In this episode of the CLASP podcast series, host Derval Barzey sits down with Professor Rosalea Hamilton, Chair of the Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CARIPHIL) and CEO of the Lasco Chin Foundation, to discuss how collaborative philanthropy
Welcome to the CLASP Podcast Series.In this introductory episode of the CLASP podcast series, host Derval Barzey discusses the intersection of climate action and philanthropy in the Caribbean with Erica Miller, Head of Climate at WINGS and Anth
Welcome to the CLASP podcast series where climate action meets philanthropy in the Caribbean and beyond. In this series we examine the transformative power of strategic impact giving and grassroots resilience in tackling the climate crisis. So
In this episode of the Climate Conscious Podcast, we delve into the complexities of sustainability planning with Petal Joseph, a sustainability expert and LEED consultant. Petal shares her unique journey from environmental science to urban plan
Meet Sheena Zuniga, the President of the National Garifuna Council in Belize. Sheena shares insights into the pressing climate challenges facing the Garifuna communities, particularly the impact of coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and changi
Meet Bevon Chadel Charles, the visionary CEO of Akata Farms in Grenada. In this episode Bevon shares her journey in securing climate finance to advance sustainable agriculture in Grenada. She discusses the transformative impact of funding from
Meet Shailina Lingaard, a member of the Lokono tribe, also known as the Arawak tribe in Suriname. She represents the Bureau Vereniging van Inheemse Dorpshoofden in Suriname (Bureau Association of Indigenous Village Leaders in Suriname) as known
In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast's Demystify Series, Princess Avianne Charles unpacks the deep connection between climate change and occupational safety and health. Princess Avianne Charles is a workers' rights activist and writ
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 a
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 achi
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
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
Enjoy snippets of the Better Than Before Series first released in March 2023.The Better Than Before series is a Production of The Climate Conscious Podcast in collaboration with CANARI, as part of the project Amplifying Local Voices for a Just
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 nu
"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
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
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 C
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 Che
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 pr
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
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 dev
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 outli
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.Deann
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 s
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