National Strategy and Action Plan on Biological Diversity in Jamaica 2016-2021. Country/Territory Jamaica Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Livestock, Food & nutrition, Fisheries, Forestry, Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Biodiversity Sustainable use Genetic resources Sustainable development Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge Indigenous peoples Access and benefit-sharing Aquaculture Aquatic plants Fishery management and conservation Protection of species Poverty Ecosystem preservation Collecting/harvesting Climate change Disasters Wild fauna Desertification Coral Geographical area Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN FAO, Small Island Developing States Entry into force notes 2016 - 2021. Abstract The National Strategy and Action Plan for Biological Diversity in Jamaica 2016-2021 (NBSAP) was prepared as an update to the Strategy and Action Plan prepared in 2003 and includes biodiversity conservation aligned to the Convention on Biological Diversity Achi Targets. It is a sectoral nationwide document integrating biodiversity conservation and sustainable use in both cross-sectoral plans, such as, sustainable development, poverty reduction, gender issues, climate change adaptation/mitigation, trade and international cooperation, and sector-specific plans, such as those developed for agriculture, fisheries, forestry, mining, energy, tourism, transport and others. Strategies and activities have been prioritized for completion within the 5-year time-frame. Full text English Website www.cbd.int