An assessment of environmental protection frameworks in the UK overseas territories

Abstract

The key message from the analysis is that there are areas of best practice in many Territories, which can act as a beacon for others to emulate, but that many OTs still have significant gaps in their environmental governance which urgently need to be addressed.One size cannot fit all when it comes to the OTs, and the fundamental challenges of small populations, lack of capacity and lack of resources must be taken into account when it comes to strengthening their environmental protection frameworks. Increased input and strategically-focussed technical support from the UK Government is essential if the White Paper’s aims are to be met. It is important to note that much of this can be achieved within existing budgetary constraints