Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness and France’s President Emmanuel Macron have been asked by the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to lead a global political initiative to mobilise climate change financing for developing nations.
Phase one of the ban, which took effect in January 2019 was on the importation, manufacture, distribution and use of specific types of single-use plastic carriers below 25-gallon capacity packaging,
Several private- and public-sector entities are embarking on the planting of trees to support the national reforestation programme, in order to protect the environment.
Fisherfolk, traders and the public at large are being reminded that the ban on the fishing, sale and export of conch which was instituted from March 1, 2019, to January 31, 2020
The Lionfish Pilot Project in Jamaica is led by the University of the West Indies- Discovery Bay Marine Lab (UWI-DBML) and National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA).
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) has taken note of the comments made by the People's National Party (PNP) as it relates to the environmental management of Jamaica and our positioning in the international arena.
To be abundantly clear, the JLP rubbishes the claims put forward and labels them as hypocritical and baseless. Furthermore, the attacks on the Prime Minister while representing the country at COP26 is a vulgar display of partisan political interest over national interest.
Significant strides have been made in the environmental management of the country under the Jamaica Labour Party Administration of the last 6 years. Further, it is this Andrew Holness led government that has given international leadership and technical direction to global issues.
The MOEYI officially launched Youth Month 2021 under the theme 'Evolve' on Monday. This comes after a commemorative church service held on Sunday.
Every year in November, National Youth Month is observed. It seeks to celebrate the youth through a variety of month-long activities aimed at recognizing, engaging, and empowering Jamaican youth.
This is done with the assistance of key stakeholders from the corporate and public sectors and is coordinated by the Youth and Adolescents Policy Division.
Below is a list of just some environmental policies the GOJ is to implement.
1. THE NEXT CITY: Jamaica’s Next (Third) City will provide a sustainable, carbon neutral and climate resilient environment that utilizes SMART technologies, as well as international best practices.
Estimate:
US $360 Million for detailed planning and initial/start up implementation
Location:
To be finalised upon completion of Phase 1 Assessments in early 2020.
Objectives:
1. To create a safe, alternative space for the populace in the event of wide-scale breakdown in infrastructure and services due to the impacts of climate change. 2. To develop a robust economic base that is resilient to external shocks.