21 September 2026 – Grand Cayman The National Conservation Council published a statement today in response to the NCA Amendmenet Bill 2026. The National Conservation Councilis deeply concerned that proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act pose serious and irreversible impacts to the long‑term health of Cayman’s natural environment by weakening the strength of the
The National Conservation Council (NCC) is inviting the public to review and provide comments on the proposal to protect the Crown Parcel (15B 392) within the Ironwood Forest, a 10.3-acre area of biodiverse dry forest and shrubland in central George Town, Grand Cayman. PUBLIC CONSULTATION IS NOW OPEN!7 August – 20 November 2026 Visit the
The National Conservation Council (NCC) is inviting the public to review and provide comments on the proposal to protect Crown parcels at the north-eastern end of Cayman Brac as the Cayman Brac Lighthouse National Park. The parcels proposed for protection include Crown parcels 111A 73, 111A 72, 111A 4, 111A 3, 111A 71, 111A 70,
The National Conservation Council will hold their next General Meeting on Friday, August 7th at 1pm. The public are invited watch the meeting via @CaymanIslandsDoE YouTube channel. DOWNLOAD the complete Agenda Comments may be submitted by email to conservationcouncil@gov.ky by Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Illegal Coral Nursery Found at Smith Cove 22 June 2026 – On June 1, 2026, the Department of Environment (DoE) identified 70 + fragments of Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) in a coral nursery that had been set up at Smith Cove without the necessary National Conservation Council (NCC) permit permission. The structure
For the Department of Environment, every day is Earth Day, but this year, the Cayman Islands mark 40 years of Marine Parks. That’s four decades of protecting the sea around us that has shaped our islands’ history, culture, economy, and daily life. This milestone reinforces how long-term conservation is essential to protecting both the natural
The Cayman Islands are more than sun, sand and sea—they are home to ecosystems that sustain life, culture, and community. Our forests, wetlands, and reefs are not luxuries; they are lifelines. But like many islands in the region facing population growth, rapid development and climate change impacts, Cayman must either choose to intentionally preserve and
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) invites the public to participate in the consultation process for three major projects outlined in the 2041 Airports Master Plan, each requiring an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the provisions of the National Conservation Act (2013). This initiative sets the foundation for the long-term, sustainable development of Owen Roberts
Cayman’s Protected Areas offer sanctuary for both humans and wildlife Accessing Biodiversity Today, like many islands in the region facing increasing populations, Cayman’s delicate ecosystems are vulnerable to habitat and biodiversity loss as land use expands into these previously untouched wild spaces. To help advise government agencies and society in general on which species and