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.

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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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.