Media’s Role in Amplifying Environmental Justice

In this episode of Defending Our Rights: Environmental Justice in Jamaica, award-winning journalist and attorney Dionne Jackson Miller explores how the media can help drive environmental awareness and accountability. From challenges in accessing information to the importance of investigative reporting, she unpacks the role journalists play in making environmental issues relatable and urgent. The conversation also touches on how the Escazú Agreement could strengthen press freedom and support environmental defenders. With insights on the limits of Jamaica’s Access to Information Act and the need for stronger environmental storytelling, this episode highlights why a well-informed public is key to protecting our natural resources.The views expressed in this video are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect those of the Jamaica Environment Trust.Connect with the Defending Our Rights: Environmental Justice in Jamaica Campaign! Visit - https://defenders.jamentrust.org/Follow - https://www.instagram.com/defendersja/Episodes also available at - https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/global-yaadie/