Our Mission
Jamaica Environment Trust
The mission of the Jamaica Environment Trust is to protect Jamaica’s natural resources using education, advocacy and the law to influence individual and organizational behaviour and public policy and practice.
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Help JET make a difference!
Make a Donation
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is working to protect Jamaica’s natural resources and needs your support. Here’s how you can help Jamaica’s environment by donating to JET.
Join JET
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) is a membership organisation. Become a member of JET or renew your membership to support the work we do.
Become a Volunteer
Find out more about how you can volunteer with the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). Please provide all the necessary details so we can contact you when we need help.
Our History
The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) was formed in 1991 by a group of citizens concerned about the state of Jamaica’s natural environment. We are a non-profit, non-governmental membership organization based in the Kingston and St. Andrew area, but our projects are implemented all over the island. We are a registered company limited by guarantee under Jamaica’s Companies Act (non profit). We are also a registered charity under Section 12 (h) of the Jamaican Income Tax Act and donations to JET in Jamaica are fully tax deductible.
30+ years of service
> 1 Million Pounds
of garbage from the environment since 1993
> 90,000 volunteers
> 350 schools impacted
Projects
Our Work
Newsroom
Environment loses a friend in Maxwell – Jamaica Gleaner
Environment loses a friend in Maxwell Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Environment Trust baffled by coal plant talks – Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica Environment Trust baffled by coal plant talks Jamaica Gleaner
Red Dirt – the Environmental Consequences of the Bauxite-Alumina Industry in Jamaica – UCL – London’s Global University
Red Dirt - the Environmental Consequences of the Bauxite-Alumina Industry in Jamaica UCL - London's Global University
Publications
Latest Publications
List of Recyclers- Updated May 2024 58.92 KB 406 downloads
List of Recyclers- Updated May 2024 ...
Climate Assessment for Cockpit Country 10.11 MB 255 downloads
This report details the impacts of climate change on Cockpit Country, exploring its...