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Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, makes his 2026/27 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

Gov’t to Establish River and Cays Management Authorities Under NEPA

The Government plans to establish a River Management Authority and a Cays Management Authority within the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). This was announced by Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during his contribution to...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers his contribution to the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (April 28).

Five New Protected Areas to Be Declared by March 2027

Former illegal dump site after the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) Earth Day cleanup activities were completed in Hoist Brissett, Hanover, on Wednesday, April 22.

Major Cleanup Project in Hoist Brissett, Hanover

Director/Principal of the HEART College of Construction Services, O'Neil James, outlines the Trust's expanded training and certification programme in refrigerant recovery, recycling, and reclamation during a recent JIS 'Think Tank'.

HEART/NSTA Trust Expands Training At RRR&R Centres to Safely Manage Refrigerants

Manager of the National Ozone Unit and National Ozone Officer at the National Environment and Planning Agency, Vivian Blake, speaks on Jamaica’s progress in phasing out ozone-depleting substances and advancing refrigerant recovery and recycling initiatives, during a JIS 'Think Tank' on Tuesday, April 21.

Jamaica Making Significant Strides to Help Protect Ozone Layer

Volunteers from the Sandals Foundation, Jamaica Fire Brigade and the Forestry Department share a moment after participating in a tree-planting exercise at the Bogue II Forest Reserve in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on April 17, under the national Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement and Landscape Framework (RE‑LEAF) Programme.

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Forestry Department and Sandals Foundation Advance Reforestation Push Under RE-LEAF Initiative

A major reforestation push, aimed at restoring hurricane-impacted landscapes and strengthening climate resilience, is being intensified under the national Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) Programme, with approximately 300,000 seedlings targeted for planting this year. The initiative, led by the Forestry Department in partnership with the Sandals Foundation, was advanced through a tree planting exercise at the Bogue II...

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, delivers remarks during a Press Conference at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (March 30).

4 weeks ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentOffice of the Prime Minister

Greenhouses Must Become a Central Part of Jamaica’s Approach to Agriculture – Sweeney

Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney, has indicated that the establishment of greenhouses or sheltered infrastructure at scale is one of the outcomes that will be pursued under the US$50-million Project ADAPT. JSIF is the main implementing agency for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, which aims to enhance climate resilience of vulnerable farmers and...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a Press Conference at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (March 30).

4 weeks ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentYouth

700,000 Farmers to Benefit from GCF Project Adapt Over Five Years

Approximately 700,000 farmers across six central parishes are set to benefit from a US$50-million Green Climate Fund (GCF) project, which aims to enhance climate resilience of vulnerable farmers over the next five years. The project, titled ‘ADAPT Jamaica: Enhancing climate change resilience of vulnerable smallholders in Central Jamaica’, was approved on Friday (March 27). It represents the first ever single-country...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (centre), participates in a panel discussion during the Sygnus Business at Breakfast event held at the company

1 month ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWater

Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant to Go to Market in Three Months – Minister Samuda

In another three months, the Government will go to market for the divestment of the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine, says Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda. The aim is to double the plant’s 75,000 cubic metres per day capacity to 150,000 cubic metres per day to manage increased wastewater flows from the Kingston...

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre, stooping), is joined by Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right, stooping), and State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert (left, stooping), as they plant a tree at the Lowe River Forest Reserve in Trelawny, following the launch of the Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) initiative on Wednesday (March 25).

1 month ago Environment

Jamaica Embarks on RE-LEAF Initiative to Restore Forests

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, joined volunteers on Wednesday (March 25) in planting more than 1,000 seedlings as Jamaica officially launched the Reforestation, Ecological Enhancement and Landscape Framework (RE-LEAF) initiative. This major national reforestation project seeks to restore forests damaged by Hurricane Melissa while strengthening the country’s environmental resilience. Addressing the official launch at Lowe River Primary...

National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Leonard Francis (left); Principal of Titchfield High School in Port Antonio, Richard Thompson (centre), and Island Car Rentals CEO, Ryan Parkes, view a display mounted during the National Schools Environmental Clubs Student Workshop hosted by NEPA at the school on March 6.

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NEPA Launches Competition to Inspire Jamaica’s Young Environmental Leaders

High-school students across Jamaica are poised to benefit from exciting opportunities through the upcoming Junior CEO Competition, to be launched by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA). The competition is part of NEPA’s broader strategy to engage young people in environmental protection and promote sustainable development. The initiative, scheduled to begin this year, was announced by NEPA Chief Executive...

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers a Ministerial Briefing during the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston. His address was presented on March 18.

1 month ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentForeign AffairsWater

Jamaica Set to Ratify SPAW Protocol Soon

The Government anticipates ratifying the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Protocol of the Cartagena Convention within the next three months. This was disclosed by Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, during a Ministerial Briefing at the Diplomatic Days 2026 high-level engagement, held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade offices in downtown Kingston...