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, and biodiversity conservation. As she shares her insights, she highlights the challenges and misconceptions surrounding climate change, providing a unique perspective on sustainability education. Disc ..read more

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 partnerships, we've evolved into a dynamic force for inclusivity and resilience throughout the Caribbean region. As we mark this milestone, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to each and every one ..read more

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 remarkable. As student law clerks for the International Human Rights Center, they've been actively addressing the disproportionate impact of climate change on women's rights in the Caribbean. In this episode, we ..read more

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 intersection of climate, gender justice and other social issues. The climate podcast hosts discuss the growth and impact of the Caribbean podcasting sector and the power of partnerships in building a res ..read more

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 indigenous people and gives visibility to people doing the work to build a sustainable, resilient and just Caribbean.  Panellists:  Sapphire Alexander - Moderator, Founder of The Caribbean Feminist ..read more

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 landscapes, is facing a stark reality – the intersection of climate change and gender injustice. Dr. Nixon unveils the unequal impact of climate change, emphasizing that it exacerbates existi ..read more

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 enlightening podcast, we unravel profound insights on the implications of catastrophic weather events and environmental degradation on the right to life, culture, and various economic ..read more

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's journey began in the lab, but it was venturing into communities that awakened them to the injustices faced by marginalized groups. As a member of the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council, they w ..read more

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 withstand the threats of climate change and related disasters.  Recognizing that the climate crisis impacts different groups unequally, Dr. Ainka emphasizes the unique challenges faced by wome ..read more

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, sustainable rural livelihoods, and circular economies. Gillian takes us on a fascinating journey from opening the first organic shop in Trinidad in 2005 to pioneering the Cross-Atlantic Choc ..read more