There are 140 projects that match your search.
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2020
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41,400.00
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OP5 (Extended Period)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP5/STAR/BD/2020/01 - recoded |
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The Negril Environmental Protection Area (EPA) is a unique protected area which is composed of the Negril Hills, Fish River Hills, Negril Great Morass and the Negril Marine Park. It has an estimated population of 215,893 individuals with and ( ... )
ted fishing and farming population of 3,000. The Negril EPA supports several ecosystems functions and provides habitat to both endemic and endangered species in Jamaica. Environmental issues like the denudation of forests, soil erosion, draining of the Negril Great Morass, nutrient overload and forest fires has been having negative impacts on the natural resources and communities? livelihoods.
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2020
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71,050.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/LD/2020/03 |
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The Springdale and surrounding communities, with a population of some 800 residents is predominantly an agriculture-based with over 100 farmers - 69% males and 31% females. The community has been plagued with poor farming practices like improper ( ... )
learing, soil husbandry to name a few. These poor practices have negatively impacted the forest cover and availability of water in the Rio Cobre watershed. Traditional agricultural systems and knowledge sharing methods have degraded over the years with limited opportunity for young farmers to learn the necessary skills for climate smart agriculture. Farmer knowledge on the importance of
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Jamaica
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Community Based Adaptation
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2019
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47,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/AusAID/2019/10 |
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Climate change impacts are particularly felt by vulnerable groups such as youth, women, children and persons with disabilities (PWD?s). Jamaica?s Disaster Response system has limited provision for PWD?s (estimated at 10 per cent of the population) ( ... )
ore leaving them extremely vulnerability to death, injury and abandonment during disasters. Additionally, their needs are mostly unmet re climate adaptation.
The needs of Persons with Disabilities and other vulnerable groups are not adequately reflected in Jamaica?s planning and resilience framework for climate change. The project seeks to improve the participation of the blind and visually
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Jamaica
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Community Based Adaptation
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2019
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30,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/AusAID/2019/11 |
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It is recognized that while much information exists on climate change and including reports (State of the Jamaican Climate 2012, 2017), very little has been customized to meet the needs of the disabled community. Through customized training and ( ... )
lly formatted products, including audio-visual material for the disabled and brailed for the visually challenged, it will enhance knowledge and build capacity of local people and vulnerable groups. These groups will thus be empowered to take effect actions to cope with adverse impact of climate change. This project seeks to develop a number of key knowledge products and offer training on climate
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
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2019
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50,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/LD/2019/01 |
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The project seeks to combat deforestation through the planting of trees (lumber/fruit) that will bring about more rainfall and a greener environment, ensure sustainable utilization of forest resources by expanding beekeeping activities which will ( ... )
the need for chalk coal production and
increase economic activity which will lead to increase employment to include women and youth.
The project will plant and monitor approximately 2,000 seedlings (fruit and lumber) on 10 hectares of land in the targeted communities anchored by the Dolphin head Mountain. For sustainability the co-operative will try to reduce the bee mortality rate, support
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Jamaica
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International Waters
International Waters
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2019
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149,450.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/CORE/IW/2019/02 |
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Like many other countries, Jamaica?s efforts to manage coastal ecosystems have had extremely limited success. The primarily top-down management structures and some key laws which are practically unenforceable, have been ineffective in preserving the ( ... )
environment. While
communities are practically powerless to stop large scale impacts on marine resources, they can reduce stressors that are within their control to preserve their livelihoods. In Jamaica, it is fishers and persons who earn from tourism who are faced with this challenge. It now takes a fisher seven times more effort (as calculated in time, fuel and related costs) to catch the
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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100,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/CORE/CC/2019/01 |
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Like most rural areas in Jamaica, in Princess Field community, most residents do not have access to
affordable energy and are faced with high electricity costs. The energy used by households and small and micro businesses in the community is all ( ... )
fuel based. Furthermore, the lack of livelihood alternatives yields a bleak picture for the future of its residents, especially the youths and women.
