The Climate Conscious Podcast

Welcome to the 4th and final part of CW4CJ 2025 DAY 1: “Dimensions of Resilience: Live Case Studies from the Global South” Maxine Alleyne-Esprit is a communications professional with a long history of community engagement and accountability to affected populations.   Her work in communications and community engagement has spanned a period of 25 years on behalf of private sector, community-based or...

Welcome to part 3 of CW4CJ 2025 DAY 1: “Dimensions of Resilience: Live Case Studies from the Global South” Ivy Chebiwot Kessei is a communications specialist from Kenya with a diverse background in corporate communication, journalism, and communication for development (C4D). With a strong foundation in both academic training and hands-on experience, she is passionate about harnessing the transform...

Welcome to part 2 of CW4CJ 2025 DAY 1: Live case study session on “Dimensions of Resilience: Live Case Studies from the Global South” Nicole Joseph-Chin is a globally recognized Trinbagonian social entrepreneur and social impact strategist committed to the delivery of social care and empowerment through the lenses of women’s health. She is the Founder of Ms. BrafitTM (a social care brand founded i...

Welcome to part 1 of CW4CJ 2025 DAY 1: Live case study session on “Dimensions of Resilience: Live Case Studies from the Global South” Dr Paula Henry, a primary care physician and a Public Health practitioner, graduated from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Jamaica in 1980. She holds a diploma in Family Medicine, an MBA from the Edinburgh Business School and an MPH with distinction from UWI....

Climate change is intensifying social and economic inequities worldwide, with women in the Global South, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS), rural communities, and Indigenous territories, bearing a disproportionate share of climate‑related risks.  Yet these same women design and lead some of the most innovative, community‑rooted solutions, from youth empowerment programs to rege...

The CW4CJ 2025 Keynote speaker, Kendria Ferguson is a sustainability and climate resilience specialist with over a decade of experience across the Caribbean. She holds a Master’s in Global Sustainability and is completing her Ph. D. in Sustainable Development at the University of the West Indies. Her work spans disaster risk reduction, renewable energy, environmental management, and sustainable to...

Dahvia Hylton is an educator and an activist. She currently serves as the President of the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council. She has been a staunch advocate for environmental protection and the rights of women and children, applying an intersectional approach to these issues.  Join us for Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Conference 2025 virtual conference  🗓️ 17 – 19 July 2025 💻 Online | G...

The Caribbean Women for Climate Justice (CW4CJ) Virtual Conference is back for its third edition. The voices behind The Climate Conscious and The Global Yaadie podcasts take the mic to share what’s in store.  In this  crossover episode, CW4CJ organizers, Derval and Dainalyn break down the 2025 theme “Sowing Seeds of Sustainable Solutions”. The organizers discuss why centering women is critical to...

Keatlegile Mnguni is the founder & CEO at Agrinouri, a South African agroprocessing & vegetable farming company, dedicated to crafting exceptional handcrafted sauces using natural ingredients. https://agrinouri.co.za Join us for Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Conference 2025 virtual conference  🗓️ 17 – 19 July 2025 💻 Online | Global South Voices, United 💥 Co-hosted by @TheClimateCon...

Cherisse  Braithwaite-Joseph, CEO of the Cropper Foundation, speaks about her journey in climate philanthropy and the importance of linking environmental sustainability with community development.  With over 14 years of experience across environmental management, disaster risk reduction, and community development, Cherise shares how her career has been a continuous journey toward people-centered,...

Pierre Noel is the Executive Director of the Haiti Development Institute (HDI), an organization advancing development by strengthening local leadership and institutional capacity across Haiti.  HDI’s approach centers local communities as architects of their future, particularly in climate-vulnerable regions. Through infrastructure development, civic leadership, and cross-sector partnerships, HDI o...

Rashema Ingraham is an advocate for community-engaged conservation, leading Bonefish and Tarpon Trust Bahamas. Rashima's connection to the ocean is deeply personal and rooted in her family heritage. In this episode of the CLASP series Rashema and Derval discuss the importance of marine conservation in the Caribbean, the role of community engagement in conservation efforts, and how philanthrop...

In this episode, Derval Barzey sits down with Carolyn Mahfood, CEO of the Grace Kennedy Foundation, to explore the powerful intersection of climate action and philanthropy in the Caribbean.  They discuss the foundation’s evolution over the years, its deep commitment to sustainability through ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices, and highlight the remarkable impact of initiatives l...

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 is driving climate resilience, gender equity, and grassroots empowerment across the Caribbean. With small island states facing the multiple crises of climat...

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 Anthea McLaughlin, CEO of The Caribbean Philanthropic Alliance (CariPhil) . They explore the transformative potential of the CLASP initiative. CLASP: Forging a...

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 whether you're a funder, activist, policymaker, or simply passionate about the environment, this series is for you. Join us as we uncover inspiring suc...

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 planning, discussing her work in green certification and sustainable development. She offers valuable insights on the intersection of social justice, grassroot...

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 changing fish populations. As indigenous people deeply connected to their environment, the Garifuna rely on traditional knowledge for survival. The lack of access...

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 initiatives like the Eastern Caribbean Business Resilient Challenge and the UNDP’s Blue-Green Innovation Challenge, which enabled her team to implement gree...

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 as VIDS. VIDS advocates for the legal recognition of Indigenous collective rights.  Climate change poses significant threats to Indigenous ways of life, in...

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 writer based in Trinidad and Tobago. She covers topics on human rights, labour laws, climate and environmental justice, and occupational safety and h...

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 app that incentivizes plastic waste collection through micro rewards, empowering individuals to take actionable steps against plastic pollution. Key p...

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 achievement of other SDGs. Jesse Ramcharan is a transformational leader and business consultant specializing in digital transformation and change management. He...

Demystifying Carbon Capture The 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 engagement in implementation.  This conversation also touched on the risks of carbon dioxide storage and transportation, as well as the need to consider s...

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...