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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.

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...

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).

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

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

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

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's Belmont Road office in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 25). Listening (from left) are Chief Executive Officer, Sygnus Capital Puerto Rico, James Connor; and Chief Executive Officer, SunTerra Energy Limited, Emanuel DaRosa.

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

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).

Jamaica Embarks on RE-LEAF Initiative to Restore Forests

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.

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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...

Lecturer at the University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr Adrienne Williams, addresses a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS)

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Researcher Urges Action to Cut Emissions in Jamaica

A noted researcher is urging targeted interventions to curb emissions in Jamaica’s urban centres, backed by continuous monitoring and expanded studies in collaboration with the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Without these measures, air-pollution levels risk remaining persistently above recommended standards. The call follows a new study on air quality in Jamaica’s...

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), greets Meteorological Technician at the Meteorological Service of Jamaica, Lerone Lynch, during a stop at the agency’s display booth at the World Water Day Exposition 2026 held on Friday (March 20), at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus in St. Andrew.

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$15 Billion Water Sector Investments This Year – Minister Samuda

Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, says the Government is investing more than $15 billion into the water sector this year to address longstanding infrastructure issues. He said that improvement works will be carried out across water, sewage treatment and irrigation. He noted that the investment by Government aims to achieve water resilience through a series...

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).

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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 Thursday (March 19) at the conclusion of the EFJ’s 29th annual general meeting held at Liguanea Club in New Kingston....

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.

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Jamaica Bids to Host Our Ocean Conference

Minister of Water, Environment, and Climate Change, Hon. Matthew Samuda, has announced that Jamaica is submitting a bid to host the Our Ocean Conference in Montego Bay, St. James, next year. The annual Conference convenes governments, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), the private sector and the academic community to identify action-based solutions and make tangible commitments to address key ocean issues such...

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.

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NEPA Inspiring Youth to Become Environmental Champions

The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is continuing its efforts to inspire young Jamaicans to become champions for the environment, through its National School Environmental Club Programme (NSECP). As part of the initiative, NEPA recently staged a workshop at Titchfield High School in Port Antonio on March 6, aimed at establishing and strengthening environmental clubs in schools. Six high...