Dr. Peter Edwards is a marine scientist and environmental economist dedicated to advancing sustainable solutions for Jamaica's coastal ecosystems. Serving as a council member of the Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals and the environment sector lead for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council, Dr. Edwards advocates for urgent action on critical environmental issues, particularly the growing threat of plastic pollution and the need to protect Jamaica's coastal ecosystems. His leadership in these areas is driven by a deep passion for creating impactful change, both locally and globally.

Dr. Edwards believes that the key to a sustainable future lies in utilizing landscapes more effectively, improving town planning, and adopting smart growth approaches. He passionately calls for reducing urban sprawl by increasing high-rise developments in urban centers and promoting responsible coastal tourism. Dr. Edwards emphasizes that concepts like reducing, reusing, and recycling must go beyond buzzwords and be integrated into everyday practices. His focus on conserving and restoring degraded ecosystems—such as coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds—highlights their critical role in providing services that benefit people, including protecting life and property from storms and hurricanes.

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