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| 23/12/2012 |
UKOTCF helps secure funding for reef conservation
UKOTCF is pleased to have been able to facilitate Grenadine Escape Ltd providing continuing support for conservation by the Turks & Caicos Reef Fund
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| 13/12/2012 |
Proceedings of workshop on White Paper now available
On 2nd October 2012 UKOTCF organised a workshop, with a wide range of participants from Britain and the UKOTs, to discuss aspects of UK Government’s 2012 White Paper which affect the environment and how to move forward from this. The Proceedings are now available.
This workshop follows on from workshops organised by UKOTCF in 2010 and 2011 on biodiversity strategies, trying to complement the UK Government biodiversity 'strategy' for UKOTs – which was really a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UK ministries, rather than a strategy – and attempting to relate this to other commitments, such as the Environment Charters and the Aichi Targets. The reports of these workshops are available at the links to the years above.
The 2012 workshop arose from concerns that the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum network believes exist with the environmental aspects of UK Government’s White Paper The Overseas Territories: Security, Success and Sustainability (Cm 8374)
Following the publication of the White Paper, UKOTCF put considerable effort into analysing the White Paper and produced a review and a look at priority needs.
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| 18/09/2012 |
2011-2012 Annual Report
The 16 page UKOTCF Annual Report covering the period April 2011 to March 2012 - in colour - is now available for download.
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| 14/08/2012 |
UKOTCF analysis of White Paper on UKOTs
UKOTCF and its partners have analysed in depth the environmental aspects
of the UK Government's White Paper on UK Overseas Territories. A
shortened, preliminary version of this was published in Forum News 40.
As indicated in Forum News, the full version is available here
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| 09/08/2012 |
Forum News Latest Edition: Issue 40
Colour version (2Mb). Leading article: "Moving Backwards in Conservation of the UK Overseas Territories: Comments by UKOTCF on UK Government’s White Paper” Also including:
- W(h)ither BEST? UKOTs written out of future funding?
- Environmental initiatives by Gibraltar’s new Government
- The importance and vulnerability of woody species and habitats in the UKOTs
- Bermuda Ombudsman underlines that Environmental Charters are binding, confirming that Bermuda Government acted unlawfully
- UKOTCF/TCI “Wonderful Water” curriculum and courses in place in Turks & Caicos schools
- The Convention on Biological Diversity and the Isle of Man
- UKOTCF Virtual Tours
.....and a lot more!
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| 23/06/2012 |
Virtual tours of territories
The virtual tour for the British Virgin Islands is now available, joining those for Montserrat, Pitcairn and the Turks and Caicos Islands. Others will be joining them progressively over the coming months.
All tours are likely to be extended and updated over time, and comments and suggestions are welcome.
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| 10/01/2012 |
Forum News Latest Edition: Issue 39
Hi-res full colour version (3Mb). Leading article: "Main points of UKOTCF’s submission to UK Government on its UKOT White Paper". Also including:
- "When is national heritage not national heritage?"
- "Still paving Paradise?"
- Bonaire: a year living and working in the Dutch Caribbean
- New UKOTCF Council Members elected at the AGM
- New UKOTCF Associate: the United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust
- A visit to the Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica
.....and a lot more!
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| 10/01/2012 |
One-off 2-for-the-price-of-1 offer for February 2012 trip
One-off 2-for-the-price-of-1 offer for February 2012 trip Ushuaia-Falklands-South Georgia-Antarctic Peninsula-Ushuaia
There are a limited number of two-for-the-price-of-one places on the 4-22 February 2012 trip on Oceanwide Expeditions’ new ice-strengthened vessel Ortelius. See a description of this voyage (on MV Plancius) in Forum News 39.
For details of the trip, see www.oceanwide-expeditions.com . To enquire about take-up, contact m@pienkowski.org or Oceanwide Expeditions, mentioning UKOTCF.
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| 02/01/2012 |
UKOTCF's submission to UK Government consultation
The consultation will be used by UK Government to help inform the strategy as it prepares the publication of a new White Paper in 2012, which will set out in detail the Government’s approach to the Overseas Territories. UKOTF welcome this opportunity to contribute to a fresh look at how best to protect and improve the well-being of these far-flung parts of the British family.
Read the full submission here
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| 21/10/2011 |
Latest Forum News - Issue 38
20 page edition - headline article "UKOTCF works with TCI bodies to develop education courses and conserve wetlands"
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| 21/07/2011 |
2011 Annual Report
The 16 page UKOTCF Annual Report covering the period April 2010 to March 2011 - in colour - is now available for download.
