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Responsible Business with Melanie J. Richards
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03/24/21 • 36 min
Acknowledging that organizations cannot thrive in a disintegrating society, Sustainability Consultant, Melanie J. Richards, explores the interconnection of corporate, societal and environmental governance. There is a clear case for responsible business; for social and environmental considerations to be given equal emphasis as economic and financial indicators. Additionally, the Pandemic has highlighted the gross inequalities which corporate entities can no longer ignore, further emphasizing the importance of an integrated relationship between private sector, pubic sector ad civil society. Everyone has a role to play.
Through her consultancy CSR Solutions Ltd. Melanie helps organizations to move away from ad hoc social spend to incorporating sustainability into their operations, measuring the impact created and engaging with their stakeholders in a meaningful way.
Melanie Richards is the founder of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Solutions Ltd., established in 2007 with a vision of making organizations more responsible in the areas of environment, society and governance (ESG). As an independent consultant she works across all sectors (private, public and civil society) in consulting, research, stakeholder engagement and capacity building.
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Zero Waste Tobago with RWL
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03/11/21 • 33 min
Is waste the new oil?
Shawn C. Roberts thinks so. As the Managing Director of Recycling Waste & Logistics (RWL) he is responsible for the first ever multiple-materials recovery Facility in Trinidad and Tobago.
The Tobago Recycling Resource Initiative is Public Private Partnership (PPP) with RWL and the Tobago House of Assemble. It not only reduces pollution from plastics and other materials but also provides employment, stimulates community development, and generates foreign exchange. This innovative project is propelling Tobago towards its ambitious goal of becoming a zero waste to landfill island.
When we rethink waste as a resource, there is no limit to the value that can be derived.
RWL is a manufacturing company that processes recyclable wastes into marketable commodities for reuse as raw materials. The company was founded by Shawn C. Roberts and Lisa Sandy-Roberts with a combined experience of 25 years waste & supply chain management, trading of recyclable commodities and research & market development
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Policymaking for Sustainability
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02/24/21 • 30 min
When it comes to sustainability, what role do you play? How do we move beyond Sustainability being the latest buzzword to being fully integrated in all sectors of society?
On episode 18 of The Climate Conscious, Derval sits down with Kellee Ann Richards St Claire and Aldon Jasper, hosts of the LinkedIn web series: Climate Chats, to discuss the role of policy and the importance of stakeholder engagement in accelerating the urgently needed sustainability transition.
Aldon Jasper is a security professional with over twenty (20) years experience. He has a particular interest in the intersection of National Security issues, Climate Change, Energy and Sustainability. He is also the confounder of the LinkedIn web series titled Climate Chats which advises businesses and the wider public on managing climate risk by incorporating sustainability issues into business decisions. Aldon is a holder of a double major BSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Management and Geography, a MSc in Climate Change and Risk Management and MBA Sustainable Energy Management.
Kellee Ann Richards-St Clair has 15 years’ experience in the energy industry and is the cofounder of the linkedin web series titled Climate Chats which offers advice to business and the wider public on managing climate risk and embedding sustainability considerations into business operations. Kellee Ann Richards-St Clair is a Global Energy Markets Specialist and provides consultancy on corporate strategic risks. She has a BSc Chemistry and Management, MSc Project Management and MBA Sustainable Energy Management.
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Achieving Sustainable Development with Dr. Nanda Dulal Das
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12/16/20 • 34 min
The definition of 'development' has evolved from purely economic terms, measured as GDP, to one that includes the ecological and social dimensions. On the season finale, host Derval Barzey discusses the concept of Sustainable Development with Dr. Nanda Dulal Das. This is defined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). https://sdgs.un.org/goals
Along the pursuit of the SDGs there are many obstacles, including the ongoing pandemic, as well as protectionist policies by individual countries, and a lack of accurate data. With vast differences in populations size, India (1.3 Billion) and Trinidad & Tobago (1.3 Million) share some of the challenges to achieving Sustainable Development. Both countries have achieved 1 out of 17 SDGs and the others are in varying stages of progress.
Despite the challenges, Dr. Dulal Das remains optimistic that the SDGs are in fact achievable. He is particularly interested in "Goal 2 of the SDG: Zero Hunger" and "Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities" and offers possible solutions to assist developing nations:
- relieving the debt burden through wavering of loan and interest rate pardon from development banks
- introduction of food credits (similar to carbon credits)
- redirecting the labour force to agriculture to boost food production
- using technology to maximize resources
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Sustainable Startup: Parkt with Stephan James
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07/29/20 • 31 min
On the Season Finale Derval discusses the concept of Smart Cities with Stephan James. Stephan is a techie, entrepreneur, social impact enthusiast and founder of Parkt. Inspired by the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, this environmentally conscious startup provides sustainable solutions to real problems, beginning with parking and expanding into other areas such as lighting, waste management, and more. Parkt is aligned with Goal 11 of the SDGs: Sustainable cities and communities. The platform allows persons to pre-book parking, offer vacant spaces for parking, maximizing efficiency and ultimately reducing the carbon footprint in urban areas. Parkt is the first step in creating and scaling a sustainable mobility ecosystem and pioneering the development of Smart Cities within the region and beyond.
Many of us have a smart phone, smart watches, why not live, work and play in smart cities?
Smart cities use technology and data to improve the efficiency of its operation, enhance the quality of life of its occupants and boost the local economy. Efficiency augurs well for the sustainable development of urban areas. With growing populations, cities face several challenges such as congestion, waste disposal and pollution. Investment in physical infrastructure and the human and social capital will transform urban areas to become more innovative, and resilient, to the benefit of all stakeholders.
