#Kingston, Jamaica, February 23, 2021 – An allocation of $102 million has been set aside in the 2021/22 fiscal year for the continuation of the Promoting Community-based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project.
The
project seeks to enhance resilience to climate change among targeted fishing
and aquaculture communities of Jamaica. Details of the allocation are outlined in
the 2021/22 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives.
For
the fiscal year, it is anticipated that the final report on monitoring
surveillance and control will be prepared, the draft strategy and action plan
for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy will be done, and upgrade of the
hatchery and the climate resilience farm will be established.
In
addition, preparation of the final report on feed assessment and alternative
feed assessment is to be conducted, upgrading of the mariculture facility, and
preparation of the final report on agrometeorological deliveries is also to be
undertaken during this period.
Up
to December 2020, the design specifications for upgrade to the Fisheries
Division Hatchery and business plan for the Division were completed. The baseline assessment of gender and youth
dynamics in the fisheries sector was also conducted.
The
initiative is being implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
through funding provided by the Government and the International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD).
Release: JIS
Contact: Rochelle Williams