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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, 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...
Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice. Guest host Paula Joseph sat down with Emme Christie, a Jamaican PhD candidate, LGBTQ advocate, and climate justice warrior. In this episode, we delve into the heart of Emme's work, a mission to amplify the voices of the Caribbean in the face of the ever-escalating climate crisis.Emme's journey began in the lab, but it was venturing into communities that awakened them to the inju...
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. Ainka Granderson, Resilience Lead at the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI).Dr. Ainka Granderson's mission at CANARI is crystal clear: to empower local communities, their livelihoods, and the natural ecosystems they depend on to withstand the threats of climate change and related disasters. Recognizing that the climate 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 Gillian Goddard, the dynamic Founder of the Alliance of Rural Communities (ARC). ARC is a non-profit organization that brings together rural and semi-rural residents with urban partners to create intentional communities focusing on regenerative farming, sustainable rural livelihoods, and circular economies.Gillian takes us on a fascinating j...
This episode features a fireside chat to launch the impactful advocacy campaign, "Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice." Dive into this dynamic collaboration of The Climate Conscious Podcast and The Breadfruit Collective, co-chairs of the Gender Working Group under the Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance. Together, they're driving the impactful advocacy campaign, aligned with the Conference of Parties (COP).Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion w...
In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, chats with Cytandra Hoover, a Global Social Impact and Insurance Consultant. As World leaders convene at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, to negotiate collective action and the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, the Caribbean is particularly concerned about the impacts of rising global temperatures such as extreme weather events and sea level rise. In the face of increasing climate vulnerability, how does inclus...
In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, chats with three experts on Caribbean priorities for COP28 and how preparing and de-risking energy projects can function as “the secret sauce” to unlock resilient, renewable energy at scale: David Gumbs, Director with RMI Islands and former CEO of the Anguillan Utility Company.Dr. James Fletcher, CEO of Soloricon and former St. Lucian Minister of Public ServiceIje Ikoku Okeke, Managing Director with RMI’s Catalytic Climate Capital and Global South Pr...
In today's episode, host and sustainability consultant Derval Barzey continues the journey through the ABCs of Climate Change—an exciting and informative exploration of the essential building blocks of climate science and environmental awareness.Key concepts discussed: [Green] Hydrogen[Climate Change] ImpactsJust TransitionLinks to resources mentioned in this episode: E032. A Fossil Fuel Free Future? with Paul Martin: https://www.buzzsprout.com/971353/9238375PODCAST SURVEY: Ple...
PODCAST SURVEY: Please take a few minutes to complete The Climate Conscious Podcast Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7JDFMT5We appreciate your feedback! In today's episode, host and sustainability consultant Derval Barzey continues the journey through the ABCs of Climate Change—an exciting and informative exploration of the essential building blocks of climate science and environmental awareness.Key concepts discussed: [Climate] FinanceFast FashionGreenhouse GasesGreenwashingL...
In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, chats with climate specialist and ocean enthusiast Khadija Stewart about the controversial issue of Deep Sea Mining. Khadija is the Caribbean Regional Representative for Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) working on Deep Sea Mining. She is passionate about increasing youth engagement in climate action, specifically the nexus of ocean conservation and climate change. She gives an overview of deep sea mining and highlights the key environmental concerns...
In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dorraine Duncan, a city planner and the visionary founder behind Island City Lab. Together, they examine the crucial nexus where urban development meets the formidable challenge of climate change in the Caribbean.As our world grapples with the unsettling reality of climate breakdown, the Caribbean finds itself at the forefront of confronting catastrophic changes. The region faces daunting challenges, includ...
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