Jamaica and the Caribbean’s first net zero energy building was officially opened yesterday on the University of the West Indies’ (UWI) Mona Campus. The 2,300-square-foot structure, situated along Gibraltar Way, is designed as a model to encourage construction of sustainable and energy-efficient buildings throughout the region. As a prototype, it

 “Cockpit Country Water ” is a short video about the importance of Cockpit Country in regulating Jamaica’s water cycle, providing 40% of Jamaica’s clean, fresh water to 6 parishes. Cockpit Country’s underground reservoir is the most important fresh water source in Jamaica.   TO SIGN PETITION, CLICK ON LINK BELOW:

Here are five reasons why we need to protect Cockpit Country by Diana McCaulay. Diana McCaulay is the CEO of Jamaica Environment Trust (JET). Cockpit Country is a rugged, forested area of west-central Jamaica, rich in plants, animals, water and history. It is home to about 70,000 people, including the

Meet the Man Saving Jamaica’s Sea Turtles “Mel Tennant came to Jamaica in 2003, purchasing a home overlooking Oracabessa’s Gibraltar Beach, and expecting to enjoy his retirement in tropical quiet. The following year, Tennant observed turtle tracks on Gibraltar Beach for the first time. Further investigation led him to find

Construction of the Caribbean’s first Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is to commence shortly at The University of the West Indies (UWI).  Ground was broken on May 10 at the UWI for the approximately J$61.48 million (US$500,000) project, to be situated along Gibraltar Way on the UWI Mona campus. The

  A study jointly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona  is now underway to ascertain the climate resilience and status of commercial buildings across the region. According to the “Developing Design Concepts for Climate Change Resilient Buildings in the Caribbean”

The following is by a concerned Jamaican Mr. Marc Goodman. One of the Caribbean’s most spectacular and tranquil natural sites, Jamaica’s Blue Lagoon has long been abandoned to touts, illegal activity and decay, but is now being developed (most recent being a large artificial beach on its shores, the site

Here is a statement put out by members of the Jamaica Environmental Advocacy Network (JEAN) on what they are calling a “war on the environment”… Your thoughts? “Reeling from announcement after announcement of the pending destruction of Jamaica’s natural resources, environmentalists and sustainable tourism advocates say the Government of Jamaica

Cockpit Country, Trelawny Did you know that Jamaica’s Cockpit Country… Has one of the world’s most remarkable levels of environmental biodiversity