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Senior Country Officer for the World Bank, Karlene Francis (right), presents certificate of completion to Keno Garvin (left) at the Agro-Meteorological Decision Support Services for the Fisheries Sector Training of Trainers Workshop Closing Ceremony at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew on Friday, November 18, 2022.
Fifteen (15) employees from the National Fisheries Authority (NFA) are now equipped to instruct local fish farmers and fisherfolk in the use of an agro-meteorological application capable of providing early warnings about climate changes.
“This technology will no doubt facilitate the building of greater awareness and adaptation among fisherfolk and fish farmers and build their capability to plan around the impacts of climate change,” said Courtney Cole, Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Cole outlined the importance of the technology to the fisheries industry, highlighting that the industry possesses significant opportunities for growth and wealth creation in Jamaica.
“There is a vast ocean space that is not under the jurisdiction of any country, the so-called high seas. We need to exploit those and take advantage of them to build on the opportunities for the economy, for growth and development as well as employment,” he stated.
He was speaking at the closing ceremony of a five-day workshop funded by the World Bank under the Promoting Community Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project being implemented by the NFA on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew.
Among the principles taught was how to interpret meteorological data provided by the application to different teaching approaches. The participants were presented with their certificates of completion and other special awards.
The Agro Meteorological Information Services will provide fish farmers and fisherfolk with the necessary assets that will help them to know important information such as when there will be drought periods or rainy season.
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