Jamaica
The projects where the UN Environment Programme Adaptation Unit in Jamaica acting as Executing Entity are:
Cities where we work
Jamaica
Climate information
- Kingston and St Andrew are both parishes, but the Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) is an established management area which includes the Parish of Kingston and the suburban sections of St Andrew (Another parish).
- Kingston in the capital city for Jamaica
- Number of inhabitants: Approximately 700,000
- Main River: Hope River
- Main relief: Kingston is situated on the Liguanea Plains with some sections of St. Andrew having gentle slopes.
- Climate: Tropical Marine
- Average annual rainfall for Kingston: 1447mm
- Average annual temperature: 28.3ºC
CityAdapt in Kingston
Policy Briefs
Documents
Analysis and technical guides
Training and University research
Maps
Project Videos
Implementation of NbS in Kingston:
Closing Video:
Training on NbS:
Games for kids
Here you can find games and activities to learn about how to help your city be better prepared for changes in the climate, and the best thing is that this adventure can be a lot of fun!
