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He shares how outdated colonial laws, private development and community displacement fuel this struggle and how the Escazú Agreement could help Jamaicans reclaim their right to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