A summary of issues being worked on by the National Conservation Council.
- Council are prepared to provide support and recommendations if needed regarding the future implementation of fishing restrictions for non-Caymanians.
- Council were briefed on the passage of the new Climate Change Policy and will consider how policy segments may be supported through Council work such as coral reef conservation.
- Council was briefed that, due to the passage of recent storms and hurricanes, our corals reefs were not subjected to the extreme level of thermal stress that was predicted for this year.
- Council were advised that the DoE coral lab had a very successful spawning event this month.
- Council were advised that the review of the draft Environmental Statement (ES) for the East-West Arterial is underway and the public consultation is expected in January 2025.
- Council remain aware and vigilant towards the erosion issues facing coastal properties along the southern portion of Seven Mile Beach. Before any action can be initiated, a formal decision from Government on the direction they wish to pursue must be declared.
The next scheduled General Meeting for the National Conservation Council will be on 4th December 2024. The meeting will be broadcast live on CIGTV and DoE YouTube channels and social media.
National Conservation Council
Cayman Islands Environmental Centre
580 North Sound Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
PO Box 10202, KY1-1002
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Telephone: (345) 949-8469