Climate change is a pressing issue in Jamaica, with rising sea levels, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and threats to agriculture and tourism industries. The country is taking steps to mitigate and adapt to these impacts, but faces challenges in funding and implementing effective climate action plans.... Read more
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Top Problems in Jamaica
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Jamaican fishermen are facing a decline in marine-life due to overfishing and lack of sustainable fishing practices. Read more
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Jamaica is facing a decline in the production of a vital food source due to various reasons such as climate change, lack of resources, and outdated farming techniques. This is leading to food insecurity and economic instability in the country.... Read more
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The problem of education in Jamaica is characterized by inadequate funding, outdated curriculum, and a shortage of qualified teachers, resulting in low literacy rates and limited opportunities for students to succeed in the workforce. Additionally, socio-economic factors such as poverty and violence often hinder access to education and contribute t... Read more
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Food security in Jamaica is a major concern due to the country's high dependence on food imports, limited agricultural land, and vulnerability to natural disasters. This has resulted in high food prices, limited access to nutritious food, and a lack of food self-sufficiency.... Read more
Top Solutions in Jamaica
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Our solution aims to empower Jamaican fishermen with sustainable fishing practices by providing education and resources on sustainable fishing techniques and partnering with local organizations to promote sustainable fishing practices.... Read more
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The solution involves providing necessary infrastructure, resources, and training to schools and teachers to improve the quality of science education. Additionally, promoting science education through extracurricular activities and community engagement will help in uplifting Jamaican schoolchildren and improving their future prospects.... Read more
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We aim to provide education opportunities for poor Jamaican children by partnering with local schools and organizations. This will help them access quality education and improve their chances for a better future.... Read more
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The solution involves introducing modern farming techniques, providing necessary resources and training to farmers, and promoting sustainable agriculture practices. This will help in increasing the production of the vital food source and ensuring food security in the country.... Read more
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We aim to provide funding and support to Jamaican farmers to adopt climate-smart aquaponics techniques. This will help them grow crops and fish in a sustainable way, while also reducing the impact of climate change on their farms.... Read more
Top Projects in Jamaica
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Christel House provides impoverished children from some of the most challenged neighborhoods in Jamaica with life-changing, quality education, health care, nutritious meals, character/life skills deve... Read more
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At the White River Fish Sanctuary (the WRFS) we recognize that our best chance of restoring fish populations and coral reefs is to partner with those persons most connected to the Sea: local fishermen... Read more
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Climate change in Jamaica is forcing small-scale food producers out of business, leading to rising unemployment, poverty and food insecurity. INMED's Financing for Climate-Smart Agriculture program he... Read more
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The INMED Aquaponics Social Enterprise (ASE) farm is a vital source of adaptive agriculture training and food production in Jamaica. Thousands of people in food-insecure communities have benefited fro... Read more
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Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) drives economic success, yet the poorest and most socially disadvantaged Jamaican children avoid or perform poorly in the sciences. Their commun... Read more
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