In an effort to achieve environmental sustainability, the Jamaican government has partnered with NEPA to restore the mangroves in Southern Clarendon, a known flood-prone area.
The move comes during the hurricane season and is expected to help protect the residents.
The government has taken a major step to combat the environmental degradation of areas within Southern Clarendon, as a partnership with the National Environmental Planning Agency leads to the replanting of mangroves.
Residents of Southern Clarendon, which is a known flood-prone area, have been suffering from the destruction of mangroves from the coastlines. The replanting efforts are a nature-based solution to the problem.
He says that will provide economic opportunities for the residents, and will even aid in achieving food security.
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