24 episodes

Join us as we discuss Cayman Islands environmental issues, achievements and conservation efforts with the researchers and individuals who work to protect our Islands biodiversity and beauty.

Protecting Paradise Podcast Bella Rooney

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Join us as we discuss Cayman Islands environmental issues, achievements and conservation efforts with the researchers and individuals who work to protect our Islands biodiversity and beauty.

    Nature Positive: Specie Recovery with Frank Roulstone

    Nature Positive: Specie Recovery with Frank Roulstone

    This week we chat about biodiversity and species recovery with National Trust of the Cayman Islands Executive Director, Frank Roulstone.
    Check out of the incredible conservation work done at the National Trust of the Cayman Islands here 
    Along with DOE species recovery programs here 
    And CCMI restoration programs here
    Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives!
    You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in touch! :)
    Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney 
    Music: James Brake

    • 34 min
    Nature Positive: Food & Farming with Anna Russell-Knee and Demoy Nash

    Nature Positive: Food & Farming with Anna Russell-Knee and Demoy Nash

    This week we chat about sustainable farming with Senior Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure, Demoy Nash and, Environmental lawyer and environmentalist Anna Russell-Knee.
    For more information about the Food & Nutrition Security Policy click here
    Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives!
    You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in touch! :)
    Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney
    Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media
    Music: James Brake

    • 1 hr 1 min
    ReGen: Richard McAree

    ReGen: Richard McAree

    This week we chat with Dart ESG program manager, Richard McAree about the much anticipated ReGen Project and their state-of-the-art energy recovery and recycling centre that will transform solid waste management in the Cayman Islands.
    For more project details you can check out the ReGen Website
    For news updates, keep an eye on the Cayman Compass and Government press releases while we await the Environmental Impact Report.
     
    Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy of Retrospekt Media
    Music: James Brake
    Script: Bella Rooney

    • 53 min
    Nature Positive: Climate Change with Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie

    Nature Positive: Climate Change with Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie

    This week we chat Climate Change 101 with Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resilienc, Mrs. Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie! No one likes change, but a changing climate demands action at all levels. We all have a part to play starting with understanding the basics!
    With the upcoming consultations, we urge you to visit the ministries website: https://www.gov.ky/sustainability/climatechangepolicy and read the Climate Change Risk Assessment and Evidence Report!
    Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives!
    You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in contact! :)
    Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney
    Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media
    Music: James Brake

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Environmental Education: Robin Davies

    Environmental Education: Robin Davies

    This week chat with long time educator and Principle Robin Davies about the past, present and future of environmental education. Creating future sustainable citizens is no easy task, but a vital one as we continue to grow as a global population!
     
    You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @protectingparadiseky and remember we always want your feedback and topic suggestions!
     
    Music: James Brake 
    Script: Bella Rooney 

    • 41 min
    Nature Positive: Fisheries with Courtney Platt

    Nature Positive: Fisheries with Courtney Platt

    Welcome back to the second episode in our Nature Positive series with Sustainable Cayman! This episode we dive into fisheries and the state of our reef fish populations with commercial photographer, diver and deep sub operator, Courtney Platt!
    For more by Courtney Platt check out his TEDxUCCI talk here
    For a link to download the Department of Environments new Marine Park App click here 
    Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives!
    You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in contact! :)
    Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney, Courtney Platt
    Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media
    Music: James Brake

    • 57 min

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