LUC CLERVEAUX APPOINTED AS THE NEW DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES

#TurksandCaicos, November 1, 2023 –  The Turks and Caicos Islands Government proudly announces the appointment of Mr. Luc Clerveaux as the new Director of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR). Mr. Clerveaux’s remarkable career in environmental stewardship and coastal resource management has earned him this prestigious position.

Luc Clerveaux’s journey in environmental stewardship and coastal resource management began with humble roots as a student at the Calvary Christian School, Iris Stubbs Primary, and later as a graduate of the Marjorie Basden High School in South Caicos. He went on to earn his Associate Degree in Business Studies from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College. Driven by a passion for environmental conservation, Mr. Clerveaux attained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology and Conservation from the University of Reading in 2012. His educational journey continued with a Master of Science Degree in Coastal and Marine Resource Management from the University of Portsmouth in 2016. Committed to continuous learning, he has also participated in several professional development courses and gained additional certifications in various aspects of environmental management.

With an impressive dedication to public service since 2005, Luc Clerveaux first joined the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources as an Environmental Officer. Over the years, he has passionately devoted himself to various projects in Biodiversity Preservation, Fisheries, and protected areas across the Turks and Caicos Islands, serving in various capacities. In 2017, he was appointed as an Assistant Director of DECR, and in 2020, he assumed the role of Deputy Director.

Luc Clerveaux, reflecting on his appointment, stated:

“Protecting our natural resources is not just a job for me; it is a lifelong commitment. I am humbled and grateful for the opportunity to lead the Department of Environment and Coastal Resources, and I am committed to working with our dedicated team and stakeholders to ensure a sustainable and vibrant future for our unique ecosystems.”

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, Her Excellency Anya Williams, congratulated Mr. Luc Clerveaux on his appointment as the new Director of Environment and Coastal Resources:

“Congratulations are extended to Mr. Luc Clerveaux on his appointment as the new Director of Environment and Coastal Resources (DECR). Mr. Clerveaux has dedicated over 18 years of service to the DECR, having worked his way up from the post of Environmental Officer to Assistant Director, Deputy Director, and now to the post of Director. He is highly trained and possesses both the educational, professional background, passion, and skill to take on this new role, where we know he will do exceptionally well.

Congratulations on your well-deserved promotion, Luc!”