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.
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.