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| 17/12/2010 |
Forum News 37
Now available as download - 28 pages in full colour.
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| 12/10/2010 |
Visits to UKOTs in the South Atlantic
Interested in visiting either the UK Overseas Territories of South Georgia, the British Antarctic Territory and the Falkland Islands? or participating in an 'Atlantic Odyssey' expedition cruise to the British Antarctic Territory, South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, St Helena and Ascension Island?
Oceanwide Expeditions' MV Plancius tours these islands (several times each year in the southern summer for various combinations of South Georgia, the British Antarctic Territory and the Falkland Islands, and once per year in about March for the Atlantic Odyssey. Oceanwide Expeditions is a Corporate partner of UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF).
UK specialist wildlife tour operator 'The Travelling Naturalist' has agreed with UKOTCF to donate 10% of the cost of the above cruises booked with them to support UKOTCF's work in support of nature conservation in UK's Overseas Territories. This will be at no extra cost to the persons booking.
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| 06/09/2010 |
OTEP project applications 2010
UKOTCF has now received from FCO/DFID the details and forms for the 2010-11 OTEP round, and these are on the OTEP part of our web-site.
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| 25/08/2010 |
Annual Report 2009-2010
The 16 page Annual Report covering the period April 2009 to March 2010 in colour is now available for download.
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| 20/07/2010 |
Number 10 is missing!
All back issues of Forum News back to 1989 - except No 10 -are now available as PDFs. Does anyone have a copy of No 10 (late 1994)? If so please contact Catherine Wensink email: cwensink@ukotcf.org
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| 21/06/2010 |
Forum News 36
Latest issue (June 2010) - 20 pages and images in full colour - available for download.
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| 28/01/2010 |
'Making the Right Connections'
Full Proceedings now available for this conference on conservation in UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities - Grand Cayman 30th May to 5th June 2009.
Proceedings are now available online - either as an 11Mb PDF or in 13 separate smaller sections.
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| 19/01/2010 |
Environment Charters Review
Measures of performance by 2009 of UK Overseas Territories (& Crown Dependencies) and UK Government in implementing the 2001 Environment Charters or their equivalents.
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| 01/01/2010 |
Forum News 35
24 page latest issue (December 2009) with colour images is available for download.
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| 28/09/2009 |
OTEP Application Forms 2009/2010
OTEP application forms for the next round are now available in the OTEP section of the site, together with information and guidance notes.
OTEP Applications >>
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| 11/09/2009 |
Latest Annual Report
The UKOTCF annual report for 2008-2009, covering the period April to March, is now published and can be downloaded in colour from the Annual Report page.
Annual Reports >>
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| 04/08/2009 |
Environmental Education Resources
As part of UKOTCF's project on Environmental Education Linked Across Territories, partly supported by OTEP, a new module is now available on the Forum's web-database. This brings together information on environmental education resources which may be suitable (or easily adaptable) for use in a particular Territory, thereby reducing development costs and re-inventing of the wheel . This will be expanded progressively.
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| 11/07/2009 |
Forum News 34
The 20 page issue 34 of Forum News is published in July and is available for download in colour. Articles include; Cayman Conference, Support in Parliament, New Council Members, Post-2010 vision in Europe, OTEP projects 2009 and more.....
Download >> (1.4Mb)
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| 11/06/2009 |
'Making the Right Connections' conference - first report
The first report of the conference includes: the speech by UK Minister for Biodiversity, Huw Irranca-Davies MP, with important announcements on new funding potential; speeches by the Cayman Islands Leader of Government Business and by the Minister of Environment; and brief summaries of the conference sessions.
First Report - PDF
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| 17/03/2009 |
Discussions!
The discussion fora are now linked from the UKOTCF site on the LH menu. These fora have been developed as part of the OTEP funded project, Environmental Education linked across territories. They provide an opportunity for anyone with an interest in the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies to share information and ideas.
Discussion Fora >>
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| 04/02/2009 |
'Making the Right Connections' - Deadline for bookings.
The main deadline has passed for bookings for this conference on conservation to be held in Grand Cayman, May/June 2009. However, we will do our best to fulfil further booking requests.
Although the costs may be higher because of both time-limitations on concessional accommodation rates and changes in exchange rates, potential participants should fill in and submit the form without delay. They will be advised of any price change and invited to take a decision on this before payment is taken.
