CESaRE Voices

Mangroves and Wetlands: Guardians of the Coastlands


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In this episode of CESaRE Voices, host Jelani Blake speaks with Dr. Rahanna Juman, Deputy Director of the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA), to explore the vital role of mangroves and wetlands in coastal protection and climate resilience. šŸŒ±šŸ”¬

Dr. Juman shares insights from an exciting collaboration between the IMA and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to implement a Blue Carbon Credit System in Southwest Tobago and Caroni Swamp. šŸļøšŸ’° Learn how science meets sustainability through cutting-edge technology, ecosystem valuation, and conservation strategies.

Join us as we uncover the opportunities and challenges of this groundbreaking initiative and discuss how mangrove conservation can shape the future of Caribbean sustainability. šŸŒāœØ

#Mangroves #ClimateAction #BlueCarbon #CESaREVoices #Sustainability #CaribbeanScience

šŸ”Š Credits: Hosted and produced by Jelani Blake, curated by Dr. Ariel T. Thomas, with support from Afia Boney.
CESaRE Voices is brought to you in partnership with the Barbados Environment Conservation Trust

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