
Negril is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jamaica, characterised by its white sand beaches and rich natural biodiversity. However, just like in many popular tourism destinations around the world, the livelihoods of local people in the region, who rely on revenue from tourism, are threatened by the overdevelopment of the resort area and the harmful effects of climate change. The continued erosion of Negril’s beautiful white sand beaches is evidence of this, along with natural biodiversity loss, extreme weather events and pollution.
Following the successful completion of the first phase of this project in May 2025, the second phase of TUI Junior Academy Jamaica continues to empower young people, especially those with physical disabilities, to become eco champions in their communities. Supporting the project’s strong emphasis on fighting climate change, environmental education is delivered via a fully sustainable facility at Sav Inclusive, an accessible, special-needs school.