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| 14/11/2008 |
Press Release: Environmental Audit Committee Report
In a report published this week, the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) slammed the Government's failure to protect the globally important wildlife of the UK Overseas Territories (UKOTs)2. The Committee concluded that The Government has a clear moral and legal duty to help protect that biodiversity of the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, where it is the eleventh hour for many species.
Press Release
Full House of Commons Report
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| 29/10/2008 |
Forum News 33
The 20 page issue 33 of Forum News is published late Oct/ early November and is available for download in colour.
Download >> (1.2Mb)
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| 20/10/2008 |
Hurricane Omar
"Anguilla on the way to full recovery"
On 16th October a category 3 hurricane hit Anguilla. The restoration efforts in the wake of Hurricane Omar are proceeding well and the country is on track for a full recovery shortly.
We would like to wish the people of Anguilla well during this time and hope for a speedy recovery.
Statement from Chief Minister Osbourne Fleming
Links:
Government of Anguilla Website
Caribbean Storm Updates
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| 01/10/2008 |
OTEP Applications - 2009
Call for OTEP project bids for projects starting in 2009 now out. The application form and guidance notes are available as WORD downloads from the OTEP Applications page.
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| 22/09/2008 |
Annual Report 2008
The UKOTCF Annual Report - with colour images - for the period 2007-2008 now available for PDF download....
All Reports...
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| 20/09/2008 |
'Making the Right Connections'
The Cayman Islands will host an international environmental conference from 30th May to 5th June 2009, with a focus on UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small islands. The conference is organised by: UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, with the support of the Overseas Territories Environment Programme, and hosted by the Cayman Islands conservation bodies.
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| 17/09/2008 |
Forum News 32 Now Out...
Amongst many other articles, this 24 page edition of The Forum News has details of the 2009 Conference on conservation "Making the Right Connections".
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| 15/09/2008 |
UKOTCF Domain Name
Apologies to anyone recently trying to access this site and being re-directed to to a web-hosting and domain name registration company in the USA! This was due to an administrative error on the part of our ISP and, once the UKOTCF.org domain has re-propagated round the web - which may take up to 48hrs - should not occur again.
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| 10/09/2008 |
Forum News 31
20 page edition - leading article: "Conference identifies tourism development as a major threat to regionally endangered species".
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| 09/09/2008 |
OTEP Awards - 2008
The 2008 award list is now available - as well as an updated list of all awards by territory.
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| 26/06/2008 |
Forum News 30
The February 2007 edition contains articles on:
- Middle Caicos Conservation Centre
- South Atlantic Invasive Species Project
- Seabirds on Ascension Island
- Cayman Islands Bat Conservation....
.... and more. Plus OTEP news, of course.
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| 01/09/2007 |
2006/7 Annual Report
This report, recently been produced, details UKOTCF activities over the last year and is available for download.
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| 01/07/2007 |
UKOTCF publishes first review of progress on the Environment Charters
"Measures of performance by 2007 of UKOTs and UK Government in implementing the 2001 Environment Charters or their equivalents" is now available to download (PDF 262Kb)
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| 26/03/2007 |
Enhancing Capacity for Adaptation to Climate Change - Caribbean UK Overseas Territories
Enhancing Capacity for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Caribbean UK Overseas
Territories: the UK Department for International Development has made available this
Project Memorandum between itself and the Caribbean Community Climate Change
Centre (CCCCC), to support involvement by the UK Overseas Territories in the
Caribbean with the regional programmes of CCCCC.
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| 08/01/2007 |
Natural History of Tristan da Cunha
This 44-page photographically illustrated book, by Paul Tyler and Alison Rothwell, was produced by UKOTCF to make the scientific results of the Darwin Initiative project on biodiversity conservation in Tristan available for use by the island's school.
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| 01/12/2006 |
Biodiversity that Matters
A conference on conservation in the UK Overseas Territories and other small island communities: Jersey, October 2006.
Conference summary available NOW.
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| 30/10/2006 |
UKOTCF/OTEP
UKOTCF comments on the review of OTEP and on the OTEP Secretariat response.
Link to the report itself
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| 30/09/2006 |
OTEP call for bids
OTEP 3rd-round call for bids and updated form. OTEP 3rd-round call for bids and updated form.
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| 28/09/2006 |
Forum News 29.
The September edition now out.
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| 28/09/2006 |
Annual Report 2005/06
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| 01/09/2006 |
Jersey Conference 2006
The Proceedings from this conference entitled "Biodiversity that Matters" are now available in PDF format in a number of files ranging from 200k to 4.6M in size.
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