Government of Jamaica
Jamaica achieves milestone as first MSC-certified conch fishery in the world
The announcement was made during the official closing out of the Jamaica Conch Competitiveness Project, where stakeholders gathered to celebrate the success of a multifaceted initiative supported by Compete Caribbean, a private sector development programme that backs innovative and practical solutions to promote economic growth and development across the Caribbean, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), and the governments of Canada and the United Kingdom. “MSC certification is not just a blue label on a package,” said Roderick Francis, Jamaica Conch Cluster lead, during his address.
“It represents a commitment to the environment, to the people of Jamaica, and to a future of economic sustainability for generations to come. This certification guarantees that Jamaica’s conch fishery meets the highest global standards for sustainability and responsible fishing,” added Francis.
