Gov’t actively pursuing over US$300M in international grant funding to support several climate-resilient projects

The Government is actively pursuing over US$300 million in international grant funding to support several climate-resilient projects that are at varying stages of development.

Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Matthew Samuda made the disclosure at a press briefing, yesterday.

During the briefing, the Minister also announced that the Green Climate Fund approved a US$50 million project promoting climate resilient agriculture in Jamaica.

Mr. Samuda said Jamaica continues to seek more funding.

He highlighted the importance of climate-resilient projects, noting that no sector is immune to climate change.