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1 Turks and Caicos Islands Green Economy Online Questionnaire Results
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Turks and Caicos Islands Green Economy
Online Questionnaire Results
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Contents
1 Which of the following best describes your current area of work? ............................................... 4
2 If you work what type of organisation do you work in? .................................................................. 5
3 What is your gender?.............................................................................................................................. 5
4 What is your age? ................................................................................................................................... 6
5 Which of the following best describes your status on the island? ................................................. 6
6 How long have you lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands ............................................................... 7
7 Thinking about the natural environment of the TCI, what three things do you value most
now, that you want future generations to be able to see or do? ................................................ 7
8 To what extent do you think that the natural environment influences the following aspects
of life on the TCI ..................................................................................................................................... 14
9 To what extent do you agree that he following natural support systems are important for
human and environmental wellbeing on the TCI? ......................................................................... 19
10 A number of TCI organisations (government and non-government) work to look after the
environment. What progress have they made so far? .................................................................. 29
11 How well do you think protection of the natural environment is embedded into the thinking
of the following sectors? ...................................................................................................................... 33
12 To what extent do you agree with the following statements? .................................................... 40
13 What are your top 3 priorities to green the economy of the TCI to ensure the environment
stays healthy over the long term? ...................................................................................................... 43
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1 Which of the following best describes your current area of work?
5
2 If you work what type of organisation do you work in?
3 What is your gender?
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4 What is your age?
5 Which of the following best describes your status on the island?
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6 How long have you lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands
7 Thinking about the natural environment of the TCI, what three
things do you value most now, that you want future generations to
be able to see or do?
Numbers in the right hand column indicate whether people provided this as their first, second or
third answer.
Marine
The ocean
ocean 1
Ocean 1
Ocean 1
Ocean 1
Our ocean/reef 1
a clean ocean 2
Clean ocean 2
Clean ocean 2
Clean ocean 2
The ocean 1
overall living marine environment 3
Crystal clear seas and coastal beauty
clean water and ocean 1
crystal clear ocean 1
Pristine waters 1
crystal clear ocean waters 3
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Quality and clarity of the ocean 1
enjoy our beautiful waters, both above and below 1
Water clarity 1
coastal beauty 1
the beaches and turquoise waters 1
enjoy & value the open sea, beach freedom, water colours 1
Unspoilt marine and coastal environment
Clean and pristine oceans and marine life 1
Unspoiled marine environment. 1
Enjoying clean and healthy maritime and marine environment 1
Pristine and Clean Beaches 1
Pristine beaches 1
Swim in pristine waters 2
Coral Reef
Coral Reef 1
Coral Reef 1
Coral Reefs 1
coral reefs 1
Coral Reefs 1
Coral reefs 1
Coral Reefs 1
Coral reefs 1
Coral reefs 1
Coral Reefs 1
coral reefs 1
Coral Reefs 1
Coral reefs 1
Coral Reefs 1
Coral reef system 1
Coral reefs- national parks 1
coral reefs 3
reef 1
reef system 1
Reefs 1
Healthy reefs 1
Healthy coral
Reef preservation 1
Quality and health of our reefs 2
Aquatic life on those reefs 2
coral 2
Coral reefs 2
Reef condition 2
Reef preservation 2
the reefs 2
the reefs 1
Coral reefs 3
the ocean with its coral reefs to enjoy 3
save our coral reefs 1
Healthy Coral Reefs 1
The coral reefs 1
The reefs 2
Marine life
ocean life and all that is in it 1
marine ecosystems 1
Sealife & coral 1
The abundant sea life 1
The aquatic realm 1
the ocean and its inhabitants 1
turtles 1
sustainable management of marine resources 1
Marine life 2
marine life 2
Marine megafauna 2
marine organisms 2
