UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum

UKOTCF is a non-profit organisation, constituted as a Charitable Company under the laws of England & Wales.{{cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Showcharity/RegisterOfCharities/CharityWithoutPartB.aspx?RegisteredCharityNumber=1058483&SubsidiaryNumber=0 |title=Charity Overview |publisher=Charity Commission charitycommission.gov.uk }} The governing document is the Memorandum and Articles of Association. Under the Memorandum and Articles and subsidiary documents, UKOTCF is run by a Council of up to 12 persons elected by the member organisations. Council members are elected for 3-year, renewable terms, each year four places come up for election on rotation.{{cite web|url=http://www.ukotcf.org/pdf/MEM_ARTS_AS_AMENDED_+081211.pdf |last=Russell-Cooke LLP |title=Memorandum and Articles of Association of UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum |accessdate=28 June 2016 }}

The UKOTs (also known as the British Overseas Territories) are internationally recognised for their exceptionally rich and varied natural environments. They contain an estimated 90%

of the biodiversity found within the UK and the territories combined.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/14929/ot-wp-0612.pdf |title=The Overseas Territories - Security, Success & Sustainability |publisher=Foreign & Commonwealth Office |date=June 2012 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} The UK and territory governments bear joint responsibility for conserving and protecting the rich natural heritage of the UKOTs, and work together to meet obligations under international environmental agreements.{{cite web |url=http://www.kew.org/science/ukots/Pages/biodiv.htm |title=Kew UK Overseas Territories Programme: Biodiversity of the UK Overseas Territories |publisher=Kew Royal Botanic Gardens |accessdate=29 June 2016 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130502221314/http://www.kew.org/science/ukots/Pages/biodiv.htm |archivedate=2 May 2013 |df=dmy-all }} UKOTCF is the only organisation working solely on cross-territory UKOT environmental issues, providing assistance in the form of expertise, information and liaison between non-governmental organisations and governments, both in the UK and in the territories themselves.{{cite book|last1=Benzaken|first1=Dominique|last2=Renard|first2=Yves|title=Future Directions for Biodiversity Action in Europe Overseas|date=2011|publisher=IUCN|page=34|url=http://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/2011-024.pdf|accessdate=29 June 2016}}

UKOTCF has over 30 member and associate organisations.{{cite web|url=http://apps.charitycommission.gov.uk/Accounts/Ends83/0001058483_AC_20150331_E_C.pdf |last=Rees Russell |title=Report of the trustees and audited financial statements for the year ended 31st March 2015 for UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}

These are:

Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust,

Bermuda National Trust,

National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands,

Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society,

Alderney Wildlife Trust,

Anguilla Archaeological & History Society,

Anguilla National Trust,

Ascension Conservation Centre,

Ascension Heritage Society,

BirdLife Cyprus,

Bermuda Audubon Society,{{cite web|url=http://www.audubon.bm/about-us |title=Bermuda Audubon Society - About Us |date=2015 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}

Bermuda Zoological Society,

United Kingdom Antarctic Heritage Trust,

National Trust for the Cayman Islands,

Central Caribbean Marine Institute,

Chagos Conservation Trust,

Akrotiri Environmental Education & Information Centre (Cyprus SBA),

Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society,

La Société Guernesiaise,

Isle of Man Department of Environment, Food & Agriculture,

National Trust for Jersey,

Société Jersiaise,

Jost Van Dykes Preservation Society,

Montserrat National Trust,

Pitcairn Natural Resources Department,

La Société Sercquiais,

Saint Helena National Trust,

Turks and Caicos National Museum,

National Trust of the Turks & Caicos Islands,

Turks & Caicos Reef Fund,

Army Ornithological Society,

Royal Air Force Ornithological Society,

Royal Naval Birdwatching Society.

