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Build community resiliency through new Climate Strong Communities program

Commitment ID

Jamaica-21

Lead Agency

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (MOCEJ)

Timeline

Through Summer 2026

Status

Completed and Ongoing

Status Update

Jamaica was selected as a Climate Strong Community in year 3 of the program


Statement from Source Document / POA

Creating a climate resilient and environmentally just Jamaica has been one of the Neighborhood Plan's core goals. To advance this, the Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice has identified Jamaica as a Climate Strong Communities neighborhood for Year 3 of the program. Building upon the work of the Neighborhood Plan, the Climate Strong Communities program will evaluate adaptation solutions and develop grant applications for climate infrastructure projects that will aim to build the climate resiliency of the neighborhood.