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Chief Executive Officer, Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), Nicole Adamson (left), is in conversation with Resident Representative, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi Country Office in Jamaica, Dr. Kishan Khoday following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the entities at Liguanea Club in New Kingston on Thursday (March 19).

EFJ, UNDP Partner to Scale Up Climate Financing for CSOs

Local civil society organisations (CSOs) are to benefit from increased access to climate funding under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The five-year agreement was signed on...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, addresses a Ministerial Briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade in Kingston on Wednesday (March 18). The briefing is one of several activities happening during Diplomatic Week 2026.

Jamaica Bids to Host Our Ocean Conference

Titchfield High School students place their pledge during a National Schools Environmental Clubs Student Workshop hosted by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), at the school in Port Antonio on March 6.

NEPA Inspiring Youth to Become Environmental Champions

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, speaks during a recent post-Cabinet press briefing.

Increase in Environmental Protection Levy Brings It in Line with Regional Averages

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers the keynote address at the national youth dialogue on food security held at the University of the West Indies' Mona campus in St. Andrew on Friday (Feb. 27). The event was held under the Organization of American States (OAS) Youth Partnership Programme.

Gov’t Building Out Irrigation Infrastructure to Bolster Climate Resilience, Food Security

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, converses with REALTORS® Association of Jamaica President, Gabrielle Gilpin-Hudson (left), and Head of Sales and Distribution at the Bank of Nova Scotia, Yvette Anderson . The occasion was the Leaders in Real Estate Breakfast held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (February 26). The event was hosted by the Association under the theme: ‘Strengthening Partnerships for a More Efficient, Transparent, and Sustainable Real Estate Sector’.

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Gov’t To Divest Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant

The Government will go to market this year to divest the Soapberry Wastewater Treatment Plant in St. Catherine. Under the divestment arrangement, the plant’s capacity will be doubled and its operations upgraded from secondary to tertiary treatment. This move is expected to deliver significant benefits for both the economy and the environment. “Marine biologists will tell you— and they speak...

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers remarks as REALTORS® Association of Jamaica President, Gabrielle Gilpin‑Hudson, listens attentively. The occasion was the REALTORS® Association’s Leaders in Real Estate Breakfast, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (February 26).

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Gov’t Investments to Deliver Water Resilience for Kingston and St. Andrew

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, on Thursday (February 26), announced that Kingston and St. Andrew are expected to achieve water resilience and drought resistance within 18 months. He explained that this will be realised through a series of Government-led investments currently underway. These include the construction of a plant in Content, St. Catherine, which is...

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, delivers remarks at the Leaders in Real Estate Breakfast held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (February 26). The leadership breakfast was hosted by REALTORS® Association of Jamaica under the theme

2 months ago Climate ChangeEnvironmentWater

J-SRAT Being Utilised to Build Resilience

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, announced that the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT), is being utilised to evaluate climate risks within potential investment areas. The tool utilises data-driven insights to pinpoint critical infrastructure at risk, providing a roadmap for the strategic allocation of public and private investment. Minister Samuda noted that J-SRAT is being...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, gives remarks during mangrove clean-up activities in Parottee, St. Elizabeth on Monday (February 2).

3 months ago Environment

Damaged Wetlands in Parottee Being Restored

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government has commenced targeted clean-up and restoration of hurricane-damaged wetlands in the Parottee community, in St. Elizabeth, as part of activities marking World Wetlands Day on Monday (February 2). The exercise involves the removal of debris and bulk waste from mangrove areas to restore hydrological flow, strengthen coastal...

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) received a donation of hurricane relief items from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Caribbean to support protected-area workers and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. The handover took place on January 27 at BL Williams International Limited, Newport West, Kingston. Participating in the handover (from left) are Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Environmental Management and Sustainability Division, NEPA, Anthony McKenzie; Botanist, Natural History Museum of Jamaica, Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Keron Campbell; Safety and Security Coordinator, Para la Naturaleza, Manuel Mercado Martin; Community Development Officer, Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, Claudine Townsend; Conservation Science Officer, Jamaica Conservation and Development Trust (JCDT), Shane Brown; and Director, Planning, Projects, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Division, NEPA, Ainsworth Carroll.

3 months ago Environment

PHOTO: NEPA Receives Donation of Hurricane Relief Items

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) received a donation of hurricane relief items from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Caribbean to support protected-area workers and their families who have been affected by Hurricane Melissa. The handover took place on January 27 at BL Williams International Limited, Newport West, Kingston. Participating in the handover (from left) are...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), and Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis, participate in a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Protection of Wetlands Linked to Long-Term Development Goals

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the protection of wetlands is critical to achieving the country’s long-term development goals under Vision 2030. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Minister Samuda explained that wetlands play a direct role in advancing several of Jamaica’s national outcomes under Vision 2030, including climate resilience, sustainable livelihoods, water security...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (left), speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank. With the Minister is Manager of the Ecosystems Management Branch at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Monique Curtis.

3 months ago Environment

Environment Minister Says Community Involvement Critical for Protection of Wetlands

As Jamaica joins the global community to celebrate World Wetlands Day, today (February 2), Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says community involvement is critical to the protection and restoration of the country’s wetlands. Speaking at a recent JIS Think Tank, Minister Samuda stressed that Government agencies alone cannot manage or restore wetlands at the scale...