In addition to the member and associate organisations, UKOTCF has links with a number of other organisations including 1% for the Planet{{cite web|title=Nonprofit Directory|url=http://onepercentfortheplanet.org/nonprofitsearches/?keyword=U|website=1% for the Planet|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=2016}} and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).{{cite web|title=Partners|url=http://www.iucn.org/theme/marine-and-polar/our-work/eu-overseas/about-programme/partners|website=IUCN|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=2016}}

A selection of UKOTCF's projects are detailed in the table below:

The UKOTCF website and database contain extensive information on conservation priorities for the UKOTs, as well as funding sources, environmental education resources and specific information on projects carried out in the UKOTs. The database was incorporated in response to requests from the territories, designed so that information can be added and updated by partner organisations. The database modules help to track critical sites (and common issues across sites), conservation priorities, projects within the UKOTs/CDs, environmental education resources and other information on a wide variety of subjects. The database has been described as ' a valuable resource for conservation practitioners in the Overseas Territories ' by the Institute of Zoology.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbd.int/tttc/doc/gap-analysis/parties/united%20kingdom%20of%20great%20britain%20and%20northern%20ireland-en.pdf |title=Rapid review of biodiversity technology transfer in the United Kingdom - a report to DEFRA |publisher= Institute of Zoology, ZSL |author= Monika Böhm & Ben Collen |date= April 2011 |accessdate= 29 June 2016 }}

In addition to an annual report, UKOTCF also publishes the Forum News newsletter several times a year.{{cite book|author1=Susan Britt-Gallagher|author2=Tricia Hayne|title=St Helena: Ascension. Tristan Da Cunha|date=2015|publisher=Bradt Travel Guides Ltd|isbn=978-1-84162-939-1|page=193|edition=Third|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kP9fCgAAQBAJ|accessdate=6 July 2016}} These can also be found on the UKOTCF website and provide the latest news relevant to the UKOTs.{{cite web|title=Forum News|url=https://www.ukotcf.org.uk/news/forum-newsvers2|website=UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum|accessdate=26 July 2018}}

In 2018, a new website was launched at [https://www.ukotcf.org.uk www.ukotcf.org.uk]{{cite web|url=https://www.ukotcf.org.uk |title=ukotcf.org.uk |accessdate= 18 July 2018 }}

The UKOTs are important parts of the UK, not foreign countries.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/14929/ot-wp-0612.pdf |title=The Overseas Territories - Security, Success & Sustainability |publisher=Foreign & Commonwealth Office |date=June 2012 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} Although small in size, they support far more endemic taxa and other globally important biodiversity than does Britain and Ireland.

{{cite web|url=http://www.rspb.org.uk/whatwedo/projects/details.aspx?id=200664 |title=The UK Overseas Territories - The UK's hidden natural treasures |publisher=RSPB |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} They are also important for their historical and cultural heritage, both in their own right, and their historical links for UK. However, there is little public awareness, either within UKOTs or in mainland UK, of the biodiversity and cultural importance of the UKOTs, and the challenges they face.{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.ky/2009/07/08/ukotcf-2009-mp-calls-for-better-relations/ |title=UKOTCF 2009: MP calls for better relations |publisher=THe Cayman Islands Journal |date=8 July 2009 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} UKOTCF raises awareness of the territories and the UK's responsibility to them through its 'Virtual Tours' of the territories. The virtual tours draw attention to the biodiversity and cultural value, and highlight the challenges they face and the opportunities to protect and conserve their important features.{{cite web|url=http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/the-island/what-to-see/ |title=What to see - Ascension Island |publisher=Ascension Island Government website |date=2016 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}

UKOTCF has organised six international environment conferences since 1999, the most recent being held in Gibraltar in 2015, with support from HM Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society.{{cite web|url=http://www.liberal.gi/press/government/2015/485.pdf |title=Sustaining Partnerships: a conference on conservation and sustainability in UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities |publisher=HM Government of Gibraltar |date=6 July 2015 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} UKOTCF conferences bring together conservation professionals from across the UKOTs, CDs and beyond, providing a forum in which to share information and best practice, and forge stronger environmental links between UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island nations. The latest conference included involvement of environment ministers from several territories.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.im/news/2015/jul/28/ministerial-meeting-discusses-outcomes-of-international-environment-conference/ |title=Ministerial meeting discusses outcomes of international environment conference |publisher=Isle of Man Government |date=28 July 2015 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }} Proceedings of all UKOTCF-organised conferences are publicly available on the UKOTCF website.{{cite web|url=https://www.ukotcf.org.uk/conferences |title=UKOTCF Conferences |publisher=UKOTCF |accessdate=26 July 2018 }}

