2nd CARICOM Workshop on Environment Statistics

Report on Inter- Agency Activities

Dates of Inter-Agency Meeting(s): Meetings were held in early 2013 to coincide with preparation for the publication of the 2012 Compendium

Stakeholders/Organizations: The ESO had separate meetings with the Department of Environment and the Department of Environmental Health

On-going informal discussions as part of data collection for 2013 Compendium.

Content of discussion: The ESO outlined– the data that had been provided for the

Compendium of Statistics.– and made enquiries as to what additional data

they had available.

Follow-up meetings were held to clarify data

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Data Obtained for Environment Statistics Department of Environment:

– Cayman Islands Land Coverage Land cover category outlines Protected area: Wetland,

Xerophytic shrubland, Dry forest, Man-modified areas

– Current Marine Parks Percent of Shelf Area Protected

Grand Cayman and Sister Islands – Cayman Brac and Little Cayman

Environmental zone Spawning Aggregation Site Marine Park No Dive Zone Prohibited Scuba Diving Zone Replenishment Zone Wildlife Interaction Zone

Data obtained

– Annual Greenhouse Gas Emissions MT CO2 equivalent for:

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) Methane (CH4)

Nitrous Oxide (N2O)

Perfluorocarbons (PFCs) Sulfur Hexafluoride (SF6)

– Conch Density (per 24 square meters)

Data Obtained … cont’d National Weather Service

– Weather Synopsis Highest daily temperature\Lowest daily temperature Annual average temperature Total precipitation Most rain in 24 hour period

– Average Monthly Temperature– Monthly Total Rainfall– Average Monthly Relative Humidity– Annual Rainfall– Number of days

Rain (a day with at least 0.01 inch), No rain, clear, partly cloudy and cloudy

Data Obtained…cont’d

Department of Environmental Health:– Waste Disposal (tons):

Number of landfills managed Total waste managed at the landfills

– Collection of Solid Waste and Litter Control: Waste collected from commercial and residential (tons) Number of container or grab truck services provided

Data obtained…cont’d

– Waste Reduction and Recycling:

Processing of contaminated used oil (gallons) Processing of uncontaminated used oil (gallons) Processing of recyclable paper products (tons) Processing of recyclable used batteries(tons) Processing of recyclable aluminum products (tons) Processing of other recyclable products (tons) Tons of recyclable collected Processing of Derelict Vehicles

Data obtained…cont’d

– Hazardous Waste and Emergency Management: Number of response to all hazardous material incidents Number of disaster management response Number of inspections and reports of potentially

hazardous sites Shipment of hazardous waste products (gallons) Number of identification of Unknown Chemicals

(containers)

Data obtained…cont’d

Food Safety and Hygiene Surveillance: Food handlers trained Inspections of food establishments Special food condemnation inspections Local meat slaughter inspection Food related complaints investigated Food-borne illness investigations Food recall surveillance

Data obtained…cont’d

– Environmental Health Laboratory Services: Potable water samples Swimming pool samples analyzed Sewage samples analyzed Dialysis water samples analyzed Disinfections samples analyzed Food samples analyzed Special projects samples analyzed Training and Seminars delivered and presented Indoor air quality assessments conducted and reported Noise assessments conducted and reported Used oil samples conducted

Data obtained…cont’d

– Mosquito Densities: As measured by the islandwide network of New Jersey

light traps (average catch per trap)

– Rodent Control: Commercial and institutional properties baited Responses to rodent control requests/complaints De-ratting certificates/inspections

Challenges which were overcome in completing the activities:– Both the Department of Environment and the

Department of Environmental Health are members of the newly established National Statistical Coordination Committee (NSCC).

– They also participated in the first ever Statistics Fair that was held in October 2013.

They were involved in the Planning for the Fair. They also had booths at the Fair.

Review of Statistics, Indicators and Metadata

Overview This is a new area of statistics for the ESO. The work on Environment Statistics is

scheduled as part of NSCC Work Program for fiscal year 2014-15.

The ESO is trying to network with other government ministries and departments that produce relevant environment statistics.

Information on waste disposal, waste reduction and recycling, Hazardous waste, Food Safety and Hygiene Surveillance among other topical issues

The ESO publishes the data or statistics – no indicators

The main sources of data are:– Department of Environment– Department of Environmental Health

Method of data collection

The ESO sends a letter with table templates to each of the departments.

Departments are required to respond within two months.

Data Sources for Environment Statistics Department of Environment:

– Current Marine Parks Percent of Shelf Area Protected (Grand Cayman, Sister Islands – Cayman Brac and Little Cayman)

– Greenhouse Emissions– CI Conch Density

Data Sources … cont’d National Weather Service

– Weather Synopsis Highest daily temperature\Lowest daily temperature Annual average temperature Total precipitation Most rain in 24 hour period Weather Synopsis

– Average Monthly Temperature– Monthly Total Rainfall– Average Monthly Relative Humidity– Annual Rainfall

Data Sources…cont’d Department of Environmental Health

– Waste Disposal– Total Waste Managed at the Landfills– Collection of Solid Waste and Litter Control– Waste Reduction and Recycling– Hazardous Waste and Emergency Management– Food Safety and Hygiene Surveillance– Environmental Health Monitoring Services– Rodent and Mosquito Control

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

45 25 53 24 18

75,528 58,438 49,533 26,965 38,697 137 153 118 141 159

Waste Disposal, 2008 - 2012

Number of landfills managed:Total waste managed at the landfills (tons): Total waste incinerated / managed (tons):

Indicators

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

60,501 30,412 28,449 17,564 22,947

158 124 141 91 90

Collection of Solid Waste and Litter Control, 2008 - 2012

IndicatorsWaste collected from commercial and residential (tons)Number of container or grab truck services provided

Source: Department of Environmental Health

2008

23,947

54,851

21

225

21

21

467

665

Note: Waste Reduction and Recycling only available for year 2008

Processing of recyclable paper products (tons)

Processing of recyclable used batteries (tons)

Processing of recyclable aluminum products (tons)

Management of other recyclable products (tons)

Waste Reduction and Recycling, 2008

IndicatorProcessing of contaminated used oil (gallons)

Processing of uncontaminated used oil (gallons)

Tons of recyclable collected

Processing of Derelict Vehicles

2008 2009 2010 2011 201223 7 54 18 1621 7 53 18 1727 10 56 22 1621 .. 53 .. 1524 7 53 19 15

Source: Department of Environmental Health

Hazardous Waste and Emergency Management, 2008 - 2012

IndicatorNumber of Response to all hazardous material incidentsNumber of disaster management responseNumber of Inspections and reports of potentially hazardous sitesShipment of hazardous waste products (gallons)Number of Identification of Unknown Chemicals (containers)

Recommendations and areas for improvement

One officer was assigned the duties of collecting and compiling environment statistics.

That Officer has received some on-the-job training but needs formal training.

Recommendations…cont’d

The Department of Environmental Health does not have a dedicated staff for compiling data.

Data are presented for budget year (July to June) while, tables are per calendar year so adjustments have to be made to the data.