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The Climate Conscious Podcast amplifies the Caribbean perspective on climate change and sustainable development. Hosted by Derval Barzey, we feature insightful conversations with guests as we advocate for inclusive, resilient, sustainable development through dialogue. We're creating awareness, capturing learnings, and telling our stories of resilience with authenticity. Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast's Demystify Series, Christian Wassermann, the founder of Plastic Compact, explains an innovative approach to addressing plastic pollution.Christian shares the vision behind his project—a mobile app that incentivizes plastic waste collection through micro rewards, empowering individuals to take actionable steps against plastic pollution.Key points:The pressing challenges of plastic waste, its impact on human health and ecosystems, and the import...
Derval and Jesse Ramcharan discuss the importance of SDG 16 Peace, Justice, and strong institutions. Jesse explains that strong institutions are crucial for creating inclusive, just, and sustainable societies, and they directly support the achievement of other SDGs.Jesse Ramcharan is a transformational leader and business consultant specializing in digital transformation and change management. He is the Regional Director of USIDHR – US Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights, the Country Dire...
Demystifying Carbon CaptureThe first episode of the Demystify series explores various aspects of carbon capture, including its role in addressing global decarbonisation challenges, environmental justice concerns, and the importance of community engagement in implementation. This conversation also touched on the risks of carbon dioxide storage and transportation, as well as the need to consider social and economic factors in the transition to renewable energy sources.Marsha King, a sustai...
Activist & Educator, Dahvia Hylton is leading protest action in Jamaica against Deep Sea Mining (DSM). In this episode, she makes a strong case for why this activity should not be supported. She outlines the tangible and intangible value of the ocean, including climate regulation and marine biodiversity, the potential environmental, cultural and social impacts of DSM and highlights the work of the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council in defending the sustainability of the Ocean and by ext...
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Menakshi Babulall, a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, community development, and sustainability. Menakshi, the founder of A Different View Project and Vaksana, is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for women and children in her homeland of Guyana. In this episode, we explore Menakshi's journey, motivations, and the transformative work she is leading.Episode Highlights:Menakshi's personal story and the founding of A Differe...
"Major hurricanes come with major price tags."Join us for an insightful episode featuring Kendria Ferguson, a native of The Bahamas with extensive expertise in sustainable development and disaster management. She is pursuing her PhD at the UWI Mona Sustainable Development Institute, focusing on the socio-economic impact of natural disasters in the Bahamian context.In this episode, Kendria shares her first-hand experiences and insights on the impacts of hurricanes on Caribbean communities, emp...
Welcome to Part 5 of Climate Change ABCs. In this episode, host Derval Barzey continues our mission to break down complex climate jargon into understandable terms. This episode covers the letters 0 through ROcean Acidification - With increasing concentrations of CO2 released into the atmosphere from human activities, the world's oceans are absorbing more and more carbon dioxide. This alters the pH of the ocean making it more acidic than usual. Paris Agreement - an international treaty ad...
Leslie Hufstetler is the CEO of Infinigen Renewables, a prominent renewable energy platform dedicated to developing and operating utility-scale solar and commercial and industrial (C&I) projects across Puerto Rico, the Caribbean and North and Central America. High oil prices stimulated a shift in Puerto Rico's energy mix from fossil fuels to a greater share of renewables. This alternative not only lowered the cost of energy but reduced greenhouses emissions and air pollution. Leslie...
In honour of World Environment Day 2024, Derval Barzey of The Climate Conscious Podcast and Marion Atieno Osieyo of the Black Earth Podcast hosted a special webinar: One with the Land, Restoring Earth, Transforming Ourselves.Speakers: Milka Chepkorir - Introduced the ICCA model and explained the concept of territories of life using examples from her ancestral home in Kenya, Africa. Dr Gaius Eudoxie - Highlighted the role of soil in planetary health and achieving the UN SDGsSarah Q...
