The Jetter – Volume 1 No. 8 (March 2015)
The Jetter is the magazine of the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). Find out more about JET’s activities, projects and campaigns. Volume 1, Number 8.
The Jetter – Volume 1 No. 9 (October 2015)
The Jetter is the magazine of the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). Find out more about JET’s activities, projects and campaigns. Volume 1, Number 9.
Nuff Respect for Nature: A simple overview of environmental issues and the constitutional right to a clean and healthy environment in the island of Jamaica
Nuff Respect for Nature was produced by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) for the Civil Society Boost Initiative project implemented by RISE Life Management Services (2017 -2019) with funding from the European Union. The project aims to improve the overall capacity and accountability of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) within Jamaica, […]
Garbage and the Gully: Investigating Attitudes to solid waste management along the South Gully, Montego Bay, St James
Poor solid waste management practices are one of the most challenging environmental issues in Jamaica. The South Gully Research Project examined the solid waste issues surrounding the South Gully, which is located in one of Jamaica’s major resort areas, Montego Bay, St. James. The study was comprised of a desktop study to determine the source […]
Waste Reduction Options for Jamaica
Jamaica, like many other developing countries, struggles to manage increasing amounts of solid waste. Find out more about reducing your waste and other ways to manage your garbage better in this Earth Facts publication.
Earth Facts – Wetlands
A wetland is any place that is regularly flooded with fresh, brackish or salty water. Find out more about wetlands, their importance, and what we can do to protect them in this issue of Earth Facts.
Earth Facts – Recycling
What is recycling and why is it important? Find out more about the process and how you can recycle in this issue of Earth Facts.
Earth Facts – Sea Turtles…Ancient Mariners
Sea turtles have roamed the oceans for over 100 million years. They are reptiles – they need air to breathe, they are “cold-blooded” and they lay leathery eggs. All sea turtles have been heavily exploited by humans and all are afforded some degree of legal protection. Find ou more about sea turtles in this issue […]
Earth Facts – Marine Mammals
Have you ever seen a whale or dolphin and wondered about them? What do they eat, do they live in Jamaica and why are they called marine mammals? This issue of Earth Facts will answer some basic questions about marine mammals.
Earth Facts – Coral Reefs
What is a coral reef? What are the different kinds of coral reefs? How are we harming coral reefs, and what can we do to help them? Learn more in this issue of Earth Facts.
