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Who We Are

The Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) is the largest grant-maker in
Jamaica and works to catalyze on-the-ground change in environmental conservation
and child survival and development. Born out of a creative “debt-swap” between
the Governments of the United States and Jamaica, the EFJ received approximately
US$21.39 million between 1993 and 2012 under this arrangement. In twenty four
years (1993-2017), through a strong track record of financial and grant
accountability systems, and impressive returns on investments, the EFJ has taken
a corpus of US$21.39 million and has made grant awards of approximately US$42
million to just over 1,250 projects. This has resulted in the EFJ having a
significant impact on lives in Jamaica and the region.

The EFJ consolidated operations with the Jamaica Protected Areas Trust
(JPAT)/Forest Conservation Fund (FCF). The FCF has been in existence since 2004.
FCF, formed also through a “debt-swap” between the Governments of the United
States and Jamaica, is unique in having The Nature Conservancy as a party to the
debt swap agreement.

Combined, the EFJ (which is the name the consolidated entity maintained) has 38
years’ experience in grant making and has awarded approximately US$50 million in
grants to 1,321 projects. The EFJ also functions as fund administrator and
actively manages and monitors grants for our partners.

Over the years, the EFJ grant portfolio has focused on various thematic areas.
Major environmental themes have included recycling, rainwater harvesting,
reforestation, biological diversity, waste management, and coastal zone and
marine management. Early childhood development, children with disabilities,
parenting skills, and adolescents at risk are some of the child survival and
development thematic areas that received support.

As a national trust fund, and one of the oldest in the Caribbean and Latin
American region, we have a strong working relationship with the Government of
Jamaica and civil society (including a deep understanding of the landscape and
context for operating in Jamaica), as well as regional and international
partners (including the Network of Environmental Funds in Latin America and the
Caribbean – RedLAC, Nature Caribé, and the International Union for Conservation
of Nature – IUCN). We ensure that funds are spent effectively and efficiently,
to maximize direct impacts for the environment and children of Jamaica.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

The EFJ is channelling the work of the environmental NGO sector towards ensuring
the sustained use of natural resources. We have provided a push towards
innovation in research and development, and greater stakeholder involvement in
funded projects.


WASTE MANAGEMENT

Recycling has been a major focus for us with more than J$44m in grant funds
expended on public education campaigns strengthening of existing recycling
efforts; and re-using waste in composting and bio-fuel programmes.






ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

The EFJ-funded Irwin High School Solar Project, a project demonstrating
alternate energy savings capacity at one rural high school, played a major part
in an internationally-supported feasibility study towards introducing solar
energy systems in 34 public schools islandwide.


HELPING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

We have focused on the development of therapies and facilities for children who
are more vulnerable based on their special needs- whether physical or mental.
Particular attention has been given to the needs rural children and to universal
reach through personal support and developmental materials specially designed
for Jamaican children. Beneficiaries include organizations such as the Rural
Services for Children with Disabilities and the Jamaica Association for the
Deaf.


SUPPORTING CHILDREN IN CHALLENGING CIRCUMSTANCES

EFJ-funded programmes including job skill training and life skill sessions have
benefited many abandoned and institutionalized children as well as adolescents
identified as being at risk. We also support efforts to prevent violence against
children, especially through sensitization to the realities of abuse and
violence.




PROMOTING EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION

The first years are by far the most critical in a child's development. The EFJ
has provided over J$125 million to improve Jamaica's Early Childhood system.
Initiatives includ training parents, teachers and caregivers; developing
curricula for Early Childhood Institutions (ECIs); educational, nutritional and
play equipment to 81 ECIs and over 2,400 children; an the early detection of
special needs and disabilities.




CHILD SURVIVAL AND DEVELOPMENT

Child development is a founding mandate of the EFJ, recognizing that nurturing
today's children is central to the ongoing care of our national and natural
resources.


FOREST CONSERVATION

Forest Conservation Fund – TFCA funded
The Forest Conservation Fund (FCF) was established to promote conservation and
sustainable management and use of natural resources, including forests, for the
benefit of local communities. The FCF supports the effective management of some
of the country’s protected areas.


WHAT IS A PROTECTED AREA?

A Protected Area as defined by The World Conservation Union (IUCN) is “An area
of land and/or sea especially dedicated to the protection and maintenance of
biological diversity, and of natural and associated cultural resources, and
managed through legal or other effective means”.





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Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
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Cockpit Country Forest Reserve
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Litchfield Matheson’s Run and Stepheney-John’s Vale Forest Reserves
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Inland portion of Negril Protected Area
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Portland Bight Protected Area
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Spring Vale and Bogue Forest Reserves plus the Upper and lower Black River
Morasses
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Other forest reserves and Crown lands managed by the Forestry Department such as
Gourie, Ballintoy Forest Reserve, Hellshire and Lowe River Forest Reserves


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Did you know… that the EFJ is the Fund Administrator for the Special Climate
Change Adaptation Fund (SCCAF)?

The EFJ signed an agreement to administer the funds on July 28, 2016. Over a
four year period US$4.7 million will be used to provide grant funding to finance
community based and sector driven adaptation initiatives island-wide. The SCCAF
will provide grants that can be accessed by community based organizations, other
civil society groups and selected public sector agencies, for clearly defined
high priority activities, particularly related to building the resilience of the
natural environment and contributing to livelihoods protection and poverty
reduction The Government of Jamaica (GOJ), the Inter-American Development Bank
(IDB) and the World Bank developed Jamaica’s Pilot Programme for Climate
Resilience (PPCR) to help the country to strengthen its climate resilience
through enhancing adaptive capacity across priority sectors. Jamaica’s PPCR has
5 projects being implemented to address varying areas of vulnerability
(www.ppcrja.org.jm). As of March 2018 eighty four (84) projects have received
grant awards totaling J$382.16 million.