We welcome back Dainalyn Swaby, a seasoned Development Communication Specialist and host of the Global Yaadie podcast. With over a decade of experience in climate change, agriculture, and youth engagement, Dainalyn has led numerous impactful projects both locally and internationally.Our discussion highlights:The Global Yaadie Podcast Journey: Dainalyn shares her experiences founding and hosting the podcast, focusing on its mission to connect climate, culture, and community.Balancing Multiple ...
In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast, host Derval Barzey continues our mission to break down complex climate jargon into understandable terms. This episode covers the letters K through N.K is for Kyoto Protocol:We explore the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty established in 1997 aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally. Keeling Curve: a scientific graph that tracks the concentration of carbon dioxide in the Earth's atmosphere and a fundamental indicator...
In this episode, we examine the critical aspect of climate change: loss and damage. Our guest, Christianne Zakour, is a specialist in loss and damage and climate peace and security and has extensive background in advocating for small island developing states.As a key figure in various youth-led initiatives, Christianne sheds light on the profound impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities, particularly in the Caribbean region. She highlights the urgent need to proactively address cli...
In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast, we delve into the impact of climate change on coastal communities in the CaribbeanDr. Deborah Villarroel-Lamb is an advocate for innovative engineering solutions in coastal protection. She outlines how hard and soft engineering solutions and a hybrid approach can be deployed to safeguard coastal assets. The discussion highlights the intersection of engineering and ecology, examining how integrating nature into design processes can enhance...
Happy Earth Day! Four years ago The Climate Conscious Podcast was launched. As we turn 4 we revisit the topic of our very first episode: Gen Z Holds the Key. We're joined by Deanna Albert, Sustainability Consultant with Advisor Next Door.Deanna's journey is as diverse as her expertise, spanning projects in environmental stewardship, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity conservation. As she shares her insights, she highlights the challenges and miscon...
Can you believe it? It’s been four years since we embarked on this incredible journey.It has been an enriching experience navigating the realms of climate change and sustainable development from the Caribbean perspective.Our podcast tells our stories of resilience and innovation, empowering our listeners to change behaviours and challenge systems.Through knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and partnerships, we've evolved into a dynamic force for inclusivity and resilience throughout the Caribbean re...
Welcome to the Climate Conscious Podcast, where we delve into the intersection of climate change, human rights, and advocacy. Host, Derval Barzey is joined by two inspiring guests, Cailin Ruff and Stavroula Kyriazis, third-year law students at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.Cailin and Stavroula's dedication to international human rights, particularly focusing on women's rights, is remarkable. As student law clerks for the International Human Rights Center, they've been actively addressing t...
In this 3-peat pod to pod, Derval Barzey, founder of the Climate Conscious Podcast, joins Global Yaadie to discuss her journey and pivotal work in sustainability. They explore the evolution of The Climate Conscious Podcast and the advocacy campaigns launched through the platform.Derval delves into the Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Series and the Truth Be Told campaign which tackled the intersection of climate, gender justice and other social issues. The climate podcast hosts discuss the...
This episode features a fireside chat to conclude the impactful advocacy campaign, "Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice" hosted on 29 January 2024The Truth Be Told campaign concludes just as it started, with a fireside chat featuring a dynamic group of Caribbean women. The Campaign created a space that amplifies the voices of women, youth and indigenous people and gives visibility to people doing the work to build a sustainable, resilient and just C...
Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice. Guest host Paula Joseph sat down with Dr. Angelique Nixon, Director of CAISO, a feminist LGBTQI+ civil society organization in Trinidad and Tobago, about the profound impact of climate change on gender justice in the Caribbean.The Caribbean, known for its vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes, is facing a stark reality – the intersection of climate change and gender injus...
Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice. Guest host Paula Joseph sat down with human rights lawyer and founder of Freedom Imaginaries, Malene Alleyne to explore the intersection of climate change, gender equality, and human rights in the Caribbean. Malene defines climate change as more than just an environmental concern. In this enlightening podcast, we unravel profound insights on the implications of catastrophi...
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