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Carving Out Jobs & Growth from Nature

Uncovering untapped streams of economic opportunity in Development Minerals and taking it to the next level, sustainably

October 7^th, 2019

Footnotes Text by UNDP Jamaica Communications Analyst, Gillian Scott; Photos by Talk UpYout Media for UNDP Jamaica. Thanks to Ruth Clarke,Country Co-ordinator, Jamaica, Development Minerals Programme

Digitally Mapping a Safer Future for Mining

Jamaica’s mining lease process is now digital, boosting efficiencies & environmental safeguards.

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The Jewel of Lower Elletson Road

A novel social enterprise helps artisans turn better profits working with local minerals

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NextGen Miners Go Green

A new BSc degree is paving the way for a more sustainable approach to mining in Jamaica.

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Outsmarting Climate Change

Key lessons & resources help young male & female farmers & fishers fight climate change impacts

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"TO GIVE UP IS A SIN"

Multiple setbacks did not deter Claudia from her dreams. Classes & a grant give her a breakthrough

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TO HELL & BACK

Shelly-Ann embraces a new day after a lifetime of abuse & an unjust charge for murder

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Jamaica’s mining lease process is now digital, boosting efficiencies & environmental safeguards.

A novel social enterprise helps artisans turn better profits working with local minerals

A new BSc degree is paving the way for a more sustainable approach to mining in Jamaica.

Key lessons & resources help young male & female farmers & fishers fight climate change impacts

Multiple setbacks did not deter Claudia from her dreams. Classes & a grant give her a breakthrough

Shelly-Ann embraces a new day after a lifetime of abuse & an unjust charge for murder