The Government of Jamaica (GoJ) has been advancing its climate change agenda over the past few decades. This includes the adoption of climate change as a pillar for success in Vision 2030 Jamaica – National Development Plan, a long-term sustainable development plan. This was further enhanced when the Climate Change Policy Framework for Jamaica was promulgated in 2015, with the goal of creating a sustainable mechanism for integrating climate change considerations in governance systems (polices, plans, etc). The country submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution in November 2016 and ratified the Paris Agreement in April 2017, further signaling its commitment to enhance climate action. The initial NDC which was enshrined in the National Energy Policy (2009- 2030) highlighted the importance of national adaptation planning. In June 2020, Jamaica raised its ambition in its updated NDC to an economy-wide scope and reflecting adaptation co-benefits. In an effort to enhance adaptive capacity, the Climate Change Division identified the national adaptation plan (NAP) as critical to advancing the country’s climate change agenda.