The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency has launched a Climate & Energy Challenge to raise awareness in the public about climate change in the Cayman Islands and inspire residents to take action in their daily lives.

The public Challenge is open from 2 September to 13 October, 2024.

Minister for Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, stated: “The Ministry’s Climate & Energy Challenge builds upon the success of a similar version of this challenge hosted for Civil Servants earlier this year. I am proud to bring this exciting awareness initiative to all residents of the Cayman Islands. Climate change has the potential to impact all aspects of life for Cayman Islands residents and we want to ensure our community is empowered with the knowledge of what those impacts may be. I hope this Challenge will encourage the public to participate and to consider opportunities for building up their own resiliency to climate impacts, while offering a chance to win some great prizes. The Ministry is grateful for the support of our private sector sponsors – including Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), Foster’s, and Island Energy – all of which have donated great prizes towards the Challenge.”

The Climate & Energy Challenge is in the form of a calendar which contains links to engaging videos and activities, and instructions. The last day of the calendar features a quiz that will test participants’ knowledge of climate change and energy.

The Challenge includes categories for homeowners, renters and university students. Participants who score 10 points or more in the final quiz can opt-in to a random prize giveaway.

Acting Chief Officer Troy Jacob said: “The Climate & Energy Challenge is a great opportunity for the community to learn about how climate change is impacting us and what we can do about it as individuals. Every resident of the Cayman Islands has the power and the ability to take climate action in order to help ourselves, our families, homes and communities adapt to the climate risks that we are all facing.” 

During the Challenge, participants can expect to learn why the climate is changing so quickly, what impacts the Cayman Islands is experiencing now and can expect in the future, and the solutions that could help the Cayman Islands become more resilient. Participants will also learn more about opportunities for addressing climate change and using our energy wisely.

The Ministry is encouraging residents across all three Islands to participate. No prior knowledge about climate change is required to participate in the Challenge.

To learn more about the Climate & Energy Challenge, visit www.gov.ky/sustainability. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]