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Ocean Life 2
ocean wildlife 2
Sealife 2
Seeing the healthy fish/marine life. 2
Turtles 2
Turtle 3
Marine Diversity 3
fish 3
Marine Life 3
The underwater world 1
The abundant sea life 1
abundance of fish 2
abundant sea life 3
Mangroves and creeks
Mangroves 2
Mangroves 2
Mangroves 2
Mangroves 3
Mangroves and creek environment 3
Our creeks 2
Mangroves 2
Coastal scrub forest/mangrove wetland complexes 3
Free dolphins and wildlife
Making the most of natural attractions - NO Dolphin Cove 1
non captive wildlife 1
no to dolphinariums 1
For TCI to support and rehabilitate dolphins; to maintain beautiful by nature role 1
Free sealife 1
Free marine life in its natural habitat 2
Free dolphins in the ocean/sea life 2
Stopping the Dolphinarium - Destroying TCI's reputation 2
the freedom of the dolphins 2
Wild marine animals - none in captivity 2
NO CAPTIVE DOLPHINS 1
See healthy, free animals in their natural environment 3
Sea Turtles 2
Beach and sea recreation
Beaches
Spending time on beaches. 3
Clean and unspoilt/undeveloped beaches 1
clean beach 1
Seashore 1
Beaches 1
beach 1
The beach 1
Pristine and Clean Beaches 1
Our beaches 1
beaches 1
Beaches 1
Beaches and national parks, etc 1
Enjoy the beautiful beaches 2
relax on our clean beaches 2
Beaches 2
Visit unspoiled beaches 2
Beaches 2
Beach 2
Beaches 2
Beaches 2
beaches 2
Beaching 2
sandy stretches of white sand beaches 2
Uncrowded Beaches 2
unspoiled beaches 2
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Pristine beaches 3
Beach 3
Beach purity 3
beaches not crowded and over developed 3
the beach and water 3
The beaches 3
unspoiled protected beaches 3
Clean Beaches 1
The beach 3
Walk clean beaches 1
clean water and beaches 1
Clean water and beaches 1
Beaches 1
unspoiled protected beaches 3
Beautiful Beaches 1
Beaches 1
Enjoying the beach and sea
More and better access to the beaches. Its our coastline and we want easy & better
access to it.
1
access to the ocean 1
Going to the beach 1
Beach / water recreation 1
Enjoying clean beaches with few people 2
Scuba and snorkelling
scuba 1
Scuba Dive Healthy Reefs 1
enjoy our beautiful waters, both above and below 1
Experiencing the lush coral reef. 1
Experience our beautiful, healthy dive sites 2
Snorkeling and enjoying viewing the sea life 2
Snorkeling 3
Scuba diving and snorkeling on healthy reefs 1
Water sports 2
Fishing and sea food
Fishing
fishing 2
Fishing 2
Fishing 1
Fishery 2
fisheries 3
fisheries 2
Fishing 2
Sustainable fishing
Sustainable fisheries 2
Enough fisheries stocks for all 3
Fish and other sea related industry 1
Thriving conch farm 2
protect our fisheries from other countries & overfishing 2
Fish and shell fish
Conch 2
eating fresh seafood 3
Lobster 1
fish 3
Large pelagic fish including sharks 2
Shelling
shelling 2
Healthy Environment
Natural beauty
Natural beauty 3
Natural beauty 3
Enjoy natural beauty and wildlife 3
The beautiful untouched nature 2
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Natural Beauty 1
Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the TCI 1
The wild areas 1
National Parks
Beaches and national parks, etc 1
Coral reefs- national parks 1
National Parks 2
more areas protected or protected 3
Unspoiled sea and landscapes
Unspoiled landscapes (marine, wetland and terrestrial) 1
Pristine environments (e.g. reefs, mangroves, forests) 1
Open space with intact natural habitat 1
natural vegetation 2
the wilderness and undeveloped places 2
unique hot spots of vegetation 2
undeveloped coastal areas 3
Escape from noise pollution, dust, and scarred landscape 3
Country 2
Dive in waters unharmed by development . 3
See fish plentiful and coral alive and healthy 2
Natural landscape and seascape 2
the least degraded 2
Valued places and habitats
Leave East Caicos alone 3
small cays 3
Islands 3
land 2
crown land 3
Wetlands 2
Clayton 1
Thomas 3
Beauty of Grace Bay 3
Uninhabited cays teeming with life 2
Places to hike and walk
Hike along the cliffs and beaches for long distances uninterrupted by many resorts etc. 1
be able to walk any where with clean land and air 2
Hiking 3
Taking walks 3
the vast uninhabited land masses to explore and enjoy 1
Geology
geology 3
Wildlife
flamingo 2
Bird watching as the bird population grows. 2
Endemic species of flora and fauna 2
Wildlife 1
the potcakes, the donkeys, flamingos, grouper, lobster and whales - down with the lion
fish
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Wildlife 3
Wildlife 3
Enjoy the sounds of nature 3
Enjoying the natural wildlife 3
Flora & Fauna 3
flora and fauna 3
Birds 3
Our flora and fauna, wrecks and caves, and historical walls in the bushes 2
stability of natural habitat 3
the precious eco systems flora and fauna 3
Lush tropical plants 3
vegetation 3
Trees 3
Wild life 2
Excellent marine habitats and wildlife 1
Wild dolphins, whales, and beautiful coral reefs 3
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Plant life
Native Plants 2
Native Plants 2
Plant life 3
Indigenous vegetation 3
the diversified plant life 2
Clean air
Clean Air 1
