Topic: Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency
New government called a ‘turning point’ for environmental protection
Environmental campaigners are hailing the election of newly formed National Coalition for Caymanians as a watershed moment for sustainability, signaling promise in how the islands balance development and environmental protection.
Former premier: Conservation law changes are ‘totally unjustified’
Planned changes to the National Conservation Act will strip it of its power and tilt the balance of Cayman's future towards unchecked development, two former sustainability ministers have claimed.
Fishing licence regime being considered for non-Caymanians
A proposal is being considered to implement a licencing regime to limit fishing by work permit holders in the Cayman Islands.
Solar-energy retrofitting project begins for housing trust homes
The Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency is moving forward with plans to conduct energy-efficiency retrofits and rooftop solar on 10 pre-selected National Housing Development Trust homes.
Ahearn announced as chief sustainability officer after departure from climate ministry
After weeks of speculation Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn's departure from the Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, however he gave no insight into the reason why she was no longer in the post.
ReGen timeline still unknown as project drags on
Government has yet to provide a set timetable for concluding the ReGen project financial close even as negotiations enter a third year, after missing several deadlines and hard stop dates.
Ebanks-Wilks: ‘We can no longer be quiet about sustainability’
Residents of the Cayman Islands need to be more vocal about their work and successes in building a sustainable environment, according to Katherine Ebanks-Wilks.
Caymanian homeowners can apply for free energy-efficiency upgrades
The government has allocated $500,000 to provide energy efficiency upgrades to lower-income Caymanian homeowners struggling with high utility bills.
Cabinet to consider single-use plastics ban
A proposal for the ban of eight single-use plastic products is heading to Cabinet, according to the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency.
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.
Big interview: Premier seeks to tackle ‘existential threat’ of climate change
In an in-depth interview, Premier Wayne Panton talks to the Compass about the existential threat the islands face from climate change and his ambitions to set Cayman on a more sustainable path.
