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Sustainable Ecosystem Management to Support Agroforestry, Agrotourism and Community Development in Vulnerable Communities in Portland and St. Thomas

There is widespread clearing of trees which removes important carbon sinks. In addition slash and burn practices are increasing the level of greenhouse gases released. This is contributing to local impacts such as reduced drought tolerance of lands. The area is being impacted by climate change effects such as higher temperatures, drought, flooding, and hurricanes. All of these have greater impact on vulnerable groups such as the young and elderly. The project seeks to improve sustainable management of resources to support the contribution of agro-forestry and agro-tourism to income
generation and community development in four buffer communities of the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Parks and provide training in organic farming principles.

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Project Snapshot

Grantee:

JAMAICA ORGANIC AGRICULTURE MOVEMENT

Country:

Jamaica

Area Of Work:

Biodiversity
Biodiversity
Biodiversity

Operational Phase:

OP5 (Extended Period)

Grant Amount:

US$ 87,917.00

Co-Financing Cash:

US$ 22,160.00

Co-Financing in-Kind:

US$ 66,256.00

Project Number:

JAM/SGP/OP5/Y6/STAR/BD/2017/01

Start Date:

12/2017

End Date:

8/2021

Status:

Satisfactorily Completed

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Project Characteristics and Results

Inovative Financial Mechanisms

An important aspect of the project is the collection and storage of data on the survival of tress, soil parameters and organic matter content. Community members will be interviewed as the project progresses to assess their thoughts on the project; these will inform the implementation and document project information which will be disseminated at the JOAM organic conference to held in 2018. Communities will also participate in the annual Denbigh Agricultural show where project activities will be shared with participant across Jamaica.

Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment

The project goals and objectives will be communicated through community meetings, monthly meeting of the CDC and information will be shared publicly with church groups, schools and youth clubs in the surrounding communities. Key partners such as the JCDT, RADA and the SDC through their participation on the advisory committee and from providing training will also report on the project via their website and in their publications.

Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples

The project is being implemented in the buffer communities of the Blue Mountains National Park a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Three of the communities involved in the project are Maroon communities and the Moore Town Maroon Council is part of the project management group. The community groups are united by their common Maroon Heritage which was significant to its designation.

Notable Community Participation

The project seeks to make an impact on vulnerable groups such as the youth and elderly by creating a variety of project activities (bamboo craft, composting, agro-processing and organic farming). Youths have been designated leaders of the Compositing Site and the Youth Leader is part of the project committee.

Gender Focus

The project takes into consideration existing gender roles in the community and will provide opportunities for equal participation of both sexes in project activities in which they have an interest. During the planning phase project activities were submitted by various groups - farming predominantly favorable to the males; agro-processing and nursery management will be spearheaded by the females and composting by the youths. This does not prevent participation by any gender in the other project activities.

Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods

The project will provide a range of income generating opportunities to a wide cross section of the community, including men, women and youth. it will improve management of waste by constructing a composting facility which will utilize organic waste. This will provide nutrients for farms using organic practices which sequester carbon and mitigate climate change. Fruits will be used in the agro-processing facility and the by products will be sold to visitors to the Maroon trails.

Capacity - Building Component

The widespread clearing of tress which removes important carbon sinks and burning which increases the level of greenhouse gases have contributed to local impacts such as reduced drought tolerance of lands and climate change effects such as flooding, higher temperatures, longer drought periods and hurricanes. Training will be provided by RADA extension officers, JOAM will provide guidance on organic farming techniques such as terracing, use of renewable materials (bamboo), planting living barriers, mulching and the use of cover crop to ensure nutrient retention.

Policy Impact

not applicable

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Indicators

Biophysical

Number of globally significant species protected by project 120

Biophysical

Hectares of globally significant biodiversity area protected or sustainably managed by project 46

Biophysical

Number of innovations or new technologies developed / applied 2

Empowerment

Number of women participated / involved in SGP project 20

Biophysical

Hectares of land sustainably managed by project 46

Livehood

Number of individuals (gender diaggregated) who have benefited* from SGP project 115

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