stakeholders and clients that your company supports sustainability and community well-being.