Breath clean air / reduce carbon footprint! 1
Clean air 2
Air 3
Clean air 3
Clean air 3
Clean Air 3
Clean air 2
Breathing clean air 3
Clean air 2
clean air 3
Clean water
Clean water 2
Lack pollution
Keeping sea and land clean and free of litter and pollution 2
Superlative coastal water quality 2
pollution free land 3
lack of pollution 2
Lack of pollution 3
Lack of litter
Litter free streets 2
The clean roads 2
Clean Roads 2
Free from plastic bags 3
Not overcome with garbage/trash 3
the cleanest 3
Waste recycled and managed
Controlled waste disposal 3
Recycling 3
Recycling 3
Clean Island 3
Built environment
Low rise, sensitive building character
Current Height Restriction on Buildings should be maintained 1
Environmentally responsible, low density, high standard tourist developments 2
evaluate the house house plans to see if it fits in town appearance . 2
deal with the shankey towns 3
low density building 3
low density development 3
Low impact buildings - no high rises 3
No high rise buildings 3
protect our natural environment with good building codes 3
low density, low rise developments 2
NO High Rise chain hotels. 2
low density living environment !!! 3
Low Density / Naturally vegetated areas 3
Parks for children to play
more parks for children 3
Heritage preserved
Properly preserved historical buildings 3
Old town 3
Heritage and culture 2
heritage preserved 3
National heritage - historical sites 3
Be aware of our cultural heritage 2
Transport
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The ease of transportation 3
travel to all the islands in the country 3
People and domesticated animals
People
People 1
Low crime and safety 2
community 3
Be free of crime 3
Domesticated animals
Donkeys 3
animals 2
Our donkeys 3
the potcakes, the donkeys, flamingos, grouper, lobster and whales - down with the lion
fish
3
Getting permits
much easier process for people who have lived and worked on island to get permit 2
Sustainable living
Changed attitudes towards the environment
Become conscientious progressive environmental thinkers 3
self-sufficient living for all residents 2
Respect and kindness for all wildlife above and below the sea 3
work-study programs to prepare people for self-sufficiency 3
Live side by side with the wild donkeys, rock iguanas etc that seem to be under threat
currently.
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Green Island 3
Respect for the Island's Beautiful By Nature past. 3
See the island as natural and special not a 'miny Miami' with 12/15 story hotels etc. 1
Wade's Green (The "Forrest ecosystem" 1
appreciate the quiet, simplicity, culture of family islands 2
Ecotourism
Vibrant ecotourism 3
Farming
Farming 2
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8 To what extent do you think that the natural environment
influences the following aspects of life on the TCI
Education and training Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
5.66% 27.36% 24.53% 7.55% 33.02% 1.89%
Public behaviour and
attitudes Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
7.55% 24.53% 27.36% 13.21% 26.42% 0.94%
0.00%
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40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
0.00%
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20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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Culture and heritage Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
1.92% 15.38% 13.46% 20.19% 48.08% 0.96%
Livelihood, work and
business Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
2.91% 6.80% 14.56% 14.56% 58.25% 2.91%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
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40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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Tourism Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
0.94% 1.89% 2.83% 7.55% 83.96% 2.83%
Leisure and recreation Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
1.90% 2.86% 2.86% 13.33% 76.19% 2.86%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
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70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
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100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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Planning and development Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
9.43% 27.36% 17.92% 11.32% 32.08% 1.89%
Sustaining communities Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
9.52% 17.14% 20.95% 10.48% 40.95% 0.95%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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Food and water availability Not at all Only a little Some Much A lot N/A
5.66% 15.09% 18.87% 17.92% 41.51% 0.94%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Only alittle
Some Much A lot N/A
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9 To what extent do you agree that he following natural support
systems are important for human and environmental wellbeing on
the TCI?
