Cayman Ministry Opens NCA Amendment Bill Consultation Channels
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The Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and Wellness (the Ministry) has launched channels for the community to engage with the ongoing public consultation for the proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act 2013.
The Ministry is conducting a 28-day public consultation period for the proposed amendments to the National Conservation Act, 2013 (NCA) which began when the Bill was published on 31 December 2024, and will end at 11.59pm on Monday 27 January 2025.
During this period, members of the public have the opportunity to review the proposed amendments and share their comments and feedback.
The National Conservation (Amendment) Bill 2024, aims to amend the NCA for three key purposes:
- To reform the powers and composition of the National Conservation Council
- To provide for the establishment of a Conservation Appeals Tribunal, and
- Incidental and connected purposes.
Honourable Dwayne Seymour, Minister for Sustainability & Climate Resiliency and Wellness, stated: “We are introducing these proposed amendments for public consultation. This process is both a legal obligation and an essential aspect of fostering an inclusive and transparent governance framework. I encourage all members of the community to engage with the consultation process, review the Bill, and provide feedback through the designated official channels.”
How to have your say: Public Consultation Information
- You can download and review the Amendment Bill (Gazette listing LG51, S1) on the Gov.ky website
- Email your feedback on the proposed amendments directly to the Ministry at [email protected]
All comments and feedback received will be reviewed and presented to Cabinet for consideration.
As a reminder, please send all comments and feedback on the proposed amendments to [email protected].
If you require any assistance with this consultation process, please feel free to contact the Ministry by emailing [email protected].