2015 - Gibraltar: Sustaining Partnerships: a conference on conservation and sustainability in UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities.{{cite web|url=http://www.liberal.gi/press/government/2015/485.pdf |title=Sustaining Partnerships: a conference on conservation and sustainability in UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities |publisher=HM Government of Gibraltar |date=6 July 2015 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}File:HMGOG UKOTCF 2015 Gibraltar Conference Participants.jpg

Gibraltar hosted an international environmental conference "Sustaining Partnerships" from 11 to 15 July 2015, with a focus on UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small islands.

The conference provided a forum for government environmental bodies, NGOs and commercial organisations to discuss key conservation issues, to highlight success stories, exchange ideas, and to forge partnerships. It is hoped that Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities that share similar environmental problems benefit from learning about one another's history and experience of planning and conservation initiatives. The overall aim was to draw on similarities and differences in experience across the territories, to provide insights into common challenges, and leave participants better equipped to address local needs.{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaltrust.org.sh/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/March-2016-FINAL.pdf |title=Trusted: UKOTCF Sustaining Partnerships Conference |publisher=St Helena National Trust |date=March 2016 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}

2009 - Grand Cayman: Making the Right Connections: a conference on conservation in UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities{{cite web|url=http://www.gonhs.org/documents/2009News.pdf |title=Overseas Territories Forum progresses biodiversity conservation in the Territories |publisher=Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society |date=4 June 2009 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}File:UKOTCF 2009 Cayman Conference Participants.jpg

The Cayman Islands hosted an international environmental conference from 30 May to 5 June 2009, with a focus on UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small islands.

The conference provided a forum for government environmental bodies and NGOs to discuss key conservation issues, to highlight success stories, exchange ideas, and to forge partnerships, so that UK Overseas Territories, Crown Dependencies and other small island communities that share similar environmental problems benefit from learning about one another's history and experience of planning and conservation initiatives.{{cite web|url=http://www.netbiomeeranet.netbiome.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75:net-biome-represented-at-conference-qmaking-the-right-connectionsq&catid=34:project-news&Itemid=18 |title=NET-BIOME represented at conference Making the Right Connections' |publisher=NET BIOME |date=2 July 2009 |accessdate=29 June 2016 }}

2006 - Jersey: Biodiversity that Matters: a conference on conservation in UK Overseas Territories and other small island communities

Organised by: UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, with the support of the Overseas Territories Environment Programme, and hosted

by the Jersey conservation bodies.

This conference was designed to be of help in some of the priority issues identified by workers in small territories. Main sessions were:

• Environmental education and the UKOTs
• Environment Charters and strategic planning
• Integration of conservation and sustainable livelihoods: terrestrial and marine, including fisheries
• Obtaining and Using Resources (not just money)
• Species conservation issues: dealing with alien invasive species and species recovery including captive breeding

2003 - Bermuda: A Sense of Direction: a conference on conservation in UK Overseas Territories and other small island communities

Organised by Bermuda Ministry of Environment, Bermuda National Trust, Bermuda Zoological Society, Bermuda Audubon Society and UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum.

The conference provided a forum for government environmental agencies and NGOs to discuss key conservation issues, to highlight success stories, exchange ideas, and to forge partnerships. It was planned that Overseas Territories, and other small island communities that share similar environmental problems, should benefit from Bermuda's experiences and history of planning and conservation initiatives. Bermuda planned to learn from the success of environmental programmes tried and tested elsewhere.

2000 - Gibraltar: Calpe 2000: Linking the Fragments of Paradise: an international conference on environmental conservation in small territories{{cite web|url=http://assets.kew.org/files/ks_18.pdf |title=Kew Scientist: Calpe 2000 |author=Colin Clubbe |publisher=Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew |date=October 2000 |accessdate=18 July 2016}}

Sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar, organised by the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society, with the support of the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum.