Clean unpolluted air Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 12.00% 86.00%
Clean fresh water
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.00% 0.00% 1.00% 11.00% 87.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Clean sea Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 0.00% 0.00% 5.94% 93.07%
Healthy soil Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 0.99% 8.91% 16.83% 72.28%
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
10.00%
20.00%
30.00%
40.00%
50.00%
60.00%
70.00%
80.00%
90.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Interconnected natural
habitats Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.02% 0.00% 2.04% 20.41% 76.53%
Diverse and plentiful wildlife
on land and sea
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 0.00% 2.97% 12.87% 83.17%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Climate regulation Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
2.00% 4.00% 8.00% 27.00% 59.00%
Flood Regulation
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 2.97% 5.94% 22.77% 67.33%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Disease regulation Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.00% 1.00% 3.00% 22.00% 73.00%
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
Water purification 0.99% 0.00% 7.92% 17.82% 73.27%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Food from the land Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 4.95% 11.88% 26.73% 55.45%
Food from the sea
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.00% 0.00% 5.00% 21.00% 73.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Aggregates for building Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
6.12% 8.16% 27.55% 23.47% 34.69%
Fibre, fuel and wood
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
6.93% 11.88% 29.70% 22.77% 28.71%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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A place for recreation and
enjoyment Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
2.00% 1.00% 1.00% 23.00% 73.00%
A place for inspiration,
peace and tranquillity Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 0.99% 0.99% 23.76% 73.27%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Educational and learning
opportunities Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
0.99% 0.00% 3.96% 24.75% 70.30%
Cultural activities
Strongly Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
1.00% 0.00% 7.00% 29.00% 63.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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A place for business and
industry Strongly
Disagree – Disagree
Neither Disagree
Nor Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
3.96% 3.96% 9.90% 31.68% 50.50%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Strongly Disagree –
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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10 A number of TCI organisations (government and non-government)
work to look after the environment. What progress have they
made so far?
They understand how the
TCI natural environment
works
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
8.33% 59.38% 19.79% 7.29% 5.21%
They understand
environmental constraints
and opportunities
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
17.71% 55.21% 14.58% 9.38% 3.13%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
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They have the skills to
manage the natural
environment well
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
31.25% 45.83% 14.58% 7.29% 1.04%
They have enough
resources (skilled staff,
time and money) to
manage the natural
environment well
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
61.46% 31.25% 7.29% 0.00% 0.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
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They are able to influence
and advise other sectors
on environmental good
practice
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
43.16% 48.42% 5.26% 2.11% 1.05%
They carry out research
and science to understand
the natural environment
better
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
20.00% 54.74% 16.84% 6.32% 2.11%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
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They have good data, to
inform management
decisions
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
25.81% 53.76% 11.83% 5.38% 3.23%
They monitor the
environment and assess
change
No progress yet
Some progress
Reasonable progress
Good progress
Excellent progress
26.88% 52.69% 17.20% 2.15% 1.08%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
No progressyet
Someprogress
Reasonableprogress
Goodprogress
Excellentprogress
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11 How well do you think protection of the natural environment is
embedded into the thinking of the following sectors?
