CI Climate Change Risk Assessment

The Cayman Islands Government (National Climate Change Committee) published a draft ‘Climate Change Policy’ in September 2011, aimed at facilitating the transition toward a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy. 

This ground-breaking policy included a commitment to “Integrate hazard vulnerability and risk assessments into development planning processes and utilize environmental impact assessments (EIAs) to assist with decision making”. 

In November 2021, the Cayman Islands Government began work with partners to deliver a Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) as a critical first step in the process of reviewing and updating the draft National Climate Change Policy. 

Funded through the UK’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund and the Governor’s Office, the risk assessment was undertaken by the UK Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH). 

The risk assessment methodology used in the present analysis was informed by protocols developed for the United Kingdom Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA). The impacts on the finance services sector (e.g. banking and insurance) were not directly considered. 

Published: 12 February 2025

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Category: Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources, Ministry of Health, Environment & Sustainability (MHES)