Topic: protected areas
Cayman protected areas expanded under 2026 order
Six ecologically significant sites across Cayman have been formally designated under the National Conservation (Protected Areas) Order 2026.
Cayman seeks to increase protected land areas
The 11.3% of Cayman's landmass designated as Terrestrial Protected Areas falls significantly short of an international target of 30% by 2030, but if a recent round of nominations for newly protected land leads to further protections, the islands will move nearer to that goal.
Critical habitat plan for endangered seabirds
The National Conservation Council is asking for public input on a plan to designate critical habitats for dwindling nesting seabird populations across the Cayman Islands, to stave off "imminent" local extinction.
National Conservation Council opens nominations for protected areas
In an effort to expand protected areas in the Cayman Islands, the National Conservation Council is seeking nominations from the public for adding to existing sites.
