The proposed MSP will develop natural resource valuation (financial and economic) tools to be used to strengthen a holistic approach to the implementation of policies, programmes, plans and development projects with particular reference to strengthening the national implementation of MEAs. In particular, the project will incorporate natural resource valuation tools in the implementation of the Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA), ensuring that governmental development policies are better informed of environmental values (i.e., biodiversity conservation, environmentally sound and sustainable land management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies) to national economic priorities. Furthermore, the project will incorporate natural resource valuation tools into the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, allowing for a more informed decision in the permitting process of development projects. Overall, this project will strengthen the implementation of the SEA and EIA processes, facilitating greater compliance to national environmental legislation, which in turn will contribute to helping Jamaica meet its obligations under the CBD, CCD and FCCC.

Project Details

GEF Project ID
3049
Country
Jamaica
Implementing Agencies
United Nations Development Programme
Approval FY
2008
Status
Completed
Region
Small Islands Developing States
Executing Agencies
UNDP/Ministry of Land and Environment
GEF Period
GEF - 4
Project Type
Medium-size Project
Funding Source
GEF Trust Fund

Financials

USD
Co-financing Total
132,000
GEF Project Grant
470,250
GEF Agency Fees
50,000

Timeline

Received by GEF
17 Jan 2006
Concept Approved
28 Jul 2008
Project Approved for Implementation
27 Jul 2008
Project Closed
13 Aug 2015