Show Notes
Some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world can be found within the Overseas Territories. With that beauty though, comes a responsibility, a responsibility to care for it and protect it.
Bermuda is one of those places where work has been carried out supported by the UK Government's Conflict Stability and Security Fund. Administered by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, the project supports and shares expertise across the whole Red Ensign Group area.
In the latest Red Ensign Group podcast, we have brought together two of those in Bermuda who are responsible for that work, along with the CSSF programme officer who has worked alongside them.
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