This conference formed one of a new series sponsored by the Government of Gibraltar, under the series title "Calpe", which is the old Roman name for Gibraltar. This particular conference addressed the very topical issue of environmental conservation. Its title reflects one of the first publications (Fragments of Paradise: A Guide for Conservation Action in the U.K. Dependent Territories, 1987) highlighting the immense biodiversity value of the UK Overseas Territories, and the need to provide for increased exchange of knowledge between them and other areas.

1999 - London: A Breath of Fresh Air: an international conference on environmental conservation in small territories

The conference formed part of the process of taking forward the issues highlighted in the environmental chapter of UK Government's White Paper of March 1999 'Partnership for Progress and Prosperity — Britain and the Overseas Territories'. It was organised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's (FCO) Environment, Science & Energy Department (ESED) with the support of the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum. The meeting had 3 main purposes:

• Bring together the governmental, NGO and other organisations in the UK, the Overseas Territories (OTs) and elsewhere who are stakeholders in the OTs’ environment, thus facilitating joint approaches to the challenging work needed to conserve these important natural assets and resources, for the people of the OTs themselves and for the wider world.
• Identify the key priority needs as seen by people working in the OTs.
• Further clarify ways for them to access the skills and commitment of the range of UK government departments and agencies (co-ordinated by the FCO) and NGOs (co-ordinated through UKOTCF).

As a non-profit organisation, UKOTCF draws largely on the efforts of highly skilled volunteers. Their specialisms include environmental education, invasive species, wetlands management, planning and development, ornithology, ecology, biodiversity strategies and climate change, to name a few.{{cite web |url= https://www.ukotcf.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/team |title= Profiles of UKOTCF Officers |publisher= UKOTCF |accessdate= 26 July 2018}}{{cite web |url= https://www.ukotcf.org.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/council |title= Profiles of UKOTCF Council Members|publisher= UKOTCF |accessdate= 26 July 2018}} An important aspect of UKOTCF's work involves organising specialist volunteer support for UKOTs and deployment of volunteers to support capacity building in local NGOs.

Previous placements include:

• Dhekelia Turtle Watch (Cyprus SBA){{cite web |url= http://dragondiverscyprus.com/turtle-watch/ |title= Turtle Watch, Dhekelia, Cyprus |author= Phoebe Carter|publisher=Dragon Divers Cyprus |date=2014 |accessdate=30 June 2016}}
• St Helena National Trust
• Akrotiri Environmental Education Centre (Cyprus SBA){{cite web|url=http://www.ukotcf.org/pdf/fNews/41.pdf |title=Forum News 41: Student conservationist spends summer as UKOTCF volunteer in Akrotiri |publisher=UKOTCF |date=July 2013 |accessdate=2 August 2016}}
• Turks & Caicos National Trust{{cite web|url=http://www.ukotcf.org/pdf/fNews/40.pdf |title=Forum News 40:UKOTCF volunteers: Duncan & Sally Hutt - and Fraser |publisher=UKOTCF |date=August 2012 |accessdate=2 August 2016}}
• Cross-territory support

Working Groups

UKOTCF runs Working Groups for the different UKOT regions, namely the Southern Oceans Working Group (SOWG),{{cite news|title=Chagos News|url=http://chagos-trust.org/sites/default/files/images/Chagos_News_42.pdf|accessdate=6 July 2016|work=Chagos Conservation Trust|issue=42|date=July 2013}} Europe Territories Working Group (ETWG){{cite web|title=IIEM2015 - Day One|url=http://www.alderneywildlife.org/projects/iiem2015/proceedings-day-one|website=Alderney Wildlife Trust|accessdate=6 July 2016}} and Wider Caribbean Working Group (WCWG). Through e-Newsletters and regular Skype meetings, these provide a way for Territories to exchange expert knowledge and information, and a platform for determining common issues/requirements and coordinating activities.{{cite web|title=IIEM2015 - Day One|url=http://www.alderneywildlife.org/projects/iiem2015/proceedings-day-one|website=Alderney Wildlife Trust|accessdate=6 July 2016}}

