The aim of the KHEAM project is to boost the defense of the vulnerable low-lying areas of the city of Kingston against the climate risks of flooding, storm surges, and hurricanes through mangrove restoration, rehabilitation, and conservation.
The Implementation of Ecosystem Adaptation Measures for Kingston Harbour Communities project scales up earlier Refuge Cay (RC) rehabilitation, focussing on the eastern and northern shores of RC and Gallow’s Point (GP) (impacted by Barnes Gully discharges) where berms will be cleaned bi-annually, facilitating self-regeneration.
Ongoing monitoring and environmental assessment (including long-term monitoring of pollutants) of over 300Ha mangrove stands will provide comparative scientific data to inform future EbA and conservation activities for Kingston Harbour. It is led by MGI and a consortium of local partners, including the University of West Indies’ Center for Marine Sciences (UWI CMS), Newer Worlds Ltd (NW) and the GraceKennedy Foundation (GKF).
- Restoration & Rehabilitation of Mangrove Habitats to reduce climate risks to the metropolitan city of Kingston
- Reduce Land-Based Sources (LBS) of Pollution that degrade marine & coastal zone ecosystems
- Education & Engagement of Coastal Communities; Diversifying and Supplementing their livelihoods
