Science and Environment

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• Regional: Caribbean: Science and Environment  (9)

Cockpit Country - - Provides information on the various plant and animal species, geology, climate, cultural heritage and accommodations in the remote Cockpit Country area of inland Jamaica.

Endangered Jamaican Manatees - - Features a large online database of facts and details about the species.

Environmental Foundation of Jamaica - - Organization promoting and funding environmental responsibility and sustainable development in Jamaica. Includes grant eligibility, featured projects and history.

Forestry Department of Jamaica - - Lead agency responsible for the management and conservation of the island's forests; features news and events, forest plan and information, legislation, reports and research papers.

Jamaica Clearing House Mechanism - - Local representation of the International Convention on Biological Diversity; features details of Jamaica's biological diversity, genetic resources and its conservation and sustainability efforts.

Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals - - Organization dedicated to improving management capacity and practices; contains information about projects, membership, and bylaws.

Jamaica Observer Environment Magazine - - Weekly environmental news e-zine.

Montego Bay Marine Park - - Offers information about the marine life found within the Park, the structure and focus of the Park's management, details about some of its sponsors and volunteers, and provides tour booking services.

National Environment and Planning Agency - - Provides environmental news, information on laws and regulations, and local environmental publications.

National Irrigation Commission - - Provides information about the services offered, achievements and branches of the Commission.

Scientific Research Council - - Details information on the strategic management of science and technology, for national growth and development.