Join us, the Hamilton Rotary Club Lunch Meeting 

on May 12, 2026 at the Mariner's club with our guest speaker

Guest Speaker: Geoffrey Smith

Director of the Department of 

Environment & Natural Resources

 

Topics:

Existing Seasonally Protected Marine Areas

Proposed Marine Protected Areas under the Prosperity Programme.

Marine Development Act.

Dr Geoffrey Smith manages the team that administers environmental programs related to marine management, plant protection, promoting agriculture, biodiversity, terrestrial eco-system management, marine heritage and promoting the sustainable use of the Island's natural resources.  He has a background in chemistry, pollution monitoring and environmental processes and previously worked for a UK Defense Research organization.