Essay Competition 2026
Jamaica’s agricultural sector is among the most climate-exposed in the Caribbean. Smallholder farmers across the island face intensifying threats from stronger hurricanes, prolonged droughts, and erratic rainfall, which reduce yields, damage infrastructure, and deepen rural food insecurity. Recently, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island in October 2025, highlighted these climate vulnerabilities, caused widespread crop losses, and left tens of thousands of farming households in need of recovery support.
How to Enter
About the Competition
The e-Biome Essay Competition is designed to engage Jamaican secondary school students in structured, evidence-based thinking about climate-resilient agriculture. Students are challenged to go beyond awareness such as to research real farming techniques, connect them to Jamaica’s national development goals, and propose tangible project ideas that could be realized in their own schools and communities.
Essay Theme
“Building Resilience and Innovation in Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector”
e-Biome launches its Essay Competition on the theme “Building Resilience and Innovation in Jamaica’s Agricultural Sector.” The competition focuses on climate-resilient farming techniques and therefore, engages secondary school students across Jamaica in the national dialogue on climate-resilient agriculture.
Prizes
Prizes are awarded per category and apply to both Lower School and Upper School:
1st Place - Tablets
2nd Place - Book Vouchers
3rd Place - Gift Baskets
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Submission
Essays must be submitted using the Official e-Biome Competition Template. The essay must be attached in PDF format and submitted to ebiomemedical@gmail.com.
Font: Times New Roman, Size 12. Line spacing: double spaced.
Word count: Lower School (Forms 7-9): 500-700 words | Upper School (Forms 10-12): 800-1,000 words.
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Submission Template
Essays must be submitted using the Official e-Biome Competition Template. The essay must be attached in PDF format and submitted to ebiomemedical@gmail.com.