Green Building Toolkit 2025 Jamaica
Author/s: Malini Samtani, Pamela Castellan, Norman Thompson, Laura Rojas, Andres Ospina y Magdalena Cuadra | IDB Invest
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Jamaica’s building sector stands at a critical juncture. As a Small Island Developing State experiencing intensifying climate impacts from hurricanes, flooding, drought, and sea-level rise, the country faces the dual imperative of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while building resilience against unavoidable climate threats.
IDB Invest developed a toolkit that provides a comprehensive framework for transforming Jamaica’s construction sector toward low-carbon, climate-resilient development. This IDB Invest-led initiative addresses critical gaps in technical capacity, financial access, regulatory implementation, and locally-adapted green building knowledge.
Developing comprehensive, locally-relevant guidance on green building strategies specifically adapted to Jamaica’s unique climatic and socioeconomic conditions will empower stakeholders to make informed decisions and implement effective solutions tailored to the Caribbean context.