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00045162-Assessment of Capacity Building Needs, Preparation of the Third National Report (CBD) and the Clearing House Mechanism

Thematic Area

Energy and Environment

Location

Jamaica

Start Date

May 2008

Duration

2008-2010

Funding Amount

US$398,290

Source of Funding

GEF: US$218, 620

UNDP: US$25,000

Executing Agency

Planning Institute of Jamaica

Implementing Agencies

National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA)
Institute of Jamaica

Status

Operationally Closed

Objectives


The general objective of the project is to evaluate existing needs and to propose a program to build institutional and human resources capacity for conservation and sustainable use of Jamaica's biodiversity.

Expected Results

    Relevant information to develop and implement policies and legislation regarding preservation of indigenous knowledge, access to genetic resources and benefit sharing.  

    Enhanced ability and resources to conduct consultation with stakeholders

    Increased capacity of the JA-CHM to provide relevant data.

    The public sensitized to the JA-CHM and its potential to assist in national development

 

Profile:

The will assess Jamaica’s existing capabilities, needs and priorities to fulfil it’s obligations under the Convention of Biological Diversity and includes:

  • Assessing capacity needs in the areas of preservation of indigenous knowledge, access to genetic resources and benefit sharing
  • Conducting initial assessments and identify monitoring programs, including taxonomy for biodiversity
  • Increasing the capacity of the JA-CHM to provide relevant data to assist the country’s development of the various sectors
  • Sensitizing the public to the JA-CHM and it’s potential to assist in economic planning and hence development
  • Developing the Third National Report to the CBD and the Clearing House

Delivery in:

2009 Allocations: US$128,007

2009 Expenditures: US$81,737

2010 Allocations: US$86,147

2010 Expenditures US$78,850

Contact:

Winsome Townsend
Director
National Environment Planning Agency
10 & 11 Caledonia Avenue
Kingston 5
Telephone: 876-754-7540

Margaret Jones Williams
Progamme Advisor - Environment and Energy
United Nations Development Programme
1-3 Lady Musgrave Road
Kingston 5, Jamaica
Tel: 876-978-2390 ext. 2035
Fax: 876-946-2163

Documents:

Project Document [ ]

Annual Progress Report 2009

 

Additional available information:

News Items posted on UNDP Jamaica website:

January 28, 2008

UNDP gives Jamaica's Bio-diversity special attention


Useful Links:

CBD and the Clearing House Mechanism 

Global Environment Facility

Other Publications:

Assessment of Capacity Building Needs Project

Third National Convention on Biological Biodiversity