Written questions

Climate Change: Cayman Islands

Lords · Question HL525 · Tabled 30 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Aug 2024

Question

Asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of proposed changes by the Cayman Islands government to the National Conservation Law on their ability to minimise the effects of climate change in the territory.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 8 Aug 2024

The UK is committed to strengthening our partnership with the Overseas Territories to protect and sustainably manage our unique and globally significant environments. However, responsibility for environment and climate change policy is a devolved matter. ...