WASTMORELAND, Jamaica – The Ministry of Water, Environment and Climate Change has reaffirmed Jamaica’s commitment to wetland conservation and climate resilience.

“Wetlands are not simply landscapes that require protection. For Small Island Developing States (SIDS) they are natural infrastructure that supports our economies, protect our communities, sustain biodiversity and contribute to climate mitigation and adaptation,” said Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda.

He was speaking at the Regional High‑Level Closing Event of the project “Wise Use of Caribbean Wetlands for Climate Change Mitigation and Conservation of Their Ecosystem Service.”