UK-Jamaica Partnership Launches Seagrass Restoration Initiative for Caribbean Coastal Protection
A UK-Jamaica partnership aims to restore seagrass habitats to enhance coastal protection and support fishing communities. This initiative, part of the UK's Sustainable Blue Economies Programme, involves the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, Jamaica's NEPA, and UNEP. A technical workshop held on February 5-6, 2026, in Kingston brought together experts to review guidance for seagrass restoration. The project will produce the first Regional Guidance on Seagrass Restoration, assessments for carbon markets, and strategies to strengthen coastal ecosystems.
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The UK-Jamaica partnership has launched a seagrass restoration initiative to bolster coastal protection and support fishing communities. Under the UK's Sustainable Blue Economies Programme, the Joint Nature Conservation Committee collaborates with Jamaica's NEPA and UNEP.
Following a technical workshop in Kingston on February 5-6, 2026, national experts reviewed draft guidance for seagrass restoration. The project will create the first Regional Guidance on Seagrass Restoration, assess opportunities for carbon markets, and report on challenges and lessons learned. The initiative is expected to enhance coastal resilience and sustainable development in the Caribbean, with a second workshop planned for the Dominican Republic.
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