Workshops

UKOTCF held a workshop in Montserrat in May 2016. This was held in association with Montserrat's Department of the Environment and looked to gather information from a range of attendees as to what work could potentially be done in the south of the Island. This forms part of a wider project which is looking to guarantee the preservation of the Territory's endemic flora and fauna. One problem identified as being particularly important was the need to address the feral livestock issue in South Montserrat. Other issues that would need to be addressed to carry out work in the area were also discussed, e.g. access and safety, important considerations in light of the volcanic activity in the south.{{cite web|title=CCC join the discussion at the UKOTCF|url=http://www.coralcay.org/latest-news/blog/|website=Coral Cay Conservation|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=May 2016}}

In partnership with UKOTCF, the Montserrat National Trust and Montserrat Department of Environment held a workshop in January 2015 on Environmental Impact Assessment.{{cite web|title=Address by Hon. Minister for Agriculture, Housing, Trade, Lands and Environment at EIA workshop|url=http://www.gov.ms/2015/01/22/address-by-hon-minister-for-agriculture-housing-trade-lands-and-environment-at-eia-workshop/|website=Government of Montserrat|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=2015}}{{cite web|title=MNT Update, Volume 3 Issue 1: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Workshop|url=http://montserratnationaltrust.ms/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/brightened-MNT-Newsletter-March-2015-.pdf|accessdate=10 August 2016|date=March 2015}}

In January 2014, at the request of the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee (EAC), UKOTCF organised a workshop to mark the publication of the EAC report Sustainability in the UK Overseas Territories.{{cite web|title=Report on UKOTCF workshop on the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee report on Sustainability in the UK Overseas Territories|url=http://www.ukotcf.org/pdf/News/UKOTCFworkshopreport140116.pdf|website=UKOTCF|accessdate=21 September 2016}}

In 2010 and 2011, UKOTCF organised workshops on biodiversity strategies, trying to complement the UK Government biodiversity 'strategy' for UKOTs. Following the publication of the UK Government's 2012 White Paper, UKOTCF analysed the White Paper and produced a review, which was later followed by a workshop titled 'Environmental conservation and UK Government's June 2012 White Paper The Overseas Territories: Security, Success and Sustainability'.{{cite web|title=Environmental conservation and UK Government's June 2012 White Paper The Overseas Territories: Security, Success and Sustainability: Proceedings of a workshop on 2nd October 2012 at Gibraltar House, the Strand, London, organised by the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum(Cm 8374)|url=http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/pdf/ot_UKOTCF%204_annex4_partWorkshop2012Proceedings06b.pdf|website=JNCC|accessdate=2 August 2016}}

Britain's Treasure Islands

UKOTCF Officers contributed towards naturalist Stewart McPherson's [http://www.britainstreasureislands.com/ Britain's Treasure Islands] series.{{cite web|title=Britain's Treasure Islands|url=http://www.britainstreasureislands.com/project/|website=Britain's Treasure Islands|publisher=Redfern Natural History Productions Limited|accessdate=6 July 2016}} The aim of this project was to demonstrate the enormous variety in natural and cultural heritage of the UKOTs as well as elements of their histories. This culminated in the production of a natural history book, a series of 42 mini-documentaries, and a TV documentary series that was broadcast on BBC Four in April 2016.{{cite web|title=Britain's Treasure Islands|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b078lw8y|website=BBC Four|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=April 2016}}

In association with Stewart McPherson, UKOTCF also helped to organise an event held on 24 March 2016 at the Royal Geographical Society. During this evening event, Stewart provided an account of his travels to all of the UKOTs and across the incredible variety of ecosystems and biodiversity that they have to offer.{{cite web|title=Wildlife of the UK Overseas Territories Event to be Held in London|url=http://www.ascension-island.gov.ac/wildlife-of-the-uk-overseas-territories-event-to-be-held-in-london/|website=Ascension Island|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=February 2016}}

YouTube videos

UKOTCF have a YouTube channel which is used occasionally to add film of the UKOTs.{{cite web|title=UKOTCF|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZNDrrZLqZFng1_RrNWWWDA|website=YouTube|accessdate=6 July 2016}}

