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Contents of this page:
· General information
· Environmental news
· Institutions
~ International organizations
~ Government
~ Research
~ NGOs
· Environmental law
· Environmental politics & public participation
· Climate change
· Freshwater
· Marine environment
· Forests
· Caves
· Biodiversity
· Regions
Also see:
· An original page on Jamaica & Global Environmental Politics developed by Emma Bartlett in 2017 is still available here.
🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇯🇲
General information
Environmental news
Jamaica Observer → Environment
Institutions
~ International organizations ~
~ Government ~
Jamaica Information Service (JIS)
Overview of the Jamaican governmental structure
Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF)
Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation
Ministry of Health (MOH)
Ministry of Local Government and Community Development
Ministry of Water, Land, Environment, and Climate Change (MWLECC)
National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA)
National Irrigation Commission (NIC)
National Land Agency (NLA)
National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA)
National Water Commission (NWC)
National Works Agency (NWA)
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM)
Ministry of Finance and Planning
Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ)
Water Resources Authority (WRA)
~ Research ~
Caribbean Policy Research Institute (CAPRI)
~ Nongovernmental organizations ~
Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation (C-CAM)
· Serves as an umbrella for environmental NGOs in Jamaica.
Environmental Foundation of Jamaica
Environmental law
Environmental and Planning Laws of Jamaica
Environmental politics & public participation
Caribbean Challenge Initiative (CCI)
National Drought Management Committee
Pilot project on climate resilience (video)
Social, Environmental Factors to Perinatal Mortality
Climate change
· Includes a good environmental overview of Jamaica as a country.
Climate Change Policy Framework
Jamaica Climate Change Data @ Climate Watch
· Comprehensive data on Jamaica's greenhouse gas emissions and climate policies.
Freshwater
Jamaica Water Sector Policy (2016)
Improved technology for water conservation
A National Water Resources Master Plan for Jamaica
Marine environment
Bleaching and Reef Community Change
Caribbean Maritime University
Australian Caribbean Coral Reef Collaboration
· Read about Jamaica’s coral reefs and ocean management.
Jamaica Flood Map: Elevation and Sea Level Rise
· This interactive map visualizes areas in Jamaica that could be affected by flooding due to sea level rise. By
adjusting the elevation settings, users can assess potential flood zones across the island. It's a valuable tool
for understanding the risks posed by climate change, particularly for coastal communities and infrastructure.
Sustainable Financing for Ocean and Coastal Management in Jamaica
· Provides data on Jamaica's marine habitats and their protection status.
Jamaica @ World Sea Temperature
Weather Parameter Trends and Vulnerability to Sea Level Rise in Jamaica
· This ArcGIS StoryMap presents data on weather trends and identifies regions in Jamaica that are vulnerable to
rising sea levels. It combines spatial analysis with narrative content to illustrate the potential impacts of
climate change on the island's environment and population.
Forests
Jamaica Deforestation Dashboard @ Global Forest Watch
· Provides interactive maps and data on Jamaica's forest cover, deforestation rates, and land use changes,
highlighting areas experiencing significant forest loss and offering insights into environmental degradation
and conservation planning in the country.
Deforestation statistics @ Mongabay
Forest Management and Conservation Plan
Caves
Jamaican Caves Organization (JCO)
Biodiversity
4th National Report to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Championing Sustainable Development Goals
Endangered species of Jamaica @ Earth's Endangered Creatures
Regions