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Initiatives are interventions that can take the form of laws, guidelines, incentives, among others, which are often reflected in allocations of public and private resources.

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Climate adaptation project in Jamaica financed by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) with FAO support

A project approved by the Green Climate Fund (GCF) for USD 50 million to strengthen the climate resilience of Jamaica's agricultural sector, with technical support from the FAO. The initiative aims to...

Implementation- Ongoing

Next Generation Sweet Potato Production in the Caribbean (NextGenSP)

A regional project focused on the conservation and sustainable use of sweet potato plant genetic resources across Jamaica, Saint Lucia, and Antigua & Barbuda. Key pillars include: expanding farmer acc...

Implementation- Ongoing

The EU releases close to €1 million in funding in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

In response to the impact of Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean, the EU has released €850,000 in humanitarian aid to address the most urgent needs of affected populations. The response includes providin...

Implementation- Ongoing

Canada contributes more than $1.2 million in response to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

Canada is supporting the Caribbean with more than $1 million in humanitarian assistance funding in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl. Of the funds, $500,000 will go to the World Fo...

Implementation- Ongoing

USAID announces $4.5 million in humanitarian assistance for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl

In response to Hurricane Beryl, the United States, through USAID, will provide $4.5 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support response efforts. In Jamaica, $2.5 million will be allocated...

Implementation- Ongoing

CAF donates $800,000 to five Caribbean countries to mitigate the effects of Hurricane Beryl

The Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean announced the immediate delivery of donations for humanitarian aid and emergency assistance to affected communities in the Caribbean countries....

Implementation- Ongoing

The UN mobilizes 4 million dollars to respond to Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean

The United Nations has made available $4 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to launch humanitarian operations in Grenada, Jamaica and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Implementation- Ongoing

Caribbean Regional Conservation Sustainable Financing Project

The project aims to ensure that biodiversity and priority ecosystems in the Caribbean region are protected through effective financing. This project seeks to strengthen and improve technical and insti...

Implementation- Ongoing

Project Scoping Exercise for Integrating Composting Technology in the Crop Restoration and Establishment Programme (CREP...

To conduct a rapid assessment of the soil health issues related to cocoa and associated crops in Jamaica and design appropriate solutions to the main issues identified relating to soil health in these...

Implementation- Ongoing

25% by 2025 reduction in the regional food bill

The implementation of the CARICOM Agri-Food Systems Strategy in member states seeks to reduce the region's large food import bill by 25% by 2025. To this end, it is planned to give special attention a...

Implementation- Ongoing

Improving food safety capacity of the pepper value chain in Jamaica to increase market access

The main objective of the project is to increase compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary standards to improve the production and export of Jamaican hot peppers to key markets such as the European U...

Implementation- Ongoing

Multiannual Indicative Programme (MIP) for Jamaica-EU for 2021-2027

The EU Delegation has been planned three priority areas according to the National Development Plan priorities: Sustainable and inclusive economy’ plans to increase access to gender-responsive, account...

Implementation- Ongoing