Turks & Caicos Islands Bird Tours

UKOTCF in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos National Museum organised a 'Bird Week' which ran from 11 to 15 July 2011.{{cite web|title=JULY 11-15 DECLAIRED BIRD WEEK!|url=http://tcmuseum.org/museum-news/july-11-15-declaired-bird-week/|website=Turks & Caicos National Museum|accessdate=6 July 2016|date=July 2011}} A Bird Walking Tour and a Bird Driving Tour on Grand Turk were both officially opened during this week, made possible thanks to a grant from the Carnival/TCInvest/TCIGovernment Infrastructure Fund. The trails have clearly marked signs for people to follow and guides can be found at the museum{{cite web|title=Bird Week Huge Success!|url=http://tcmuseum.org/museum-news/bird-week-huge-success-2/|website=Turks & Caicos National Museum|accessdate=8 July 2016|date=July 2011}}

Birding in Paradise

A series of guide booklets on bird-watching on the islands that are part of the UK Overseas Territories. They are published by the UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum, working together with local partners.{{cite web|url=http://www.nhbs.com/series/187440/birding-in-paradise |title=Birding in Paradise |publisher=NHBS |accessdate=30 June 2016}} The series so far consists of:

- Turks & Caicos Islands{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/world-location-news/birding-guides-to-extend-turks-and-caicos-islands-visitor-season |title=Birding guides to extend Turks and Caicos Islands visitor season |publisher=gov.uk |accessdate=30 June 2016}}(Grand Turk, Providenciales, Middle & North Caicos, South Caicos, Salt Cay)

- The Caribbean Emerald Isle of Montserrat{{cite web|url=http://www.themontserratreporter.com/22188-2/ |title=Birding in Paradise - launched at Government House |publisher=The Montserrat Reporter Online |accessdate=30 June 2016}}

Progress in implementing the Environment Charters or their equivalent

- Review of performance by 2016 of UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies in implementing the 2001 Environment Charters or their equivalents and moving towards the Aichi Targets and Sustainable Development Goals, 2016{{cite web|url=https://www.iucn.org/sites/dev/files/content/documents/ukotcf_review_of_envchar_and_aichi_rt8_20june2016_1.pdf |title=Europe Overseas Roundtable, 20 June 2016 |publisher=IUCN |accessdate=18 July 2016}}

- Measures of performance by 2009 of UK Overseas Territories (& Crown Dependencies) and UK Government in implementing the 2001 Environment Charters or their equivalents, 2009{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.ky/2009/07/08/update-on-environment-charters/ |title=Update on Environment Charters |author=Lindsey Turnbull |publisher=The Cayman Islands Journal |date=8 July 2009 |accessdate=18 July 2016}}

- Measures of performance by 2007 of UKOTs and UK Government in implementing the 2001 Environment Charters or their equivalents, 2007{{cite web|url=http://www.journal.ky/2009/07/08/update-on-environment-charters/ |author=Lindsey Turnbull |title=Update on Environment Charters |publisher=The Cayman Islands Journal |date=8 July 2009 |accessdate=18 July 2016}}

Review of existing and potential Ramsar sites in UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, 2005{{cite web|url=http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-3511 |title=Review of Ramsar sites in UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies |publisher=JNCC jncc.defra.gov.uk |accessdate=30 June 2016}}

This was a review commissioned by DEFRA in 2003. Prior to the project, 15 Ramsar sites had been designated in the UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies under the Ramsar Convention. As a result of this review, the number of recommended Ramsar sites rose to 76, in addition to the 15 previously designated.

• ARKive
• British Overseas Territories
• Crown dependencies
• Akrotiri and Dhekelia
• Alderney
• Anguilla
• Bailiwick of Guernsey
• Bermuda
• British Antarctic Territory
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• British Virgin Islands
• Cayman Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Gibraltar
• Guernsey
• Isle of Man
• Jersey
• Montserrat
• Pitcairn Islands
• Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
• Sark
• South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
• Turks and Caicos Islands

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• [http://www.ukotcf.org.uk/ UKOTCF] UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum website

Category:Environmental organisations based in the United Kingdom

Category:Dependent territories of the United Kingdom