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As the world marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat reflects on a reality that is as urgent as it is inspiring: women and girls are critical to the science that protects the Caribbean Sea.
An initiative promoted and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), executed by the Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention, and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Panama City, September 5, 2025. With the recovery of 2.2 tons of post-consumer plastic, the National Association for the Conservation of Nature (ANCON), together with the Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) and the municipalities of Panama and Colon, concluded Blue Revolution Week, an event that marked the launch of the Circular Cities: Beyond Plasticproject in Panama. The closing events took place at David Crespo Park in Betania and at
BACKGROUND:Project Title: Strategies, technologies, and social solutions to manage bycatch in tropical Large Marine Ecosystem Fisheries (REBYC-III CLME+). Project budget is USD 5.3 million with a duration of 48 months.
The election of Jamaica as President and Saint Kitts and Nevis as Vice-President of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA 8) Bureau marks a significant milestone for the UNEP Cartagena Convention and for the Wider Caribbean Region, reinforcing the region’s growing influence in global environmental governance.
On July 19th 1979, the waters off Tobago's coast became the setting for a now-historic disaster. The supertankers Atlantic Empress and Aegean Captain collided, releasing nearly 287,000 tonnes of crude oil into the Caribbean Sea. At the time, this was the largest tanker-based oil spill in history, and its devastation echoed across the Caribbean.
An initiative promoted and implemented by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), executed by the Secretariat of the Cartagena Convention, and financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Panama City, September 5, 2025. With the recovery of 2.2 tons of post-consumer plastic, the National Association for the Conservation of Nature (ANCON), together with the Ministry of Environment (MiAMBIENTE) and the municipalities of Panama and Colon, concluded Blue Revolution Week, an event that marked the launch of the Circular Cities: Beyond Plastic project in Panama.
By Alberto Pacheco Capella, Head, Regional Seas ProgrammeToday, 24 October marks United Nations Day, our 80th anniversary under the theme The Future We Want: The UN We Need: Reaffirming Our Collective Commitment to Multilateralism. It is a moment not only to celebrate the United Nations’ enduring vision but also to renew our commitment to human rights, sustainable development and collective action.
The Cartagena Convention Secretariat extends its sincere appreciation to all participants who joined the recent Conferences of the Parties (COPs) to the Convention and its Protocols, held from 13 to 16 October in Kingston, Jamaica — both in person and virtually.We look forward to continuing our collaboration with all of you to advance the protection and sustainable development of the Caribbean Sea. La Secretaría del Convenio de Cartagena expresa su más
Latin America and Caribbean Leaders Adopt Landmark Action Plan for Blue Economy Resilience at COP18 in Kingston, JamaicaNew Strategic Roadmap Tackles Marine Pollution and Marine Biodiversity Threats to Safeguard US$400 Billion Regional Economy
By Christopher Corbin Coordinator, UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat
We’re Hiring! We are excited to have you join our team!We are seeking an Administrative and Finance AssistantThis post is located in the Caribbean Environment Programme, at the Kingston, Jamaica duty station.Under the UNEP's Ecosystems Division and the direct Supervision of the Administrative and Fund Management Officer, Caribbean Environment Programme
Eighteenth Meeting of the Cartagena Convention to Address Mounting Pressures of Marine Pollution, and Biodiversity Loss
National Policy Dialogue on Marine Litter Prevention & Capacity Building Workshops on Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - The British Virgin Islands Driving Change Together: Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Workshops Ignites Action in the British Virgin Islands
The Circular Plastic Economy Cities Network in Latin America and the Caribbean brings together six cities from Colombia, Jamaica, and Panama, with the support of UNEP and the GEF. Its goal is to promote regional cooperation, share experiences, and implement circular economy strategies to reduce plastic pollution, including marine plastics. Nine additional cities are expected to join, strengthening a coordinated and sustainable approach to plastic management in the region.
During Environment Week, experiences like those in Panama remind us that solutions to #PlasticPollution start locally—with partnerships and concrete actions. Faced with a challenge that impacts ecosystems, health, and economies, cities play a key role in transforming production and consumption systems. From product redesign to stronger recycling and education, a circular and inclusive approach paves the way toward cleaner, more resilient development.
Organized by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), National Environmental Awareness Week 2025 will take place in Jamaica from 1–8 June, aligned with global efforts for World Environment Day and World Oceans Day. This year’s theme, “Turning the Tide: Combatting Plastic Pollution for Ocean Resilience,” highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution and protect Jamaica’s marine ecosystems.
At the recent United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France, Christopher Corbin, Coordinator of the UNEP Cartagena Convention Secretariat delivered a powerful message: Sargassum inundations are no longer occasional, with major events reported annually across the Caribbean. from the Mexican Caribbean and Central America to the Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Grenada, and Colombia.
The Cartagena Convention Secretariat is proud to announce the 25th anniversary of the entry into force of the Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW Protocol) being observed today, June 18, 2025. This significant milestone marks a quarter century of dedicated efforts to conserve and sustainably manage the rich and fragile marine and coastal biodiversity of the Wider Caribbean Region.
Message from Christopher Corbin, Coordinator Cartagena Convention Secretariat, Ecosystems Division
The third United Nations Ocean Conference will be held in Nice, France, from 9 to 13 June 2025, co-hosted by the Governments of France and Costa Rica. Li Junhua, Under-Secretary-General for Economic and Social Affairs at the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, serves as the Conference Secretary-General.
Message from Chris Corbin on the Observance of Jamaica’s Labour Day, May 23, 2025 UNEP Congratulates Government on Environmental Focus for Labour DayEncourages Ratification of Cartagena Convention SPAW Protocol
We’re Hiring! We are excited to have you join our team!We are seeking a Programme Management InternThe post is located within UNEP-Cartagena Convention Secretariat, Kingston, Jamaica, under the GEF CReW+ Project, which falls under the Assessment & Management of Environmental Pollution (AMEP) sub-programme. Under the overall supervision of the Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Management Officer/Regional Project Coordinator,
UK and UNEP Join Forces with Jamaica to Tackle Marine Pollution Threatening Coastal Livelihoods and Food SecurityInitiative set to enhance water quality and unlock sustainable growth in Jamaica’s blue economy
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CEP was established in 1981 as part of the Regional Seas Programme in recognition of the importance and value of the Wider Caribbean Region’s fragile and vulnerable coastal and marine ecosystems including endemic plants and animals.