Environment & Sustainability

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DEH Relaunches Recycling Programme in Cayman Brac

28 August 2026 | Press Release

DEH has relaunched its recycling programme in Cayman Brac, giving residents greater access to recycling services and providing additional opportunities to reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill

From NiCE Participant to Chief Officer's Choice Award Recipient

12 June 2026 | Press Release

Damion's story is an excellent example of what can be achieved through dedication, perseverance and a commitment to public service. His willingness to contribute wherever he is needed reflects the values we strive to foster across the Civil Service

Government Tests New Resilience Index Tool

21 May 2026 | Press Release

A new online platform designed to strengthen climate resilience planning and support evidence-based decision-making

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Understanding Climate Change

This short video explains how climate change is impacting the Cayman Islands

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For Us, For Now & For Future Generations

The climate is changing fast. Our islands, our communities, and our priorities must change too.

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Empowering a Sustainable Community

Learn how to reduce your costs, conserve energy, and support the transition to renewables.

Our Mission

Cultivating a lasting legacy of sustainability in the Cayman Islands by achieving environmental, social, and economic balance, with a view to maximising benefits across all three areas of this triple bottom line to make the lives of current and future generations better.

Priorities include addressing the existential threats posed by climate change through the Climate Change Policy 2024-2050; supporting the transition to renewable energy through the National Energy Policy 2024-2045 and programmes designed to save energy and reduce cost of living; and facilitating the development of a framework to enable holistic, balanced decision-making across the three pillars of sustainable development.

Organisation & Functions

Sustainability is responsible for the strategic development of programmes and policies to ensure
the Cayman Islands is best placed to solve current challenges and meet present needs without
compromising future generations.

Concentrating on strategic projects, programmes and policies, the Ministry’s goals are:
to build capacity to anticipate climate risks
to inform and educate the public about the climate risks and impacts of climate change
to increase public education and awareness of the impacts of climate change, energy efficiency and conservation
to encourage the sustainable use of our natural resources and the preservation of our natural environment generally
to conserve environmental systems
to preserve strategically important ecosystem services for the benefit of present and future generations.
to promote optimal well-being through strategic policies, innovative programmes

Key Persons

Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, MP

Minister for Health, Environment & Sustainability

+1(345)244-2117

katherine.ebanks-wilks@gov.ky

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Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP

Parliamentary Secretary - Caymanian Employment & Immigration; Infrastructure; Health, Environment & Sustainability; Financial Services & Commerce

+1(345)949-7900

wayne.panton@gov.ky

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Tamara Ebanks

Chief Officer

+1(345)244-3543

tamara.ebanks@gov.ky

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Bobeth O'Garro

Deputy Chief Officer

+1(345)244-6684

bobeth.ogarro@gov.ky

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Neyka Webster

Deputy Chief Officer

+1(345)244-2109

neyka.webster@gov.ky

Exie Tomlinson-Panton

Deputy Chief Officer

+1(345)244-2454

exie.tomlinson-panton@gov.ky

Dr. Mark Paramlall

Deputy Chief Medical Officer

+1(345)949-7900

mark.paramlall@gov.ky