This variety of fuels used to generate electricity all have some impact on the environment and tandard of living among the residents. To achieve sustainable management, efficient use of environmental resources and socio-economic objectives that
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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65,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/YCC/2019/02 |
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Albion Heights in St Thomas is a rural community that is developing and becoming more populated over time. Despite this, the area is still without electricity supply from the Jamaica Public Service (JPS), has limited water supply from the National ( ... )
Commission (NWC) and has only recently started receiving waste management services from the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA). These limited resources significantly impact the vulnerable groups within the community, including but not limited to the elderly and many female-led households. It also impacts the ability of the community to develop further.
Albion Heights in St
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Jamaica
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International Waters
International Waters
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2019
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50,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/CORE/IW/2019/01 |
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Sandy Cay is a sandy bank of approximately 1hectare,
once served as a buffer against storm surges for the
Bloody Bay area. During expedition divers have
unearthed evidence that the seabed is currently covered in
garbage, most of which includes ( ... )
c, resulting in
Coral death. This led to an imbalance in the marine
ecosystem and is proving to be unhealthy for marine life
to thrive, especially fish stock including the Parrot fish
which is crucial to the preservation of the coral reef.
Additionally, fisher folk are dependent on a healthy fish
stock for their livelihoods. The Negril EPA has a
population of 11,000 including some 200
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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65,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/YCC/2019/03 |
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The environmental problem which this project seeks to address is that of carbon emissions which are specifically linked to climate change. Carbon dioxide is one of the main greenhouse gases which contributes to the greenhouse effect. The reduction ( ... )
bon emissions is one of the most effective ways to reverse the adverse impacts which this human-induced phenomenon has had on the lives and livelihoods of all human beings.
The community of Rocky Point, Clarendon where this project will be implemented is quite familiar with the impacts of climate change on life as they know it. Over the last decade, this fishing community has witnessed the
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2019
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70,000.00
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OP6 - Y5 (Jul 19-Jun 20)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y5/CORE/YCC/2019/01 |
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Jamaica is experiencing the effects of climate variability as it becomes increasingly more difficult to predict rainy seasons versus periods of drought. Crop failures and rising food prices becomes a threat to the 17.1% of the population, that is, ( ... )
s living below the poverty line (World Bank, 2016). Of significance also is rural poverty which was recorded at 20.5% in 2016 (JIS, 2018), while 25% of Jamaican youth were reported to be living below the poverty line (The Gleaner, 2018). Climatic events will severely affect persons living in poverty leading to food insecurity and nutritional deprivations that can have lifelong impacts. In
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2018
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5,000.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y3/CORE/LD/2017/01 |
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The community of Douglas Castle is prone to several natural hazards especially flooding, droughts and
hurricane/tropical storms which are now being exaggerated by climate change. The community is listed
as one of the most vulnerable communities to ( ... )
g in the Parish of St. Ann by the Office of Disaster
Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). Erosion of top soil has also occurred throughout the community. The project seeks to reduce the community?s vulnerability to several hazards through
early warning mechanism, while contributing to the achievement of Vision 2030 Jamaica Goals#
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Jamaica
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CapDev
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2018
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3,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: JAM/AusAID/2017/09 |
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This project aims to assist 20 farmers in the community of Southfield build resilience and reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change induced drought. This community is located in the drier Southern region of St. Elizabeth where rainfall ( ... )
able and low. Rainfall data provided by the Jamaica Meteorological Service for the period 1995 to 2015 indicates that the average monthly rainfall ranged from 48 mm (January) to 208 mm (October) and annual from 73.04 mm (2014) to 196.57 mm (2005). As is typical of the Caribbean region the rainfall is also very variable being influenced by global phenomenon such as El Nino. There are two rainy
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2018
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150,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/BD/2018/01 |
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Jamaica, a small island within the Caribbean, with its unique bio-geography has developed flora and fauna with a great level of biodiversity. In fact, several of the island?s species are endemic and of great conservation significance. Biodiversity ( ... )
is under a wide variety of threats, such as human persecution (illegal trafficking and hunting), loss of habitat through human development and agriculture and of course climate change.
