Senator Kamina Johnson Smith, Foreign Affairs Minister, on Friday, joined representatives from more than 150 countries in signing the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
It took place at a special event convened by UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-Moon at the United Nations headquarters in New York and coincided with the celebration of Earth Day.
The Paris Agreement, which was adopted at the Climate Change Summit in Paris last December, signals the commitment of the international community to combat climate change and its wide-ranging effects.
Jamaica’s national energy policy, which formed the core of Jamaica’s submission to the global effort, commits the country to reducing greenhouse gas emissions below 7.8 per cent of current levels.
By signing the Agreement, Jamaica gains access to technology transfer and financial, technical and capacity building support for activities to address the impact of climate change.
In the meantime, Senator Matthew Samuda says he plans to table a Private Members Motion in the Upper House for the imposition of a ban on the importation of plastic bags which hold below 50 gallons. He says the motion will also prescribe a prohibition order on the importation of Styrofoam containers.
In a statement Friday, Senator Samuda urged Jamaicans to take steps to preserve the environment.
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