Business, finances and
administration Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
40.86% 36.56% 18.28% 4.30% 0.00%
Commerce and retail Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
44.68% 32.98% 17.02% 4.26% 1.06%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
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Construction and
development Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
37.23% 38.30% 19.15% 4.26% 1.06%
Utilities Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
50.00% 28.72% 14.89% 5.32% 1.06%
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Transport and travel Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
41.76% 37.36% 8.79% 9.89% 2.20%
Extraction and mining Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
69.32% 21.59% 4.55% 3.41% 1.14%
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Social and health care Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
41.76% 29.67% 18.68% 6.59% 3.30%
Education and training Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
13.33% 46.67% 31.11% 6.67% 2.22%
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Arts and media Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
7.61% 29.35% 40.22% 15.22% 7.61%
Tourism Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
4.26% 12.77% 36.17% 34.04% 12.77%
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Recreation Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
4.30% 23.66% 33.33% 30.11% 8.60%
Farming Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
14.29% 29.67% 39.56% 9.89% 6.59%
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Fishing Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
15.22% 30.43% 32.61% 13.04% 8.70%
Environmental
management Not at all Slightly Somewhat Mostly Completely
12.09% 30.77% 27.47% 15.38% 14.29%
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12 To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
The TCI has good
planning laws and
policies that work for
people, business and
the environment
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor
Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
30.21% 36.46% 25.00% 8.33% 0.00%
The TCI has good
environmental laws and
policies that look after
the environment over
the long term
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor
Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
39.36% 38.30% 12.77% 9.57% 0.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
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StronglyDisagree
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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StronglyDisagree
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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Relevant laws are
implemented well Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor
Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
60.87% 25.00% 13.04% 1.09% 0.00%
The government takes
an integrated approach
to managing and using
the environment
Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor
Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
55.79% 29.47% 12.63% 2.11% 0.00%
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Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
0.00%
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StronglyDisagree
Disagree NeitherDisagree
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The TCI has a ‘Green’
economy Strongly Disagree Disagree
Neither Disagree Nor
Agree Agree Strongly
Agree
56.25% 29.17% 11.46% 3.13% 0.00%
0.00%
20.00%
40.00%
60.00%
80.00%
100.00%
StronglyDisagree
Disagree NeitherDisagree
Nor Agree
Agree StronglyAgree
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13 What are your top 3 priorities to green the economy of the TCI to
ensure the environment stays healthy over the long term?
Marine, energy, waste, development, transport
Marine
Protect and look after the marine environment
Stop harming the marine environment 1
protect the oceans 1
Protect the sea life 1
Look after the beaches and the ocean - protect the national parks - no
dredging in sensitive areas
1
Protection of reefs 1
Conservation of reefs and seafood stocks 2
sea life protection (stop exploitation, adhere to CITES and other international
protection regulations)
1
sustainability and protectionism 2
Good management of protected marine areas and reefs
create a marine biosphere reserve 1
MPA Management 2
protect the reef and enforce marine park properly 2
Protection and maintenance of coral reefs and parks 2
coral management 2
Keep and protect preservation areas 2
Healthy reefs – no dredging and control non-native species
Healthy Reefs = good tourism 1
No dredging 2
more progressive eradication/control of the lionfish and scavola 3
Stop dredging! 2
controlling dredging of cuts, channels and sand 2
Sustainable fisheries
Fishery management 1
Sustainability of fisheries 1
Protection of marine life by being kept out of captivity and protecting species by
monitoring and limiting fishing practices.
2
Regulation of fishing 2
stricter laws for taking out of the ocean- conch, lobster, turtles, sharks 1
seasons set for conching, and longer season for lobster 2
enhance exhausted conch stocks - primary food for ecosystem 2
marine resource management 2
Sustainable management and diversification of fisheries 2
protection of fishing and the sea - ban all exports, ban all fishing operations not
locally owned/operated
2
Equitable enforcement
That the government enforces laws already in place to protect the reef, ie; no
longer overlooking certain groups and individuals fishing in protected areas.
3
no more good old boy system letting the locals do what they want. 3
No captive animals
Protection of marine life by being kept out of captivity and protecting species by
monitoring and limiting fishing practices.
