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In Episode 3 of Better Than Before, leveraging COVID-19 for a sustainable Caribbean, Professor Winston Moore addresses COVID-19 recovery, green jobs, economic developments and the just transition of the workforce in the Caribbean.

Professor Moore is a Professor of Economics and a Deputy Principal at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. His recent research examines the issues surrounding the green economy, private sector developments, as well as the economic impacts of climate change on tourism.

Building back a better Caribbean after the pandemic is about making sure that investments and recovery are aligned with sustainable development. Professor Moore believes that sustainable development is all about ensuring growth and opportunities, while still minimizing the impact on the environment.

Some of the efforts he believes Caribbean nations should take to be more resilient include embedding the green concept in everything we do, utilizing technology in agriculture to improve food security, and improving health information networks.

Professor Moore dives into the concept of green growth and what it really means. He explains how this can benefit the Caribbean, especially in the post COVID-19 era. He also describes how different technologies are used in Barbados to benefit both the environment and the economy. He also explains what the just transition of the workforce means.

There are three types of investments that Professor Moore recommends to support the just transition: green investments, investments in people, and research and development.

To wrap up, he highlights his biggest takeaways from the pandemic, and the recommendation he has for the region to maximize the benefits of post-COVID recovery measures.

Key Points

• This episode addresses how the Caribbean can build back better from COVID-19 by implementing green growth or zero growth strategies, and the just transition of the workforce.
• Guest, Professor Winston Moore, gives his perspective on this as a Professor of Economics and a Deputy Principal at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
• Professor Moore explains key concepts such as green growth and zero growth, and how they can benefit the region.
• He talks about the just transition of the workforce and the investments needed to support this.
• He elaborates on efforts we can take to build back better post-pandemic, and shares his biggest takeaways.

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The Better Than Before series is supported under the “Amplifying local voices for a just and resilient COVID-19 recovery” project, which is being implemented by CANARI in collaboration with Panos Caribbean, with funding from the Open Society Foundations (OSF). Better Than Before is hosted by Derval Barzey, edited and produced by Breadfruit Media, with artwork by Carey Digital.

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Recording of Keynote address on Day 2 of the inaugural Caribbean Women for Climate Justice Conference 2022 on Earth Day, April 22, 2022
Theme: Invest in our Women, Invest in our Planet
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Ayesha has paired her activism with her scholarship having researched and published on gender and climate change as part of her doctoral studies, which links her interests in agriculture, climate adaptation, youth and gender. Her research looks at perceptions of climate change and determinants of adaptation among small-scale farmers in rural Jamaica. The paper analyzes the intersection between socio-cultural and economic factors in shaping farmers' experiences with climate change and willingness to adapt. She is founder of GirlsCARE, a movement seeking to provide mentorship to young feminist activists in the Caribbean- and a recent recipient of funding from Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation to continue their work in feminist climate justice.
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The Climate Conscious Podcast has partnered with the Sargassum Podcast to amplify the voices of those affected by the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. The La Soufriere volcano first erupted on April 09, 2021 and remains active.
Hosts: Derval Barzey (The Climate Conscious Podcast), Franziska Elmer and Robby Thigpen (Sargassum Podcast) interviewed Dr. Ashley C. John of Bequia, St Vincent and the Grenadines to share the experience of the volcanic eruptions. Dr. John has over twenty years experience as a community disaster manager. He shares insights on the devastating ordeal of the eruption, the massive extent of the physical, economic and psychosocial impacts, the need for mental and emotional reassurance and the marathon effort towards recovery.
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The dampening of demand for fossil fuels, stimulated by the fight against climate change, accelerated by the pandemic, is disrupting the energy sector in a major way. While the periodic upswing in price has produced massive profits for shareholders, it is injurious to consumers and the social and economic systems in many developing countries. In addition, the ecological impacts of fossil fuels are well documented as this sector is responsible for the lion’s share of greenhouse gas emissions that have resulted in global temperature rise and led to climate change

Hydrocarbons are not only an important source of fuel but also inputs into a host of other processes and materials. Energy, economy, and environment are inextricably linked. While fossil fuels will continue to be relevant, there is growing demand for alternatives: renewables, to satisfy the need for clean energy and energy security.

But have we found the “killer app” to replace the functionality provided by fossil fuels?

How do we wean ourselves from this volatile yet lucrative fossil fuel economy?

How do we reorganize our economic and industrial systems, our consumption patterns to decarbonizing energy systems?

What does this mean for future society and economy?

Energy consultant Nneka Matthews and Host Derval Barzey discuss the link between energy and economics and the influence of increased pressure for sustainability. We examine the evolving energy systems and the changing social contract. Its tricky with GDP being so closely tied with energy consumption. Can we sustain economic activity as we encounter limits to growth and push the earth into ecological overshoot? Have we exhausted the existing business models?

The wheels of change have started turning. All we have are a best guess of the outcomes. As dynamic and exciting as the energy sector is, this transition will be nothing less exhilarating. It’s fascinating to see how businesses and economies respond to the compelling case for decarbonization. Will they be first movers or late adopters?

So many issues to unpack. No simple answers

Stay tuned for part 2 of the discussion.
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