Press Release: National Trust for the Cayman Islands Carries Cayman’s Heritage Message to Global Sustainable Islands Summit
4th June 2025- The National Trust for the Cayman Islands (NTCI) represented the Cayman Islands at the recent Global Sustainable Islands Summit in St. Kitts and Nevis, delivering a clear message: the protection of historic, cultural, and natural heritage is essential to building a sustainable future.
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Ministry of Education, the Trust was proud to bring Al Ebanks as a youth delegate. Al, a staff member at the Cayman Islands National Museum and a lifetime member of the National Trust, is passionate about preserving Cayman’s heritage and represents the next generation of cultural stewards.
NTCI Environmental Programmes Manager, Catherine Childs, and Al Ebanks spoke at a key side event, “Islands, Cultural Heritage, and Climate Change,” which explored the vital role of heritage in sustainable development for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
“A sustainable Cayman is one where growth doesn’t come at the expense of identity,” Childs said. “Cayman’s natural world is deeply woven into our cultural heritage. By protecting it, we are preserving identity, supporting biodiversity, and strengthening our economy. The National Trust works to ensure that our children inherit not just land and buildings, but meaning and memory.”
Al added that “the Global Sustainable Islands Summit brought together voices from across island territories to reflect on the power of culture and heritage in building sustainable futures. It was a privilege to represent the Cayman Islands and engage in meaningful conversations about how our shared histories can inform collective climate and development action.” To read more, click here.
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