The Climate Conscious Podcast

Derval Barzey

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The Climate Conscious Podcast

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.

6 SEPT

Defending the Ocean: Civil Action against Deep Sea Mining | Dahvia Hylton

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...

41 min
17 AUG · BONUS

Better Than Before: Reimagining Caribbean Development | FLASHBACK

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 and Climate resilient COVID-19 Recovery", with support of the Open Society Foundations (OSF).Episode 1 - Reimagining Development in the Caribbean | feat. Nicole Leotaud, CANARIEpisode 2 - Closing the gap: Gender equality and social inclusion in the Cari...

5 min
31 JUL

VAKSANA, nurturing safe & sustainable spaces | Menakshi Babulall

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...

26 min
12 JUL

Navigating Hurricanes & Climate Resilience in The Caribbean | Kendria Ferguson

"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...

34 min
26 JUN

Climate Change ABCs pt.5 | Derval Barzey

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...

22 min
14 JUN

The Caribbean Solar Evolution | Leslie Hufstetler

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...

52 min
5 JUN

One with the Land: Restoring Earth, Transforming Ourselves | A World Environment Day Celebration

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...

1h 12m
24 MAY

Exploring Climate, Culture & Connections | Dainalyn Swaby

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 ...

1h 19m

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.

Creator

Derval Barzey
Years Active

2020 - 2024
Episodes

90
Rating

Clean
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