Environmental Foundation of Jamaica

28/10/2026

The Resilience Naturally Podcast Season 2 is live!!!!

Under this season’s theme, “Turning Ideas into Action,” we move beyond conversations about climate resilience and Nature-based Climate Solutions (NbCS) to explore how we can turn ideas, commitments, and discussions into tangible action.

From urban resilience and the role of municipalities to enabling environments and financing opportunities for NbCS, this season brings together diverse voices to explore the practical steps needed to build more sustainable and climate-resilient communities.

In this first episode, we explore the growing challenge of rising temperatures and heat stress in our urban areas and how we can use nature-based solutions, thoughtful planning, and policy to create cooler, healthier, and more resilient communities.

Watch the episode here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noIzZKyifj0

The Resilience Naturally podcast is produced under the Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment (J-USE) Project being implemented by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, with funding support from Global Affairs Canada.

In this episode, we explore the growing challenge of rising tempera...

26/10/2026

WE'RE BACK FOR SEASON 2!

New season. Fresh conversations. More inspiration for a resilient Jamaica!

The Resilience Naturally Podcast returns for Season 2, bringing you engaging conversations, inspiring stories and fresh perspectives on environmental sustainability, climate resilience and the power of nature-based solutions.

Join host Carol Narcisse as we explore the people, ideas and innovations helping to build a greener, more sustainable future for Jamaica.

🎧 The first episode drops THIS WEDNESDAY!

Whether you're passionate about protecting the environment or simply curious about how nature can help us tackle today's biggest challenges, there's something for you!

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22/10/2026

Jamaica may not have to look very far for solutions to some of its biggest environmental challenges. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, countries are already testing innovative approaches to protecting natural resources, strengthening conservation institutions and making environmental programmes more sustainable.

The Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) is exploring how some of those experiences could help shape Jamaica’s own environmental conservation efforts. The opportunities emerged from the 2026 Congress of the Latin American and Caribbean Network of Environmental Funds (RedLAC), attended by EFJ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Nicole Adamson and Technical Director Shernette Sampson.

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JAMAICA MAY not have to look very far for solutions to some of its biggest environmental challenges. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, countries are already testing innovative approaches to protecting natural resources, strengthening conservation institutions and making environmental programme...

16/10/2026

The Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) was represented at REDLAC 2026 by our Chief Executive Officer, Nicole Adamson, and Technical Director, Shernette Sampson.

The gathering provided an important opportunity to connect with environmental leaders and partners from across Latin America and the Caribbean, exchange experiences and explore opportunities to strengthen environmental financing, conservation and climate resilience.

For EFJ, participation in regional and international spaces like REDLAC is essential to building partnerships, sharing knowledge and identifying innovative approaches to supporting environmental sustainability in Jamaica.

As we continue working to protect Jamaica's natural resources and strengthen climate resilience, collaboration remains key to creating lasting impact.

The 28th RedLAC Congress took place in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, from October 6–8, under the theme “Finance that Drives Conservation, Indigenous Peoples that Protect, Innovation that Transforms.”

15/10/2026

Are you our next Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Specialist?

We're looking for someone with:
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, editing and report-writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, networking and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to translate technical and programme information into clear, compelling content for different audiences.
• Excellent organizational, time-management and Knowledge Management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and events effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with senior management, staff, Board members and external stakeholders.
• Competence in relevant social media and digital communications tools.

Core responsibilities will include:
1. Strengthening and maintaining relationships with EFJ’s key stakeholders.
2. Increasing awareness and visibility of the EFJ’s mandate, programmes, achievements and impact among key stakeholders and the wider public.
3. Strengthening the EFJ’s corporate image and positioning as a credible and effective funder, partner and development institution.
4. Ensuring consistent, timely and effective communication across EFJ’s traditional and digital channels, using compelling evidence, stories and content to demonstrate its impact.
5. Building and maintaining strong relationships with media and other communications partners to enhance EFJ’s public profile and support its strategic objectives.

Interested persons are asked to email [email protected] for a detailed Terms of Reference.

All applications should be submitted to [email protected] by October 30, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

25/09/2026

EFJ’s 3‑day KoboToolbox Training empowered staff & grantees with new skills — thanks to our amazing facilitators!

10/09/2026

Environmental projects are often judged by what they restore, protect, or build. But for the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), there is another equally important dimension – one that addresses who gets to participate, whose needs are considered, and who ultimately benefits.
That thinking is at the centre of the organisation’s Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Policy, which was updated last December and approved by its board earlier this year.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS are often judged by what they restore, protect, or build. But for the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ), there is another equally important dimension – one that addresses who gets to participate, whose needs are considered, and who ultimately benefits. That thinking ...

03/09/2026

As Jamaican students return to school, extreme heat, drought, pressure on water supplies and rising food costs are reminders that climate change is already shaping the world in which they are growing up.

In latest Earth Today publication, our CEO Nicole Adamson highlights why helping children understand the connection between nature, food, water, health and climate resilience is increasingly important.

As we prepare our children to succeed academically, let’s also prepare them to understand and protect the world they will inherit.



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ANOTHER SCHOOL year is beginning, and many Jamaican parents are focused on the familiar back-to-school checklist: Do the children have everything they need? How will they get to and from school? But there is one question we cannot afford to overlook: What kind of environment are we sending them into...

25/08/2026

🌿✨ Team EFJ Hits the Pavement! ✨🌿
Our staff showed up strong at the Forestry Department’s Urban Forest 5K

06/08/2026

Happy Independence Day, Jamaica! 🇯🇲

As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, culture and achievements, let us also honour the natural heritage that sustains us; from our forests and rivers to our coastlines and communities.
Protecting Jamaica’s environment is an investment in our independence, resilience and future.

May we continue working together to preserve the beauty and resources of our island for generations to come.