September 1, 2022
Category: Press Release
Grand Court rules in favour of National Conservation Council in Judicial Review
Grand Cayman – In a decision released 23 August 2022, the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands confirmed that the National Conservation Act (2013) provides the National Conservation Council (NCC) with the ability to direct government bodies in circumstances where actions could have an adverse effect on protected areas or species. As a result, the
August 24, 2022
Government responds to North Sound Sargassum influx
Grand Cayman – The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and Department of Environment are leading emergency response efforts to address the large amount of Sargassum seaweed in the North Sound of Grand Cayman. The Premier, Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP and the Ministry has committed to complete a national response plan to mitigate
July 30, 2022
NCC General Meeting – 29 June 2022
The National Conservation Council wishes to advise the public of the upcoming General Meeting Wednesday, 29 June, 2022 at 2pm. The public are invited to observe the live stream of the meeting via the ‘DoECayman’ Facebook page and “CaymanIslandsDoE” YouTube channel. https://www.facebook.com/DOECaymanhttps://www.youtube.com/CaymanIslandsDoE The complete Agenda with appendices is available for download here. Public comments may be
June 22, 2022
Cabinet waives Wildlife Interaction Zone permit fees to support watersports recovery
Media Release Grand Cayman – Watersports operators with expired Wildlife Interaction Zone (WIZ) permits who apply for a new licence before 31 July 2022 will have their fees waived in an effort by the Cayman Islands Government to support the economic recovery of operators impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To operate within the two WIZ
June 1, 2022
Climate Change Risks Survey
As part of the ongoing Cayman Islands Climate Change Risk Assessment, the Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency has launched a public questionnaire to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and practices related to climate change in the Cayman Islands. This survey will supplement the ongoing technical workshops with important insights on local beliefs about climate change, ongoing
May 27, 2022
Summer Research Assistants Wanted!
The submission date for applications has passed. Are you currently studying in the sciences or will be in the coming year? Are you interested in the scientific work of the Department of Environment? Are you looking for a summer position focused on learning and supporting DoE’s scientific teams? The DoE is looking for dedicated and
May 13, 2022
General Meeting ~ 23 March, 2022
The National Conservation Council wishes to advise the public of the upcoming General Meeting this Wednesday, 23 March, 2022 at 2pm. The public are invited to observe the live stream of the meeting via the ‘DoECayman’ Facebook page and “CaymanIslandsDoE” YouTube channel links below: https://www.facebook.com/DOECaymanhttps://www.youtube.com/CaymanIslandsDoE The complete Agenda with appendices is available for download at
March 20, 2022
Fresh Perspectives on Preservation Wanted!
Is there an area of land you think should be preserved for future generations? The National Conservation Council is accepting nominations for protected areas in the Cayman Islands! Submit your letter of nomination by May 13th to be included in the 2022 consultation process. Include as much detail as possible to explain where the area
February 11, 2022
Media Release – Cayman Takes First Steps in Climate Action by assessing Climate Change Risks
GRAND CAYMAN 3 November 2021 Over the next two weeks, world leaders are gathering in Glasgow, UK to discuss the future of our planet at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP26). Here in Cayman, important action towards climate change action is being taken. The new
November 5, 2021