Archive for: 2024

Latest Blue Belt Bulletin

The UK Overseas Territories play a pivotal role in delivering the UK’s contribution to the 30 by 30 target, helping to protect nearly 1% of the world’s ocean and 90% of the UK’s endemic species, which are found nowhere else on earth.  To find out more about the Blue Belt programme and their latest endeavours […] Read more...

UK Overseas Territory Day established on first Monday in June

Special service in Westminster Abbey marks inaugural day to raise awareness and foster a deeper connection between the UK and its Overseas Territories The President of UKOTA – the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association – has announced the establishment of UK Overseas Territories Day. This event will be celebrated annually on the first Monday of […] Read more...

Cefas Blue Belt symposium 2024

To find out about all that happened during the Cefas Blue Belt symposium 2024 and hear from the UKOTs on their experiences, achievements, and challenges surrounding the protection of their ocean environments follow the link HERE   Read more...

Cayman assumes Presidency of UK Overseas Territories Association

The Cayman Islands has been elected to assume the Presidency of the United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) following its annual general meeting held earlier this week. Cayman will take over from the Falkland Islands. For almost 30 years, UKOTA has ensured that the Overseas Territories, regardless of their size, have an equal voice and […] Read more...