POCACITO conversations

Brendan O'Donnell and Max Gruenig
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We’re reflecting on some of the conversations POCACITO was fortunate to be a part of which we want to share with you. Some of these talks took place as part of POCACITO events, and some are standalone conversations. One thing that kept coming up is that the critical work of environmental and climate justice is happening at the local level. And it’s being led by civil society. We met with community organizers and activists from Kyiv; Berlin; St. James Parish, Louisiana; Superior, Arizona, and many more to learn what this work looks like, and how we can help. Electronic music track X1 by frankum -- https://freesound.org/s/426470/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

  1. Episode 1

    Nature-based solutions in Jamaica Bay

    Hello and welcome to another edition of the POCACITO conversations. Today’s episode takes us to Jamaica Bay in New York City and was recorded on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  I am Max Gruenig, your host for today and I met with Elizabeth Stoehr Deputy Director with the  Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy and her colleague Anil Pasram Stewardship Programs Manager with the Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy as well as Wetlands Fellows Devin Johnson and Matthew Wojcik. They braved pretty low temperatures to meet on one of the coldest days of the season.  This is part one of two of recordings around Jamaica Bay. Elizabeth is a member of the German-American Nature-Based Solutions Exchange GANBASE, a program run by POCACITO and supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). I first talked to Elizabeth at the Jamaica Bay Parks Conservancy office in Rockaway Park, on Jamaica Bay, before meeting Anil and the Wetlands Fellows at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. We then ventured out into the cold, taking what is normally a quaint stroll. Thank you so much for tuning in today into part one. Our next episode takes us to Floyd Bennett Field, a former airfield on Jamaica Bay where we will meet with Terri Carta, the Executive Director at Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy, as well as Elizabeth. Many thanks to Frankum for the music. Electronic music track X1 by frankum -- https://freesound.org/s/426470/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    Nature-based solutions in Jamaica Bay

  2. Episode 2

    Exploring Floyd Bennett Field

    Hello and welcome back to another edition of the POCACITO conversations. Today’s episode takes us to Jamaica Bay in New York City and was recorded on Sunday, February 8, 2026.  This is part two of two of recordings around Jamaica Bay. I am Max Gruenig, your host for today and I met with Terri Carta, the Executive Director at Jamaica Bay Rockaway Parks Conservancy, as well as Elizabeth Stoehr, Deputy Director with the  Jamaica Bay-Rockaway Parks Conservancy. And yes, it was pretty cold.  Elizabeth is a member of the German-American Nature-Based Solutions Exchange GANBASE, a program run by POCACITO and supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE). Thank you so much for tuning in today into part two of our recordings around Jamaica Bay. Stay tuned for more episodes around nature, the environment and climate change. Many thanks to Frankum for the music.Electronic music track X1 by frankum -- https://freesound.org/s/426470/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

    Exploring Floyd Bennett Field

  3. Episode 3

    Protecting Ecuador's Mangrove Forests - the Example of Isla Costa Rica

    In this episode, we hear about the efforts of the community of Isla Costa Rica, Ecuador, to protect their mangrove forests. Joining us are Wendy Chávez, a researcher currently completing her PhD in Sociology at the University of Bonn; Dr. Christine Beitl, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Maine; Ecuadorian economist Harry Haro; and Bryan Flores, educator, economist, and principal of the local school on Isla Costa Rica. Together, they reflect on the community’s experiences with mangrove conservation and on social and economic changes associated with these efforts. This is another episode of the #GANBASE German-American Nature-Based Solutions Exchange podcast. Edited by Ben Larsen.

    Protecting Ecuador's Mangrove Forests - the Example of Isla Costa Rica

  4. Episode 4

    Climathon Baltimore

    In a world of complex interconnected problems, solutions often require the knowledge and expertise of people from diverse backgrounds and trades. For the Pocacito Network, this is both our challenge and our strength. Earlier this summer, Climathon Baltimore brought together people across disciplines from the United States and Germany, creating an ad-hoc think tank or ideation hub.We talked with some of the participants:Adam Ortiz, Deputy Secretary at the Maryland Department of the EnvironmentRachel Lamb, Assistant Secretary, Climate Policy & International Affairs, Maryland Department of the EnvironmentNora Griefahn, founder and co-CEO at nonprofit Cradle-to-Cradle, C2C.orgStephanie Phillips, Senior Manager of the City of San Antonio's Deconstruction & Circular Economy Program & Co-Founder of nonprofit Circular San AntonioFloyd Godsey, circular economy practitioner and general contractor in Baltimore Editing by Ben Larsen, many thanks!

    Climathon Baltimore
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We’re reflecting on some of the conversations POCACITO was fortunate to be a part of which we want to share with you. Some of these talks took place as part of POCACITO events, and some are standalone conversations. One thing that kept coming up is that the critical work of environmental and climate justice is happening at the local level. And it’s being led by civil society. We met with community organizers and activists from Kyiv; Berlin; St. James Parish, Louisiana; Superior, Arizona, and many more to learn what this work looks like, and how we can help. Electronic music track X1 by frankum -- https://freesound.org/s/426470/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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  • Creator
    Brendan O'Donnell and Max Gruenig
  • Episodes
    6
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
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