We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.
We are pleased to announce that our photo essay collection is now available online! Enjoy 12 inspiring stories of communities around the world fighting for a healthy environment, and winning.
We are thrilled to share great news from Jamaica - the Goat Islands are saved! A plan for a trans-shipment port and logistics hub in the Portland Bight Protected Area near Jamaica's Goat Islands has been canceled because of the threat of serious environmental damage.
We are thrilled to share great news from Jamaica - the Goat Islands are saved! A plan for a trans-shipment port and logistics hub in the Portland Bight Protected Area near Jamaica's Goat Islands has been canceled because of the threat of serious environmental damage.
We were thrilled to learn the Jamaican government has shelved a controversial multi-million dollar breakwater project that would have damaged Negril's marine environment.
We were thrilled to learn the Jamaican government has shelved a controversial multi-million dollar breakwater project that would have damaged Negril's marine environment.
ELAW eBulletin Jamaica's infamous Riverton City Dump, the only authorized dump for the capital city of Kingston, caught fire March 11, sending hundreds to the hospital and closing 50 schools and over 30 businesses. The Riverton dump burns regularly, but the March fire was of historic proportions.
ELAW eBulletin Jamaica's infamous Riverton City Dump, the only authorized dump for the capital city of Kingston, caught fire March 11, sending hundreds to the hospital and closing 50 schools and over 30 businesses. The Riverton dump burns regularly, but the March fire was of historic proportions.
ELAW Bulletin The Goat Islands, adjoining mangroves and at least one fish sanctuary in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port, proposed by the international contractor China Harbour Engineering Company. Diana McCaulay, CEO of the Jamaica Environment Trust, writes: "ELAW is helping us with legal research to build the arguments for our Access to Information case, to get critical information on the benefits of this proposal to Jamaica.
ELAW Bulletin The Goat Islands, adjoining mangroves and at least one fish sanctuary in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port, proposed by the international contractor China Harbour Engineering Company. Diana McCaulay, CEO of the Jamaica Environment Trust, writes: "ELAW is helping us with legal research to build the arguments for our Access to Information case, to get critical information on the benefits of this proposal to Jamaica.
ELAW Press ELAW partner Diana McCaulay at the Jamaica Environment Trust says, "The lack of transparency that has attended this important matter from the outset is nothing short of disgraceful."
ELAW Press ELAW partner Diana McCaulay at the Jamaica Environment Trust says, "The lack of transparency that has attended this important matter from the outset is nothing short of disgraceful."
ELAW Press The Goat Islands and two fish sanctuaries in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port, proposed by the international contractor China Harbour Engineering Company. ELAW partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) have been speaking out to challenge this short-sighted project.
ELAW Press The Goat Islands and two fish sanctuaries in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port, proposed by the international contractor China Harbour Engineering Company. ELAW partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) have been speaking out to challenge this short-sighted project.
ELAW eBulletin A tragedy is unfolding in Jamaica. The Goat Islands and two fish sanctuaries in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port.
ELAW eBulletin A tragedy is unfolding in Jamaica. The Goat Islands and two fish sanctuaries in the Portland Bight Protected Area may be destroyed to make way for a mega trans-shipment port.
Who wants to think about what happens when you flush the toilet? A visit to Jamaica’s Harbour View Sewage Treatment Plant back in the 1980s prompted ELAW partner Diana McCaulay to launch the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET).
Who wants to think about what happens when you flush the toilet? A visit to Jamaica’s Harbour View Sewage Treatment Plant back in the 1980s prompted ELAW partner Diana McCaulay to launch the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET).
Diana McCaulay from Jamaica wrote this morning to say that Pellew Island will be protected! "Thanks very much to everyone who helped with this. I hope some of you will one day get to visit what I believe is one of the most beautiful places in Jamaica."
Diana McCaulay from Jamaica wrote this morning to say that Pellew Island will be protected! "Thanks very much to everyone who helped with this. I hope some of you will one day get to visit what I believe is one of the most beautiful places in Jamaica."
During a group discussion on media and communications at the ELAW Annual Meeting, Diana McCaulay, the unstoppable CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust, lamented that she’s not considered “cool” in Jamaica. She explained that she has a hard time garnering interest in her work to protect coastal areas and reefs from the impacts of sprawling resort development -- perhaps, she wondered aloud, it is because she’s not cool.
During a group discussion on media and communications at the ELAW Annual Meeting, Diana McCaulay, the unstoppable CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust, lamented that she’s not considered “cool” in Jamaica. She explained that she has a hard time garnering interest in her work to protect coastal areas and reefs from the impacts of sprawling resort development -- perhaps, she wondered aloud, it is because she’s not cool.
In September 2000, world leaders came together in New York to adopt the United Nations Millennium Declaration, committing their nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out a series of time-bound targets - with a deadline of 2015 - that have become known as the Millennium Development Goals.
In September 2000, world leaders came together in New York to adopt the United Nations Millennium Declaration, committing their nations to a new global partnership to reduce extreme poverty and setting out a series of time-bound targets - with a deadline of 2015 - that have become known as the Millennium Development Goals.
A tiny barrier reef island in the Bahamas is currently under threat from a mega-tourist development. ELAW is working with grassroots advocates in the Caribbean to help communities have a say in decisions about coastal development and helping communities across the region share lessons and strategies.
A tiny barrier reef island in the Bahamas is currently under threat from a mega-tourist development. ELAW is working with grassroots advocates in the Caribbean to help communities have a say in decisions about coastal development and helping communities across the region share lessons and strategies.
ELAW advised Dominica's Waitukubuli Environmental Foundation (WEF) on filing public information requests and shortly thereafter, WEF submitted a request to the Dominican government demanding that it disclose any environmental studies and reports supporting the government's decision to approve a project to build an oil refinery in Dominica.
ELAW advised Dominica's Waitukubuli Environmental Foundation (WEF) on filing public information requests and shortly thereafter, WEF submitted a request to the Dominican government demanding that it disclose any environmental studies and reports supporting the government's decision to approve a project to build an oil refinery in Dominica.
The rugged forested area of western Jamaica is an internationally recognized treasure. ELAW partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust are making exciting progress protecting Jamaica`s largest contiguous forest from a potentially devastating bauxite mining
The rugged forested area of western Jamaica is an internationally recognized treasure. ELAW partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust are making exciting progress protecting Jamaica`s largest contiguous forest from a potentially devastating bauxite mining
In May, a high court ruled that a Cancun-style resort under construction at Pear Tree Bottom near Runaway Bay on Jamaica’s north coast violates Jamaican law. Undeveloped beaches in this area offer one of the few remaining spots where Jamaican families can
In May, a high court ruled that a Cancun-style resort under construction at Pear Tree Bottom near Runaway Bay on Jamaica’s north coast violates Jamaican law. Undeveloped beaches in this area offer one of the few remaining spots where Jamaican families can
E-LAW U.S. is helping partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust protect Caribbean beaches, reefs, and wetlands. JET is pioneering environmental law in Jamaica: For the first time in the country`s history, a local organization has filed for judicial review
E-LAW U.S. is helping partners at the Jamaica Environment Trust protect Caribbean beaches, reefs, and wetlands. JET is pioneering environmental law in Jamaica: For the first time in the country`s history, a local organization has filed for judicial review
