Kaleo Fernandez on Hawai'i, Climate Tech, and Spirituality

In this episode, I speak with my good friend, Kaleo Fernandez. He currently works as a Business Development Manager at ProService Hawai’i. We previously worked together at Renoster. We discuss:* How growing up in the Hawaiian diaspora shaped his approach to bridging indigenous wisdom with modern climate solutions.* Why the Polynesian Voyaging Society's message that "Earth is our canoe" resonates deeply with climate action.* How his experience working on corporate sustainability at Watershed revealed the practical challenges of implementing climate solutions.* Why measuring and pricing biodiversity presents fundamentally different challenges than carbon accounting.* The delicate balance of bringing conscious capitalism to Hawai’i while respecting historical wounds.* How his spiritual journey through Buddhism and other traditions informs his approach to environmental stewardship. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit discernearth.substack.com