Jamaica policy and regulatory framework for climate resilient fisheries and aquaculture management

The aim of this project was to develop a management and action plan for Jamaica to strengthen the policy and regulatory framework for climate resilient fisheries and aquaculture management. An up-to-date review of documents, reports, websites and online workshops were employed. These activities were conducted in collaboration with technical staff from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) to capture and document the current understanding on the effects from climate change on fisheries and aquaculture. A report was produced that covered the literature review with details on the current knowledge in Jamaica across key themes and existing gaps (with a dedicated gap analysis), and future recommendations to support filling some of the gaps. The report also contained the current understanding on institutional capacity, a framework strategy (with key topics, phases, and outcomes) and road map (with phases I, II and III covering from the present date to + 5 years). This information should help to strengthen the existing and new policies to advance fisheries, aquaculture, and climate change developments.