The Climate Conscious Podcast

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 |...

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 transf...

"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, Kend...

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 R Ocean 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...

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 alternativ...

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 Eu...

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...

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 Protocol, an international treaty established in 1997 aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally.  Keeling Curve: a  scientific graph that tracks...

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 developing states. As a key figure in various youth-led initiatives, Christianne sheds light on the profound impacts of climate change on vulnerable communitie...

In this episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast, we delve into the impact of climate change on coastal communities in the Caribbean Dr. Deborah Villarroel-Lamb is an advocate for innovative engineering solutions in coastal protection. She outlines how hard and soft engineering solutions and a hybrid approach can be deployed to safeguard coastal assets.  The discussion highlights the intersection...

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. Deanna's journey is as diverse as her expertise, spanning projects in environmental stewardship, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction,...

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 stories of resilience and innovation, empowering our listeners to change behaviours and challenge systems. Through knowledge-sharing, advocacy, and partner...

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 Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Cailin and Stavroula's dedication to international human rights, particularly focusing on women's rights, is rem...

In this 3-peat pod to pod, Derval Barzey, founder of the Climate Conscious Podcast, joins Global Yaadie to discuss her journey and pivotal work in sustainability. They explore the evolution of The Climate Conscious Podcast and the advocacy campaigns launched through the platform. Derval delves into the Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Series and the Truth Be Told campaign which tackled the inte...

This episode features a fireside chat to conclude the impactful advocacy campaign, "Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice"  hosted on 29 January 2024 The Truth Be Told campaign concludes just as it started, with a fireside chat featuring a dynamic group of Caribbean women. The Campaign created a space that amplifies the voices of women, youth and indig...

Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice.  Guest host  Paula Joseph sat down with Dr. Angelique Nixon, Director of CAISO, a feminist LGBTQI+ civil society organization in Trinidad and Tobago, about the profound impact of climate change on gender justice in the Caribbean. The Caribbean, known for its vibrant cultures and breathtaking la...

Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice.  Guest host  Paula Joseph sat down with human rights lawyer and founder of Freedom Imaginaries, Malene Alleyne to explore the intersection of climate change, gender equality, and human rights in the Caribbean.   Malene defines climate change as more than just an environmental concern. In this e...

Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice.  Guest host  Paula Joseph sat down with Emme Christie, a Jamaican PhD candidate, LGBTQ advocate, and climate justice warrior. In this episode, we delve into the heart of Emme's work, a mission to amplify the voices of the Caribbean in the face of the ever-escalating climate crisis. Emme&ap...

Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice.  Guest host  Paula Joseph sat down with Dr. Ainka Granderson, Resilience Lead at the Caribbean Natural Resources Institute (CANARI). Dr. Ainka Granderson's mission at CANARI is crystal clear: to empower local communities, their livelihoods, and the natural ecosystems they depend on to with...

Welcome to another episode of Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice.  Guest host  Paula Joseph sat down with Gillian Goddard, the dynamic Founder of the Alliance of Rural Communities (ARC). ARC is a non-profit organization that brings together rural and semi-rural residents with urban partners to create intentional communities focusing on regenerative farming, s...

This episode features a fireside chat to launch the impactful advocacy campaign, "Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice."  Dive into this dynamic collaboration of The Climate Conscious Podcast and The Breadfruit Collective , co-chairs of the Gender Working Group under the Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance. Together, they're driving the impactful...

In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, chats with Cytandra Hoover, a Global Social Impact and Insurance Consultant.    As World leaders convene at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, to negotiate collective action and the operationalization of the Loss and Damage Fund, the Caribbean is particularly concerned about the impacts of rising global temperatures such as extreme weather events and se...

In this episode, host, Derval Barzey, chats with three experts on Caribbean priorities for COP28 and how preparing and de-risking energy projects can function as “the secret sauce” to unlock resilient, renewable energy at scale:   David Gumbs, Director with RMI Islands and former CEO of the Anguillan Utility Company. Dr. James Fletcher, CEO of Soloricon and former St. Lucian Minister of Public Ser...

In today's episode, host and sustainability consultant Derval Barzey continues the journey through the ABCs of Climate Change—an exciting and informative exploration of the essential building blocks of climate science and environmental awareness. Key concepts discussed:  [Green] Hydrogen [Climate Change] Impacts Just Transition Links to resources mentioned in this episode:  E032. A Fossil Fue...

PODCAST SURVEY : Please take a few minutes to complete The Climate Conscious Podcast Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7JDFMT5 We appreciate your feedback!  In today's episode, host and sustainability consultant Derval Barzey continues the journey through the ABCs of Climate Change—an exciting and informative exploration of the essential building blocks of climate science and environment...