In the final episode of Defending Our Rights: Environmental Justice in Jamaica, Nicole Leotaud, Elected Representative to the Public for the Escazú Agreement, reflects on what’s next for Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. The conversation unpacks why ratification of the treaty is critical, the gaps in public awareness, and how greater participation can transform environmental decision-making.

Nicole highlights lessons from other countries, the role of civil society in holding governments accountable, and the collaborative push needed to secure stronger protections for environmental defenders. This closing episode looks ahead, offering practical ways advocacy can turn momentum into lasting change.

The views expressed in this video are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the Jamaica Environment Trust.

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What does it take to be a young advocate for the environment in Jamaica? Eleanor Terrelonge knows firsthand. In this episode, she shares her journey as a youth environmental defender, from navigating tokenism and limited access to information, to challenging the fear of speaking out.

The conversation explores how the Escazú Agreement could offer stronger support and real decision-making power for young people passionate about protecting their future. Eleanor also reflects on the urgent need for more inclusive spaces, greater policy support, and broader visibility for youth-led advocacy.

It’s a conversation about courage, climate action, and the hope for a more empowered generation.

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Beaches in Jamaica aren’t just pretty spots, they are part of childhood memories, family outings and local culture. But what happens when those same beaches are suddenly fenced off? In this episode, Dr. Devon Taylor of the Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement(JABBEM) talks about why public beach access is disappearing and why it matters to all of us. Dr. Devon Taylor unpacks the historical struggles for public beach access and JABBEM’s push for legislative reform.

He shares how outdated colonial laws, private development and community displacement fuel this struggle and how the Escazú Agreement could help Jamaicans reclaim their right to these spaces.

This episode looks at what it really means to defend public spaces and why access to our beaches is about culture, equality and our connection to the places we love.

The views expressed in this video are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the Jamaica Environment Trust.

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