2
Stop the Dolphinarium 2
no dolfinariums 3
NO captive animals 1 Healthy beaches and clean water
Maintaining the health of the coast and beaches 2
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Keep the surrounding waters clean 1
Renewable Energy
Renewable /alternative energy
Re useable energy 1
renewable energy 1
Renewable Energy 1
Alternative power 1
Renewable energy sources 2
Alternative power 2
Renewable power 3
Alternative power sources 3
power production to become more green 1
Alternative Power 1
Greener energy 1
Move from fossil fuel energy generation 1
The usage of renewable energy 1
Increase use of Renewable Energy 2
Investment in energy efficiency/renewable energy 3
Solar, wind, geothermal, hydro
Solar Power/Wind Power 1
Switching to renewable energy (solar, wind, hydro) 1
green energy - solar and wind 1
Implement solar and wind power 1
Wind Turbine power 2
Utilize Green Power, i.e. solar power, wind power, wave energy 2
Solar / wind power 3
solar and possibly geothermal.... 3
Solar Energy
Solar and wind 1
solar energy 1
Solar energy 1
solar power 1
solar power 1
Solar power 1
solar power 1
solar 2
Encourage solar power 2
Solar Power 1
solar power 1
Invest more in solar power and make it more affordable 3
Energy
Sustainable and clean energy creation 1
energy 1
Energy 2
energy 2
Clean energy 3
Sustainable renewable energy availability 1
Affordable natural power, solar, etc. 1
Demonstrating and incentivising green energy
enforce the use of solar power, emission control - smaller cars, 1
All government offices should be solar powdered and we should encourage /
give incentives to residents/companies that use alternative green energy
2
make available solar hot water & eco-efficient refers & freezers 3
Improved energy distribution
Much improved energy distribution, generation and storage 2
Shrink carbon footprint
shrink carbon footprint. 3
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Waste and Pollution
Pollution
pollution 1
Reducing pollution in sea and air from chemicals, emissions etc 3
Stop pollution and littering 2
Keep the surrounding waters clean 1
protect the air 3
Better waste management
Better waste management/recycling programs 1
Proper waste management 1
Proper waste management 1
Safe and sanitary landfill 1
Advanced waste disposal system 2
proper waste management 2
effective and safe disposal of waste...stop dumping in the ocean and the land 2
waste controls to protect land and ocean 2
waste disposal 3
Improved waste management and environmental law enforcement 3
Keep the Blue Hills DUMP Clean(er) 3
reduction of waste (plastic bags, styrofoam, plastic bottles) 2
Waste (sewer) 2
Garbage 3
Recycling
recycling 1
More Recycling 1
Use less waste/ recycle wnat you can 1
recycle garbage 2
Recycleing 2
Recycling 2
Recycle and reuse 3
Recycling 3
recycle 3
Start recycling. 3
Recycling with financial incentives to do so 3
Recycling 2
Recycling 2
Mandatory recycling 2
Change behaviour - education about picking up litter
Convince people to stop throwing garbage on the ground. This is the dirtiest
country I have ever seen.
1
Education about the reduction of waste and litter on land and in the sea,
especially single use plastics.
1
littering pick up 1
Regular trash pick up / re-education about disposal 2
trash removal 2
Education about litter and waste products 3
Education! educating about littering and how important our reefs/mangroves
are to the islands future both in health and torisum
2
Reduce garbage being delivered to the landfill 2
educate Belongers re responsible disposal of rubbish incl. plastic bottles, glass
etc.
3
Litter
Prevention of Littering 2
garbage 2
Less garbage creates better image and cleaner land/soil 2
Roadside and residential litter 2
Reduce litter 3
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Less roadside trash 3
penalties for littering enforced (large litter included - abandoning cars etc) 3
Plastic bags
ban single use bags 2
more efforts for recycling/ban plastic bags 2
Out lawing single use grocery bags/enforcing litter laws. 3
Get rid of plastic carrier bags for shopping 1
Development planning
Better planning
A National Physical Development Plan based on sustainability 2
Planned development 2
planning enforcement 3
Development planning: Clustered development, elimination of urban sprawl 1
Improved planning and building control 1
Better planning 2
National Development Plan 3
planning regulations 1
The TCIG must identify a long term plan for the TCI as a whole, and identify what
priority should be placed upon the environment
3
Sustainable development
sustainable development 1
sustainable development plans with environment as priority 3
Implementing sustainable 'green' development 2
More restrictions on development, prioritising environmental sustainability over
short-term economic gain.
