Jamaica s Mangrove Ecosystem Strengthened by GEF-Funded Project
Jamaica s mangrove ecosystem is being strengthened over a four-year project funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Jamaica Mangroves Plus Project, implemented by the Forestry Department and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), aims to promote biodiversity and sustainable management of wetland forest habitats. Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Department, Ainsley Henry, described the project as groundbreaking and highlighted the important role mangroves play in preserving the health of Jamaica s coastlines. The project will focus on restoring, protecting, and rehabilitating wetland forests by implementing policy changes, raising awareness, creating maps, and designating protected areas. Project Manager, Nicolene Whitely, stressed the urgency of the project and its goal of conserving a minimum of 60% of government-owned forested wetlands by 2062. The project is expected to benefit both direct and indirect beneficiaries and is co-financed by the Caribbean Coastal Area Management Foundation, National Fisheries Authority, and The Nature Conservancy.
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.
