PIOJ Jamaica

To contribute to sustainable development in Jamaica by increasing the resilience of vulnerable areas and reducing the risks associated with natural hazards

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The GOJ/EU/UNEP Climate Change Adaption and Disaster Risk Reduction Project. #ClimateChange #WeHaveToCHANGE

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Thanks to the PIOJ, NEPA, Forestry Department, MET Office and EMD. GOJ/EU/UNEP Climate Change Adaption & Disaster Risk Reduction Project

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Our climate is changing. #ClimateChange #WeHaveToCHANGE

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The aim of the GOJ/EU/UNEP Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Project was to:

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Protecting and strengthening our coral areas will help us adapt to climate change.

#ClimateChange #WeHaveToCHANGE

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How can we lower the effect of #GreenHouseGases?

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#ClimateChange Let’s change the way we treat our forests and watershed areas.

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The Forestry Department is working to develop a Forest Fire Management Programme that will help to prevent fires.

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Always remember to plant another tree to replace the one you removed.

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How do you know that the climate has changed?

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When the climate has changed, wet seasons have heavier rains, more flooding and more landslides. Things are not what they used to be.

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#ClimateChange means that we in Jamaica have to change. We must change the way we live, work and play. #WeHaveToCHANGE

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The Forestry Department is working to produce in-earning opportunities for communities, while protecting the soil.

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Wet seasons will be shorter but will have more intense rainfall which can cause more landslides, soil erosion and flooding. #ClimateChange

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Higher temperatures could mean more causes of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue, as warmer temperature helps the mosquito breed faster.

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The mangroves are where many fish breed.
Coral reefs are home to different types of fish.
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Our climate is changing. More severe storms and hurricanes. It is much hotter and dry seasons lasts longer. #ClimateChange #WeHaveToCHANGE

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Merry Christmas Everyone!

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Have a Very Merry Christmas.