3
Encourage residents to build "green" homes 2
Low density building with Eco friendly products 1
slow and controlled development of all sectors, no large projects 1
Responsible development
Responsible development 3
careful, thoughtfull control of tourist development / attractions 3
Control construction and development 1
Height restrictions
Do not change the Height Restrictions 1
do NOT overbuild - no multi storey developments 3
Protect beaches and undeveloped areas from development
Protect our beaches and land from certain types of developments 3
Erosion protection....i.e. limited building on beaches 2
stop the complete clearance of land for construction sites,,....preserve as many
natural trees on the site as possible
1
Leave East Caicos Alone 3
Protect ocean/coasts from damage and water run-off 1
Regulate and police construction
Strongly police construction and dredging 2
Transport and utilities
Less and more environmentally friendly cars
Less cars 2
Environment friendly cars 3
Utilities
utilities 1
Water 1
Farming
farming 3
Less Deforestation with increase in Agriculture 1
Farming 3
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serious encouragement of local agriculture - hyydroponic, modern, and
traditional
3
Managing the natural environment (for marine see above)
Managing the natural environment
DEMA well-resourced and effective
More and better trained DEMA staff 1
provide funding to DEMA to carry out its mission 1
Allocation of resources to enforce laws 2
DEMA should be directly involved in the application process for all developments 1
Monitoring
Establish better monitoring programs to generate baseline data that can be
used to inform manage decisions
1
Fisheries Capacity Monitoring 3
Funding
Sustainable funding for conservation 1
Marine habitats: see marine above
Managing habitats
Environmental Management - Terrestrial and Marine 3
protect the land 2
more attention to building and protecting habitats 3
stop cutting down trees and importing trees 3
maintenance of the ecosystems 3
Protection of key habitats for endemic flora and fauna 3
resource protection 3
Water and air
Watershed management plans for all MPAs 3
protect the air 3
Governance, regulation and education
Governance
Changed governance models
provide OPEN hearings on all projects affecting Environment 2
Government 3
POLITICS AND ECOLOGY 3
The Departent of Tourism must identify a model for TCIs tourism industry, for the
purposes of future planning
2
Application of policy to be equitable and for sustainability
actually caring rather than lip service 3
Removal of monopolies and integration of non corporate thinkers into shared
manifesto on renewable energy sources, planning practices and environment
preservation and improvement
3
That the government enforces laws already in place to protect the reef, ie; no
longer overlooking certain groups and individuals fishing in protected areas.
3
More restrictions on development, prioritising environmental sustainability over
short-term economic gain.
3
Stakeholder engagement
involve the community in our programs to help educate, and team up with
DEMA as a partner
2
More environmental education and outreach on a nation-wide scale. More
community engagement is needed in all sectors.
2
People helping 2
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The creation/strengthening of stakeholder institutions like fisher POs 3
attend workshops on environmental issues locally to help further educate our
team
3
More education and local population involvement 3
An integrated approach accepted agreed by all in the country (Policy makers,
developers, residents)
2
Better regulation
Enforce and implement laws and regulations
Actually enforce laws with the national park 1
Binding and enforced environmental laws 2
Enforce existing laws equilaterally 2
better policing of operators and implementation of Law to protect the
environment
3
Implementation of rules for all, including the richest 3
enforce the existing laws equally while improving them 3
promote a clean environment and actually punish rule breakers 3
No take zones properly enforced 1
More rules and regulations
More rules and regulations 2
Governmental policy efforts 2
where laws are lacking improve them 3
Write, pass and implement laws with real bite, to protect the environment 3
Laws and policies 1
Sustainable revenue and tourism
Sustainable source of revenue for islanders 3
Eco-friendly tourism 2
Sustainable management of high-end tourism development 1
Maintaining low density beachfont resorts 2
LIMIT growth of tourism at a sustainable level 3
Education
Education
Education 1
education 1
Education 1
Education 1
keep offering educational programs and ones that are 'green' 1
education 2
Education 2
Good education about sustainable practice 2
Teach people that the mistreatment of animals (both marine and terrestrial) is
morally wrong.
2
education 3
Education 3
Get the word out (more) about what a unique and amazing natural wonderland
we have here
3
Education, education, education, education. You can never over-educate for
this cause
3
Education to ensure awareness of relevance of environmental awareness 3
Shifting socio-cultural awareness through education, training, and media. 3
Educate public on keeping the environment clean 3
Education 3
Education of people on the real need 3
Education 2
EDUCATION 1
Consistent research and education on the environmental impacts of
development and operation of our tourism industry and other industries
3
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Education young children
Educate young children about environmental responsibilty 1
Education from a very young age 2
Education of future generations to look after the environment 3
Educate children in public schools, primary through high school, on the
importance of protecting their environment.
3
Education about litter and waste ( see waste above)
Educate all ages and parts of society
Educate yourself and the public 1
Education of every generation 1
educate Belongers re responsible disposal of rubbish incl. plastic bottles, glass
etc.
3
Education of both chidren and adults 2
Educate kids and taxi drivers bat the importance of the environment 2
Green education taught in every school and media 3