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Fashion Alert: Climate Faux Pas with Kavir Mootoo
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07/15/20 • 35 min
In this episode host Derval Barzey and artist Kavir Mootoo discuss the environmental and socio-economic implications of the trillion dollar fashion industry. While fashion represents creativity, self-expression, glamour... it also represents 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions. When we talk fashion, we must also talk about pollution and water scarcity, sweatshops and modern day slavery, micro-plastics and waste. Fast fashion, consumerism and materialism are driving nature to its limits with the insatiable desire to be in style.
It is time we examine our relationship with fashion and the manner in which we assign value. Applying the seven Rs of Sustainability to the Fashion Industry highlights ways to reduce its heavy burden on the planet by disaggregating Fashion from overconsumption and waste:
1. Rethink
2. Refuse
3. Reduce
4. Reuse
5. Repair
6. Repurpose
7. Recycle
As consumers, we can look good while doing good by making better choices and acting responsibly. Buy Less. Choose Well, & Take Good Care.
Kavir Mootoo creates wearable art and 2-D art and is passionate about environmental sustainability, fashion, nature, landscape architecture and societal issues.
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Innovating Island Sustainability with James Ellsmoor
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07/01/20 • 36 min
James Ellsmoor, entrepreneur and digital nomad, harnesses the power of the internet to bridge islands across the globe. He specializes in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such as the Caribbean and Pacific Islands.
Recognising the common challenges of sustainable development, James leads the Island Innovation Summit and its cohort of Island Innovation Ambassadors. Now in its second year, this free, online summit connects over 100 island communities to exchange ideas, information and strategies, spotlighting opportunities for collaboration, inspiring change and stimulating meaningful action. The Virtual Island Summit enables widespread participation of a diverse group of stakeholders in policymakers, academia, private sector and NGOs, spanning as far as the Pacific, Caribbean and Scottish Islands to address the complexities of the 17 SDGs.
James was acknowledged in the Forbes 30 under 30 for Energy listing (2017). His non-profit Solar Head of State has worked with island governments to increase the visibility of Renewable Energy Technologies. Originally from the UK, James has lived, worked and travelled in over 60 countries.
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Register for the Virtual Island Summit 2020: 7-13 September 2020 https://www.islandinnovation.co/summit/
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Climate Justice with Dr. Keston Perry
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06/17/20 • 36 min
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic fallout, the climate crisis continues to intensify inequalities. While Small-Island Developing States (SIDS) and low income countries have had limited contribution to climate change they bear the heaviest burden of climate impacts. Dr. Keston Perry advocates for a system of climate reparations for climate, environmental and economic justice. He challenges the entrenched economic systems as well as the proposed green recovery strategy. The prevailing crises presents both an immense challenge and an immense opportunity for shaping recovery and resilience. It's not about bouncing back but rather moving forward to our common future.
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Caribbean Sustainable Energy Outlook with Dr. Devon Gardner
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05/20/20 • 65 min
On this episode Dr. Devon Garner, Head of the CARICOM Energy Unit outlines the importance of energy to Sustainable Development. Climate Change is the dark side of fossil fuels and the Caribbean remains one of the most vulnerable to its impacts. Traditional sources of energy in the form fossil fuels burden the region's economic, social and environmental systems. It is imperative that the region transforms its energy systems to become sustainable and resilient. For the region to sustain itself it requires energy that is clean, affordable and accessible. The Caribbean must tap into indigenous sources of energy, and where feasible, deploy technology to harness the wind, solar geothermal and hydro resources that are available. This requires judicious evaluations as solutions must be tailored to the unique Caribbean context. Dr. Gardner provides insight on the region's progress in implementing is Sustainable Energy Roadmap (C-SERMS) as well as his projections for the post-pandemic reality.
Contact Dr. Gardner and the CARICOM Energy Unit at https://energy.caricom.org/
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Gender & Environment with Christine Samwaroo
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04/07/21 • 27 min
On this episode I sit down with environmentalist, activist and fellow Climate Reality Leader, Christine Samwaroo to discuss the intersection of Gender and Environment. In the Caribbean region we are already experiencing the physical and socio-economic effects of climate change: extreme weather events, sea level rise, drought, flooding, and sargassum seaweed invasion. However, the ongoing Climate Crisis places a particularly heavy burden on women and girls.
Women and men experience environmental changes differently. The imbalance of power not only undermines the ability of vulnerable groups to adapt and recover but are also pose a major threat to our collective capacity to build resilience to the Climate Crisis and achieve Sustainable Development. The special circumstances women face when confronted with environmental and other impacts must be mainstreamed into all decision making.
Christine Samwaroo focuses on on climate justice and sustainability in Guyana and the Caribbean. She has a Masters Degree in Environmental Policy and Sustainability Management. Currently, she is a Senior Environmental Officer at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Christine is the Founder of The Breadfruit Collective, an emerging NGO which aims to work at the intersection of gender and environmental justice.
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How many episodes does The Climate Conscious Podcast have?
The Climate Conscious Podcast currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does The Climate Conscious Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Caribbean, Environment, Climate Change, Podcasts, Science, Esg, Awareness and Sustainability.
What is the most popular episode on The Climate Conscious Podcast?
The episode title 'Stories from La Soufriere Part 2' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Climate Conscious Podcast?
The average episode length on The Climate Conscious Podcast is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Climate Conscious Podcast released?
Episodes of The Climate Conscious Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast?
The first episode of The Climate Conscious Podcast was released on Apr 15, 2020.
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