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Flickr Global00043276-Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Jamaica's Second National Communication to the UNFCCC
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Thematic Area |
Energy and Environment |
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Location |
Jamaica |
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Start Date |
July 2006 |
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Duration |
2006-2012 |
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Funding Amount |
US$532,800 |
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Source of Funding |
GEF: US$405,000 UNDP : US$ 57,800 GOJ: US$ 70,000 (IN-KIND) |
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Executing Agency |
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Implementing Agencies |
Meteorological Service, Jamaica |
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Status |
Ongoing |
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Objectives |
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This project will strengthen the national technical and institutional capacity to assist Jamaica to mainstream climate change concerns into sectoral and national development priorities |
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Expected Results |
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Profile: |
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The project will enable the Jamaican Government to prepare its Second National Communication (SNC) for presentation to the Conference of the Parties of the United Nation Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). The Second National Communication project activities will build on and continue the work done under the First National Communication (FNC). The main components of the SNC project are: (a) assessment of potential impacts of climate change on the most vulnerable sectors, (b) preparation of an inventory of GHG in accordance with the UNFCCC, (c) identification of mitigation measures being undertaken, (d) identification of other information relevant to implementation of the UNFCCC, and preparation of a National Strategy and Action Plan |
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Delivery in: |
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2008 Allocation: US$152,000
2009 Allocation:US$134,732 2010 Expenditures:US$101,737.20 2011 Allocations : US$ 30,976 2011 Expedintures: US$ 22,772 2012 Allocations: US$ 8,450 |
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Contact: |
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Mr. Clifford Mahlung
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Documents: |
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Project Document [ |
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Additional Available Information: |
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News Items posted on UNDP Jamaica website: March 06, 2012 June 23, 2011 June 22, 2011 UNDP's contribution to the JIEP 5th Biennial Conference August 19, 2009 Voices for Climate Change Project Launched June 17, 2009 UNDP Features Climate Change Programmes at Green Expo 2009 January 19, 2009 UNDP Hosts Climate Change Dialogue preparing Jamaica's Delegation to Copenhagen Photo Gallery (UNDP Jamaica Flickr Channel): Empowering youth awareness on sexual violence and sexual offences legislation in Jamaica Local Media Coverage: February 20, 2012
Observer Jamaica Media Coverage Observer Jamaica Media Coverage Useful Links: Global Environment Facility Website Meteorological Service, Jamaica Website Other Resources:
Ms. Akiko Fujii's interview with E.C.C.O. green online magazine |
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Abstract on Green Development Strategies by Dr. Chris Briggs |
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Global Reports
UNDP Annual Report 2011/2012
Millennium Development Goals Report 2012
Sustainable Development: Time for Action
Triple Wins for Sustainable Development
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