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JNCC – UK Overseas Territories Report 6. Model development to assess the vulnerability of the Cayman Islands to storm surge and inland flooding and the role of natural capital in mitigating the impacts – Phase 2 2025

Abstract

The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of the outcomes from improvements to inland and coastal models which are used to quantify flood extents under extreme weather events and understand how flood protection is changed under different hypothetical scenarios for the state of natural capital on the islands. These results have been used to update the assessment of the value of the flood protection service provided by the Islands’ natural capital assets. This report identifies nature-based flood mitigation solutions, locations where they could be implemented, and a series of short-term environmental indicators to support disaster resilience. Finally, analytical tools have been developed to enable and assist staff in the Government of the Cayman Islands to undertake analysis and assessments in the future alongside capacity building activities.

This information will be used by the Cayman Islands Government in developing plans, policies and procedures which increase resilience to natural disasters and enhance on-island capability in preparing for and recovering from the impact of storm events.

This resource may not be fully accessible for all users. If you need a copy in a different or more accessible format, please contact Communications@jncc.gov.uk.

Resource type Publication

Topic category Environment

Reference date 2025·07·01

Citation
Carter, C., England, G., Fawcett, C, Hurt, F., Park, J., Pinder, S. & Thurston, N. 2025. Model development to assess the vulnerability of the Cayman Islands to storm surge and inland flooding and the role of natural capital in mitigating the impacts – Phase 2. UK Overseas Territories Report Series 6, JNCC, Peterborough, ISSN 2753-6270.

Lineage
This work is funded with UK aid from the UK Government through the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF).

Responsible organisation
Communications, JNCC owner

Limitations on public access No limitations

Use constraints Available under the Open Government Licence 3.0

Metadata date 2025·07·24

Metadata point of contact
Communications, JNCC

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