Guyana and UK Deepen Partnership to Tackle Marine Pollution and Advance Blue Economy Development

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Project workshop at the EPA

Georgetown, Guyana – 20th June 2025

Representatives from the Government of Guyana and the United Kingdom came together this week to launch the next phase of joint work to address marine pollution and support the sustainable development of Guyana’s Blue Economy.

The visit, held from 16–20 June, is part of the “Enhancing Water Quality for Sustainable Blue Economy Development” project—an initiative supported by the UK Government through the Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform. The…

UK and UNEP Join Forces with Jamaica to Tackle Marine Pollution Threatening Coastal Livelihoods and Food Security

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UK and UNEP Join Forces with Jamaica to Tackle Marine Pollution Threatening Coastal Livelihoods and Food Security

Initiative set to enhance water quality and unlock sustainable growth in Jamaica’s blue economy

In a vital partnership to protect Jamaica’s coastal communities, the UK Government and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) have partnered with Jamaica’s National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) on a marine pollution project aimed at boosting Jamaica’s blue economy and safeguarding thousands of livelihoods.

Launched under the UK’s Sustainable Blue Economies Technical Assistance Platform, the "Enhancing Water Quality…

Development Advisory Panel Application Update

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Applicants for the Development Advisory Panel should be aware the timeline and frequency of calls for Concept Notes for the SBE Technical Assistance Platform is currently under review. It is expected that it will be revised and will vary compare to the timeline and frequency indicated in the DAP applicants pack. Applicants are still encouraged to apply to become members of the Development Advisory Panel, but they should be aware that the Concept Note review process will follow a revised timeline.