Topic: sustainability
Government prioritising sustainability and resilience over reaction
Cayman must stop waiting for crises to emerge before taking action, and instead begin designing policy around resilience says Minister of Health, Environment and Sustainability, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks.
Cayman quietly emerging on the global environmental scene
As global leaders gather in Belém, Brazil, for COP30, the Cayman Islands is asserting its role as a regional environmental leader.
Young ‘eco-warriors’ challenged to design sustainable island
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute is inviting primary school students to design their own 100% sustainable island in this year's Eco-Warrior Challenge.
Cayman Islands praised for commitment to sustainability
A leading voice in regional sustainability efforts has commended the Cayman Islands’ commitment to sustainability.
Government building programme awarded for energy efficiency
A Cayman government building programme has been named best energy-efficiency project by the Caribbean Renewable Energy Forum.
New Caribbean network aims to strengthen sustainable development
The governments of 16 Caribbean nations have established a network aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development.
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.
Cayman explores a profitable path forward for local agriculture
With Cayman importing more than 90% of its food, and most of that coming from the US, a recent panel discussion looked at how to create a sustainable path for local agriculture and reduce dependence on overseas production.
The challenges to building a 21st century workforce
Industry leaders discuss their take on the future of the workforce in the Cayman Islands in a series of roundtable workshops.
Caybrew launches biodegradable packaging
Caybrew will launch biodegradable six-pack rings for all of its canned products, moving the company to 100% plastic-free packaging.
‘Sustainable UCCI’ installing solar panels
The University College of the Cayman Islands has taken a step closer to becoming a sustainable campus as its rooftops are being covered in solar panels.
UCCI begins journey to becoming a regional sustainability champion
The University College of the Cayman Islands hosted a two-day workshop this week to gather views on how it can become a regional sustainability champion.
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.
Opinion: The environmental ramifications of ‘over-tourism’ in Cayman
The concept of a tourism offseason may sound drastic, yet the current trajectory of Cayman’s tourism industry raises concerns about long-term sustainability.
‘Significant’ wetland has been lost, report reveals
The Cayman Islands government has failed to protect and restore its wetlands, according to a report on the territory’s environmental sustainability published on Monday, 20 March.
Cayman’s environmental neglect exposed in watchdog report
Little renewable energy, lack of recycling facilities and high carbon dioxide emissions are some of Cayman’s environmental failures, a report has revealed.
$89k project to select sustainability goals starts soon
The government has awarded $89,000 to accounting firm PwC to find out which of the United Nations’ 17 sustainability goals are most relevant to the Cayman Islands.
Economist: Cayman needs more income distribution than growth
The Cayman Islands may not need quite as much growth as is commonly believed, because the goal of higher living standards can be achieved, in part, through better income distribution, according to economist Marla Dukharan.
CIIPA provides input on international sustainability disclosure proposals
The Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants has commented on a pair of International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) exposure drafts related to sustainability-related financial information and climate-related disclosures.
Sustainability issues abound in property development sector
The surge in development has prompted a debate about the sustainability of the property sector’s success, its impact on natural resources, infrastructure and future generations.
Panton: Slowing development won’t automatically make Cayman sustainable
Government expects to rake in significant income from property taxes over the next two years with Cayman’s development boom showing little sign of slowing down.
Panton: ‘Sustainability is everybody’s business’
Climate change is an existential risk and countries, including Cayman, must do more to halt the rise in global average temperatures, Premier Wayne Panton said during the virtual Caribbean ESG Financing Summit on Wednesday, 17 Nov.
Develop Seven Mile Beach sustainably
The Caymanian people should not have their beach access blocked by multi-storey buildings and additional resorts on Seven Mile Beach.
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Report calls for ‘green stimulus’ to drive post-COVID-19 recovery
Environmental watchdogs are calling on government to "seize the moment" and create a greener post-COVID Cayman.