Did you know…

The Jamaica Protected Areas Trust (JPAT) was established out of discussions
between the Governments of the United States and Jamaica, the Nature Conservancy
and NGOs about the inadequate support for protected areas. As a result, JPAT was
established and a Debt Swap was negotiated between the Governments of the United
States and Jamaica, facilitated by The Nature Conservancy. JPAT administered the
Forest Conservation Fund that was put in place through this Debt Swap Agreement.
The Jamaica Protected Areas Trust Limited (JPAT) is a public-private initiative
that seeks to protect and enhance Jamaica’s natural resources and biodiversity.
Registered in 2004, JPAT supports the effective management of the country’s
protected areas by:

 * Facilitating engagement, dialogue and partnerships among non-government
   organizations, the Government of Jamaica, private sector entities, and other
   stakeholders;
 * Monitoring the administration and distribution of conservation funds;
 * Assisting in the implementation of Jamaica’s National Biodiversity Strategy
   and Action Plan;
 * Facilitating technical, managerial and other support to enhance resource
   management and fulfill obligations under international treaties, and
 * Helping to produce, market, and distribute information about protected areas.

The EFJ and JPAT/FCF has merged operations.

Did you know…

Declared extinct in 1940, the Jamaican Iguana (Cyclura collei) was rediscovered
in 1990 and remains on the Critically Endangered Species List. With funding from
the EFJ more than 130 iguanas have been successfully released into the wild.

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Jamaica Forest Reserve

 1. 1. Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park (Blue Mountain Forest
    Reserve), adjacent National Water Commission lands, plus buffer areas of
    unprotected closed broadleaf forest in the Rio Grande, Swift River, Buff
    Bay, Morant, Yallahs, Hope and Wag Water watersheds.

 

 2. 2. Cockpit Country Forest Reserve, plus outlying Forest Reserves, and
    adjacent areas of closed broadleaf forest.

 

 3. 3. Litchfield Matheson’s Run and Stepheney-John’s Vale Forest Reserves,
    adjacent Crown lands, outlying Forest Reserves (Bull Head and Mount Diablo)
    extending into the upperportions of the Rio Minho, Rio Cobre and Rio
    Bueno/White River watersheds, Crown lands in the Dunn’s River watershed, and
    the Dry Harbour Mountains.

 

 4. 4. Inland portion of Negril Protected Area, plus the forested area in and
    around Dolphin Head Mountains (Retirement, Raglan Mtn., Geneva and Bath
    Mtn., Quasheba Mtn. and Baulk Pen) and Burnt Savannah.

 

 5. 5. Portland Bight Protected Area, Terrestrial portion of the Portland Bight
    Sustainable Development Area located in the lower Rio Minho and Rio Cobre
    watersheds.

 

 6. 6. Other forest reserves and Crown lands managed by the Forestry Department
    such as Gourie, Ballintoy Forest Reserve, Hellshire and Lowe River Forest
    Reserves.

 

 7. 7. Spring Vale and Bogue Forest Reserves plus the Upper and lower Black
    River Morasses.

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What are the types of grants?

The FCA makes provision for two types of grants:

 1. Short-Term Grants — Grants that govern programmes for periods of three years
    or less; and
 2. Long-Term Grants — Grants for programmes over three years in duration.

What activities are eligible for funding?

Grants must be used within the Priority Sites to –

 1. Establish, restore, protect and maintain reserves, parks, and protected
    areas;
 2. Develop and implement natural resource management;
 3. Implement training programmes to build the capacity of entities involved in
    conservation efforts;
 4. Sustainably use, restore and protect diverse animal and plant species;
 5. Research medicinal uses of tropical forest life to treat human
    health-related concerns; and; Develop and support alternate livelihoods of
    buffer zone communities.

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Protected Areas

Protected areas in Jamaica include parks, national parks, forest reserves, and
forest management areas and fish sanctuaries. Examples of some of Jamaica’s
protected areas are the Negril and Montego Bay Marine Parks, Palisadoes/Port
Royal Protected Area, Mason River Protected Area, Portland Bight Protected Area,
and the Blue and John Crow Mountain National Park.

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Wetland and Watershed Management

We have funded the restoration of watersheds and wetlands across Jamaica. These
community-based projects are leading to reforestation of watersheds and
restoration of mangroves in areas like support community sensitization in
monitoring and protection activities as these sensitive habitats are vital to
biodiversity and flood control.

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Biodiversity

EFJ funds research and applied projects aimed at conserving and protecting
Jamaica’s extensive biodiversity. From fish santuaries and tours to interpretive
centres and signs. There have also been strong links with the University of the
West Indies and others that have led to support for the Jamaica Iguana and the
documentation of various native species.

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Encouraging Child and Natural Environment Interface

Many of the initiatives supported by the EFJ encourage Jamaica’s children to
respect and protect our natural environment. Two such examples are the very
successful Schools for Environment Programme (SEP) and the Building Application
for Nature in Children at Risk (BANCAR) projects.

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Facilitating the creation of support groups

We support the establishment of sustainable initiatives that support persons in
need. The Roving Caregivers Programme, for example, is a parenting support
project in which out-of-work youth are trained to conduct home visits to educate
parents on ways to care and effectively engage their young children. The very
successful programme started in rural Jamaica and has now spread to six (6)
Caribbean countries.

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Marine and Coastal Research

EFJ supports the sustainable management of Jamaica’s coastal and marine
resources. In addition to supporting fishing communities and Marine Protected
Areas we have funded research into Jamaican mangroves and marine species. This
research has added to the body of knowledge on issues such as the value of
mangroves, coral health and the impact of hurricanes.


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