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A Campaign to Promote Private Sector Sustainable Finance Mechanisms to Support Jamaica's Protected Areas System

Grantee Name: The Nature Conservancy

Hotspot
Caribbean Islands
Location
Jamaica
Amount
$40,590
Dates
Mar 2013 – Apr 2015
Keywords
Conservation finance, Private sector
Launch a multi-pronged campaign to establish two new long-term funding mechanisms for conservation in Jamaica: (i) a national fee system deriving income from visitors to the country; and (ii) a voluntary guest contribution program by hotels. The project supports feasibility studies, outreach through media and pilot projects, with close collaboration from leading tourism resorts.
Strategic Direction : 1 Improve protection and management of 45 priority key biodiversity areas

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