Tag: Cefas
Climate survey passes ministry’s response target
(CNS): Over 850 people have responded to the Climate Change Risk Assessment public online survey, more than double the number the ministry had hoped would participate. With three more days left before it closes, officials are urging anyone who has not yet answered the anonymous survey and would like their comments to be considered to […]
Turtles, coral and mangroves top climate risk list
(CNS): Scientists visiting the Cayman Islands from the UK who are helping the Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency undertake a comprehensive assessment of the risks the country faces from climate change have already identified over fifty areas under threat. At a public meeting Wednesday evening on what they had learned so far from their […]
Experts identify long list of Cayman’s climate risks
(CNS): A group of experts working with the Minister of Sustainability and Climate Resiliency to produce a climate change risk assessment has identified a long list of threats to the Cayman Islands. Two UK agencies have drafted an ‘evidence report’ offering what ministry officials said was the most detailed assessment of climate change impacts ever […]
Cayman’s climate change risk to be assessed
(CNS): Government has signed a deal with a UK-based environment agency to undertake a climate change risk assessment of the Cayman Islands. The project is being funded through the governor’s office and will be conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas), a unit in the UK’s environment department, and local experts.
Underwater cameras to watch-over UKOT sea life
(CNS): The UK is funding a network of underwater cameras across its overseas territories to keep a watchful eye on the sea life and collect data to help in the conservation battle. The Cayman Islands will be included in the rollout of non-intrusive stereo-Baited Remote Underwater Video Systems (BRUVS), which will be deployed in open […]
