Topic: climate change policy
Cayman pilots tool to measure readiness for climate threat
A new resilience index aims to help Cayman make better long term choices about policies and projects amid the rising threat posed by climate change.
Cayman reveals 26-year climate change action plan
A long-term policy to protect Cayman from the devastating effects of climate change was unveiled on Wednesday.
Climate change team hopes policy will bind governments to take action
Though the national Climate Change Policy is not intended to be legally binding on current or future governments, those working on the document hope this will change when the weeks-long public consultation process ends.
Climate Change Policy expected to be passed in July
Officials say a draft Climate Change Policy is expected to be approved by Cabinet next month, after all feedback from the public has been considered.
Public views sought on draft climate-change policy
The Cayman Islands is a step closer to safeguarding against climate change, following the release of a draft copy of a long-awaited government policy this week.
New report outlines ‘severe’ climate-change risks for Cayman
A new report by UK experts highlights some of the biggest threats the Cayman Islands face from climate change.
Local survey: Measures can be taken to tackle man-made climate change
The vast majority of Cayman residents believe that climate change is the result of human activity, will impact them in their lifetime and that measures can be taken to tackle its effects.
Premier: Climate change policy could be in place by end of year
A team of risk assessors from the UK is drawing up a list of the biggest threats the Cayman Islands face from rising temperatures and sea levels, which Premier Wayne Panton says will help the government create a climate change policy by the end of the year.
Public invited to climate change meeting
The government is inviting members of the public to attend a meeting on Wednesday, 25 May, to discuss the ongoing climate change risk assessment being carried out across all three islands.
Panton: Cayman needs to cut carbon emissions by two-thirds
The Cayman Islands needs to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by almost two-thirds, Premier Wayne Panton says.
Cayman to get its own climate change risk assessment
Cayman has signed an agreement for a climate change risk assessment specific to its islands to be carried out, in a first step to review and update a decade-old draft of its National Climate Change Policy and Strategy, the government announced Wednesday.
Climate change motion gets the green light
Local legislators have approved a private members’ motion calling for the creation of a climate change policy for the Cayman Islands.
