Jamaica s Mangrove Ecosystem Strengthened by GEF-Funded Project
Jamaica’s mangrove ecosystem is being strengthened by a 4-year GEF-funded project. Implemented by the Forestry Department and FAO, it aims to promote biodiversity and sustainable management of wetland forests. The project will focus on restoring and protecting wetland forests, implementing policy changes, and creating protected areas. Its goal is to conserve 60% of government-owned forested wetlands by 2062. Co-financed by other organizations, it will benefit both direct and indirect beneficiaries.
An Investigation into Destruction of Mangroves in TS Chanakya: Environmentalists Demand Action
An investigation has begun into the destruction of 150 mangroves in TS Chanakya wetlands, Navi Mumbai. Police filed an FIR under environmental protection laws. An inspection confirmed the damage, prompting an internal probe. A private developer, leasing part of the land, claims ignorance due to ongoing litigation. Environmentalists urge authorities to address the ecosystem damage. FIR filing is a crucial step in finding those responsible.
