Biosphere
We are currently Proud supporters of the GSA Biosphere, awaiting approval of our accreditation scheme mark.
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere has been recognised internationally as a world class environment for people and nature.
The UNESCO Biosphere designation is recognition of the fantastic array of landscapes, wildlife, cultural heritage and learning opportunities that SW Scotland offers for communities, businesses and visitors to experience and celebrate in a sustainable way.
A Biosphere is a place of cooperation and collaboration that shows that a sustainable way of living is not only possible but already happening.
All Biospheres around the world share three main functions:
Conservation: promoting the preservation of wildlife, habitats and landscape.
Learning: supporting a better understanding of nature and global issues.
Development: fostering a sustainable economy and society.
They also share a commitment to address Climate Change, supporting mitigation and adaptation in a changing global environment.
At Dark Art Distillery we constantly review what we do in terms of production, tours, the shop and products and our staff to make sure we are doing the best we can to reduce our environmental impact and promote our beautiful surroundings. We want our visitors to come to come to the distillery as part of a longer stay in the area and experience all this part of the world has to offer.
Check this page soon for an update on what we have been doing and achieved so far regarding Our Green Story!