The endemic Jamaica Iguana (Cyclura collei) is one such species which came very close to extinction but through concerted efforts from local and overseas conservation partners has managed to combat the effects
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2018
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118,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/BD/2018/04 |
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Sawyers is located in the Cockpit Country. The community comprises three major districts, Sawyers Proper, Blagrove Drive and Mahogany Hall these will be the targeted communities under this project. The community has an estimated population of nine ( ... )
d and fifty-eight (958) persons. 58.6%of the household are headed by females. Farming is the main source of income of the community, 82%of the household heads are engaged in this practice. Social Development Commission (SDC) community profile, 2015.
The community of Sawyers is in danger of losing most of its natural vegetative cover due to the lack of knowledge and capacity of some resident
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2018
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93,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/CC/2018/05 |
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The climate of Jamaica and the larger Caribbean region has been changing and will continue to change. The already hot and dry conditions have become drier and warmer, exceeding optimal conditions for many species. Sea level rise and increased storm ( ... )
have led to beach erosion and mangrove loss, and intense warming events have resulted in coral bleaching, reducing populations of marine wildlife. These impacts are projected to continue, with likely intensification of the trends in some variables. However, without human intervention many ecosystems that are replete with biodiversity, will not be able to adapt quickly to human-induced climate
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2018
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150,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/BD/2018/02 |
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A significant portion of the populace of St. Ann and St. Mary gain employment in the hotel and tourism sector; however, wages are usually low and the turnover rate high. Others try to eke out a living by become involved in the craft trade; however, ( ... )
there are more sellers than buyers. There are many itinerant vendors along the streets of the towns. These vendors peddle all sorts of items, including food items and some can be very aggressive at times. There are also beggars along the streets, at plazas and intersections. Some of these beggars are healthy, strong individuals who should be gainfully employed. Notwithstanding these professional
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Jamaica
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Climate Change Mitigation
Climate Change Mitigation
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2018
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150,000.00
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OP6 -Y4 (Jul 18 - Jun 19)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y4/STAR/CC/2018/03 |
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The Clarendon Local Sustainable Development Plan (CLSDP) notes that climate change impacts the local water sector. With climate change the impact of drought will be exacerbated. The issues created by drought have ripple effect on all sectors. ( ... )
y, the agricultural sector, food security, the economic and educational sector are severely hampered. The plan further notes that Clarendon is one of the driest parish in Jamaica. The increase in the frequency of intense rains will increase in the amount of dirt and debris in surface water sources. The parish?s increasing population and heavy reliance on agriculture, coupled with unsustainable
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Jamaica
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Biodiversity
Biodiversity
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2017
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43,000.00
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OP6 - Y3 (Jul17 - Jun 18)
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Project Number: JAM/IWEco/2017/01 |
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Portland Ridge in the Portland Bight Protected area, is one of the most important areas in the Caribbean for range restricted endemic biodiversity. It supports 12 IUCN red-listed species including 3 reptiles, 1 bat, 1 frog and 5 plants among many ( ... )
species that are very rare. These species depend on the dry forest for their habitat. Yet the dry forests are among the most threatened ecosystems in Jamaica, the Caribbean and Central America. C-CAM?s Portland Ridge Biodiversity Action Plan 2013-2017 identified the main threats to the forests of the area as hurricane damage and fire, charcoal burning, timber harvest, harvest of thatch, feral
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Jamaica
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Land Degradation
Land Degradation
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2017
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100,000.00
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OP6 - Y2 (Jul 16-Jun 17)
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Project Number: JAM/SGP/OP6/Y2/CORE/LD/2017/02 |
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The Blue and John Crow Mountains was inscribed on the World Heritage List in July, 2015 and is Jamaica?s only World Heritage Site and the only one in the Caribbean inscribed for both cultural and natural heritage. The management of the area requires ( ... )
nvolvement of the Windward Maroon communities, linkage of cultural and natural heritage preservation and management and ensuring careful approaches to proposed use of sustainable tourism for income generation. If the problems are not addressed, the rich natural and cultural heritage will be seriously degraded and the values for which the site was inscribed will be at risk of loss. This will
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