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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Following a technical workshop in Kingston on February 5-6, 2026, national experts reviewed draft guidance for seagrass restoration.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.