Membership of British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies in international organisations explained

There are fourteen British Overseas Territories, and three Crown dependencies which are under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom but not part of the United Kingdom itself. Some of these territories have gained membership of international intergovernmental organisations and sports federations. Notably Anguilla, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands and Montserrat are associate members of UNESCO; Bermuda, British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands are members of the International Olympic Committee; and Bermuda is a member of the International Paralympic Committee.

Anguilla

Anguilla is a member of:^[1]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Caribbean Community (associate)
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (associate)
• UNESCO (associate)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (associate)
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• World Athletics (NACAC)

Bermuda

Bermuda is a member of:^[2]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Caribbean Community (associate)
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (associate)
• Universal Postal Union
• World Customs Organization

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• International Cricket Council
• International Olympic Committee
• International Paralympic Committee
• World Athletics (NACAC)
• World Rugby

British Indian Ocean Territory

The British Indian Ocean Territory is a member of:^[3]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Universal Postal Union

British Virgin Islands

See also: Foreign relations of the British Virgin Islands. The British Virgin Islands are a member of:^[4]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Association of Caribbean States
• Caribbean Community (associate member)
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
• UNESCO (associate member)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (associate)
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• International Olympic Committee
• World Athletics (NACAC)
• World Rugby (associate)

Cayman Islands

The Cayman Islands are a member of:^[5]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Caribbean Community (associate)
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• UNESCO (associate)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• International Cricket Council
• International Olympic Committee
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• World Athletics (NACAC)
• World Rugby

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are a member of:^[6]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• International Cricket Council

Jersey

Jersey is a member of:^[7]

Intergovernmental organisations

• British-Irish Council
• British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation

Gibraltar

Gibraltar is a member of:^[8]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (UEFA)
• International Cricket Council
• World Athletics (European Athletic Association)

Guernsey

Guernsey is a member of:^[9]

Intergovernmental organisations

• British-Irish Council
• British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation

Isle of Man

The Isle of Man is a member of:^[10]

Intergovernmental organisations

• British-Irish Council
• British–Irish Parliamentary Assembly
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation

Montserrat

Montserrat is a member of:^[11]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Caribbean Community (associate)
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
• UNESCO (associate)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (associate)
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• World Athletics (NACAC)

Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands are a member of:^[12]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Pacific Community
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• Universal Postal Union

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha is a member of:^[13]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• International Cricket Council

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands

The South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands are a member of:^[14]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Universal Postal Union

Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia

The Sovereign Base Areas of Akrotiri and Dhekelia are a member of:^{[15] [16]}

Intergovernmental organisations

• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council

Turks and Caicos Islands

The Turks and Caicos Islands are a member of:^[17]

Intergovernmental organisations

• Caribbean Community (associate)
• Caribbean Development Bank
• Commonwealth Parliamentary Association
• Interpol (sub-bureau)
• UK–Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council
• United Kingdom Overseas Territories Association
• United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (associate)
• Universal Postal Union

International sports federations

• Commonwealth Games Federation
• FIFA (CONCACAF)
• International Cricket Council
• Rugby Americas North
• World Athletics (NACAC)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Anguilla. April 11, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
2. Web site: Bermuda. April 10, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
3. Web site: British Indian Ocean Territory. April 10, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
4. Web site: British Virgin Islands - International organization participation. CIA World Factbook. 18 May 2014.
5. Web site: Cayman Islands. April 12, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
6. Web site: Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). April 17, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
7. Web site: Jersey. April 16, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
8. Web site: Gibraltar. April 16, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
9. Web site: Guernsey. April 16, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
10. Web site: Isle of Man. April 15, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
11. Web site: Montserrat. April 17, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
12. Web site: Pitcairn Islands. April 18, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
13. Web site: Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. April 18, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
14. Web site: South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands. April 9, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
15. Web site: Akrotiri. April 16, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
16. Web site: Dhekelia. April 15, 2024. Central Intelligence Agency. CIA.gov.
17. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/turks-and-caicos-islands/#government