The Climate Conscious Podcast

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 transformative power of communication to...

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 in 2002) and CEO of MBF Enterpris...

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.  She is also a director of Ear...

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 regenerative agriculture initiatives.

Des...

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 tourism—supporting governments, intern...

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 | Global South Voices, Un...

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 climate justice, and spotlight ...

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 @TheClimateConscious & @GlobalYaadie

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, data-driven climate action.

Cherisse ...

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 offers a model for locally grounded p...

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 philanthropy can support local initiatives. 

Ra...

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 like the Kingston Harbour Cleanup Pro...

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 climate change and economic and geopolitic...

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 Resilient Caribbean Through Clim...

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 success stories and spark new ideas to...

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, grassroots activism, and planning, as well as...

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 to resources limits the ability to...

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 greenhouses, rain harvesting systems, a...

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, including extreme weather events such ...