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Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26), at Jamaica House.
Principal Director of the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Evan Thompson, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, today (April 26), at Jamaica House.

Rainfall Rebounded in March, but Drought Still On

There was a slight rebound in Jamaica’s rainfall levels for the month of March, but the country continues to face a meteorological drought. “Rainfall was not as bad as it could have been, and so, we take comfort in [that]...
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel (right), during the launch ceremony of the Coral Carib project at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (April 25). Looking on is General Manager, Alligator Head Foundation, Nickie Myers.
Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), greets German Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Jan Hendrik van Thiel (right), during the launch ceremony of the Coral Carib project at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (April 25). Looking on is General Manager, Alligator Head Foundation, Nickie Myers.

Jamaica to Benefit from Six-Year Project to Protect Coral Reefs
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses a press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew, on March 3.

Additional $100 Million for Drought Response
(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).
(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 31).

$230 Million for Project to Bolster Resilience to Climate Change
Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Petteri Taalas, addresses the second day of the hybrid staging of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 7. The Conference is being held from February 6 to 9.
Secretary General of the World Meteorological Organization, Professor Petteri Taalas, addresses the second day of the hybrid staging of the WMO Regional Conference (Regional Association IV), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on February 7. The Conference is being held from February 6 to 9.

WMO Commits to Improving Early Warning Services in Region

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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (second left), listens a point being made by Jamaica College student, Raheem Hall (left). Looking on (from left) are The Queen’s High School student, Tiffany Johnson; Chair, non-governmental organisation (NGO) Acorn, Milton Samuda and The Queen’s High School student, Devonae Irving. The event was the Acorn Climate Summit 2022 held on Monday (October 24) at The Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel, Kingston.
Climate Change

Gov’t to Push Access to Adaptation Financing at COP 27

Unlocking financing for adaptation to the impacts of climate change will be among the topics that the Government of Jamaica will be placing at the forefront of discussions at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27). The event will be held from November 6 to 18 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. COP 27 facilitates the meeting of countries...
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Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, speaks at the signing of a grant agreement between Jamaica and the USTDA at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel, St. James, on September 7.
Climate Change

USTDA Grant to Help Mitigate Effects of Climate Change

Director, United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), Enoh T. Ebong, says a technical assistance grant awarded to Jamaica will help mitigate the effects of climate change. Ms. Ebong, who spoke at the signing ceremony for the USTDA’s Emergency Communication Network Technical Assistance Programme, at the Hilton Rose Hall, St. James, on September 7, said that “now more than ever”...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), plant a tree at the Amity Hall Agro Park in St. Catherine, on August 31. It was the official launch of a multiagency partnership to plant 6,000 trees, in commemoration of Jamaica’s 60th Anniversary of Independence. Others pictured are (from left) Chief Executive Officer and Conservator of Forests, Ainsley A. Henry; Board member of the Agro Investment Corporation, Errol Green; Orville Palmer, and two children of a farmer in the area.
AgricultureClimate Change

Initiative by AIC to Plant 6000 Trees

To strengthen agriculture and build the country’s resilience to climate change effects, the Agro-Investment Corporation (AIC) is facilitating a multiagency partnership to plant 6,000 trees The trees to be planted will include fruit, ornamental and timber, and the exercise will be carried out across the Agro Parks and Production Zones.   Additional trees will be planted at the Ebony Park and...
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Senior Technical Officer with Responsibility for Mitigation, Climate Change Division, Omar Alcock (right); Principal Director, Bureau of Gender Affairs, Sharon Coburn-Robinson (second right); Programme Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Climate Change Division, Schmoi McLean (second left) and Regional Manager, Caribbean Country Programme Division, Green Climate Fund (GCF), Orville Grey, peruse Jamaica’s Gender and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (GCCSAP) which was officially launched during a gender and climate change symposium at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on July 22.
Climate ChangeEconomic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentGender Affairs

Jamaica Develops Gender and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan

Jamaica now has a Gender and Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (GCCSAP). The Plan’s development was guided by a national gender and climate change assessment, which provided an overview of the policy and institutional contexts for gender-responsive climate action. The assessment also facilitated an analysis of the practical gender and climate change linkages in Jamaica and recommendations for action....
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Climate ChangeFinance & Public Service

New Funding Facility From The IMF To Support Climate Change

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has created a new instrument, the Resilience and Sustainability Trust (RST) facility, for low- and middle-income member countries, including Caribbean states. This will provide funding support to undertake structural engagements that address climate change vulnerabilities. Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, who made the announcement on Friday (June 17), said the facility was endorsed by the IMF’s...
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Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.
Climate ChangeEnvironment

Jamaica Strengthens Climate Action

Jamaica has updated its Climate Change and Emissions Policy frameworks to effectively respond to climate change impacts and support transformative action to ensure environmentally sound management of emissions. The revised frameworks, which define Jamaica’s goals, strategies and key activities/measures for implementation, were approved by Cabinet as Green Papers in February 2021. Since then, the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job...
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