CESaRE Voices

CESaRE Voices

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CESaRE Voices episodes

  • Episode 18 - Unleashing Ocean Drone Tech
    In this episode, we learn about the power of drone-driven solutions and participatory GIS applied to marine spatial planning. Our guest Dr. Kim Baldwin is a marine ecologist and a commercial drone pilot from California who specializes in environmental drone mapping and community-based monitoring in the Caribbean. She has been conducting marine mapping and monitoring field research across the Caribbean for over 20 years. Dr. Kim also offers a variety of in-person and virtual training courses that allows people to quickly and easily learn how to leverage drone technology, web mapping, and analysis tools to support various environment management applications. Listen as she shares her journey into this exciting field of research and her passion for participatory GIS, and engaging local communities. We discuss how drones and other technologies can be leveraged to connect people with their environment and improve environmental management. Learn more and connect with Kim at https://linktr.ee/drkimbaldwin. Credits: This episode was narrated and produced by Jelani Blake, and curated with support from Dr. Ariel T. Thomas.
    29 min
  • Episode 17 - The Loss and Damage Fund

    This episode unpacks a key outcome of the COP27 in Egypt – The Loss and Damage Fund (LDF). Jelani is joined by members of the Climate Analytics Caribbean team who were present at the COP27. Director Rueanna Haynes and Project Officer Chealief LeeWing help us to unpack what the LDF means for the Caribbean region from policy-makers to the general public, what opportunities it provides, and how it fits into the broader battle against Climate Change for Small Island Developing states. Rueanna recounts the long journey that lead to the landmark agreement as a seasoned COP negotiator. Chealief shares his experience as a first-time COP attendee and gives a compelling account of what transpires behind the scenes. We discuss the road ahead for the LDF and how it will be realized in the region. Credits: This episode was narrated and produced by Jelani Blake, and curated with support from Dr. Ariel T. Thomas. Thank you to the team at Climate Analytics Caribbean.

    45 min
  • Episode 16 - Sustainable Design
    Our Caribbean architecture comes in all shapes and forms, from colonial to modern designs. But are these infrastructural choices safeguarding us for future climates and energy systems? In this episode, our host Jelani Blake, takes a deep dive with Colin John Jenkins and Alyssa-Amor Gibbons to explore the worlds of 'green' and sustainable design including what they mean for Caribbean adaptation and resilience. Take a listen!
    54 min
  • Episode 15 - Sustainable Development and Education
    This episode explores the role of leadership in streamlining Caribbean efforts towards sustainable development as well as the role and power of education in changing lives. As Small Island Developing States (SIDS), activism must play a major role in our pursuit of the UN Sustainability Goals. CESaRE recognizes these efforts and this episode features two Caribbean youth activists. Kimar Hinds, a management student, and philanthropist Gabrielle Gay join our host Jelani Blake to discuss trending issues affecting the Caribbean today.
    32 min
  • Episode 14 - Electrification and Renewables mean security
    The world is currently in an energy 'insecure' state with many factors at play but one thing is very clear ... SIDS are vulnerable to fuel shocks and prices. So, what do we do? Electric interisland ferries? More EVs on the road? Perhaps we simply need more solar PV in the Caribbean? Join our host, Jelani Blake, as he explores these questions and more with our guests!
    45 min
  • Episode 13 - Caribbean Sustainable Finance. What does it mean for us?
    The issues surrounding money seem to stem from its misuse and uneven distribution on a global scale. This episode examines the role that finance plays in contemporary issues such as climate change and social inequality on a global and regional level. Our guests, Christopher Straughn and Colin Bogle join our host Jelani Blake to discuss everything from sustainable projects to sustainable funding on this episode of CESaRE voices.
    25 min
  • Episode 12 - Communicating Sargassum in the Caribbean
    We join forces with The Sargassum Podcast team for this special Earth Day release (public launch). In this episode we discuss the implications of Sargassum blooms in the Caribbean and the impact they have on local communities and economies. Don't worry, there is some hope thrown in there as well! Our guests, Franziska Elmer, Mar Fernández-Méndez, and Robby Thigpen join our host Jelani Blake to discuss everything from risks to opportunities, to gaps in our scientific communication. 
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    37 min
  • Episode 11 - Caribbean Sustainable Development and the New US Administration

    Our host Jelani Blake tackles Caribbean sustainable policy with Dr. Kalim Shah from the Biden School at the University of Delaware. What does the transition from Trump to Biden mean for the Caribbean and U.S. relations? We explore this question and others in our first episode for the 2021 season! 

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    22 min
  • Episode 11 - The Biden Administration and Caribbean Sustainability

    The political tides have changed in the U.S. and the ushering in of the Biden Administration has already brought sweeping changes, including the re-entry of the U.S. to the Paris Agreement. Our host, Jelani Blake, joins our guest, Dr. Kalim Shah, to discuss what the change in guard means for U.S.-Caribbean sustainable policy and the safeguarding of our environment through shared interests and support. Dr. Shah is an Assistant Professor at the Biden School of Public Policy at the University of Delaware.

    20 min
  • Episode 10 - Tertiary Lessons from Abroad
    Moving away to study is not always the easiest thing for many of our brightest minds. Yet, what can we learn from their experiences to help strengthen Caribbean tertiary education? Join us as we interview talented Caribbean students who have lived and studied abroad but are now trying their best to give back to the region.
    26 min

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