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EcoVybz Podcast
by Khadija Stewart
The Ecovybz Podcast -is on a mission to educate, inspire and mobilise upcoming activists by having interactive conversations on environmental topics with youth from across the world. Drawing from a global network of inspiring youth leaders, climate activist Khadija Stewart brings the Caribbean, positive, upbeat and informal perspective to the environmental podcast scene.
Episodes
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Episode 42: Beyond Credentials: Who Belongs in Conservation
In this episode, Khadija sits down with Rickeem Lashey for an honest conversation about belonging in ocean and climate work. They unpack why conservation efforts are stronger when communities are included from the start, and why young people should feel empowered to contribute even without a...
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Episode 41: Rooted Solutions: Vetiver Grass and Climate Action
In this episode, we sit down with Kevan Kalapnath Maharaj, Managing Director of IAMovement, an environmental NGO based in Trinidad and Tobago, to explore how vetiver grass is emerging as a practical, locally relevant nature based solution for building climate resilience. Together, we unpack what...
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Episode 40: Innovation in Context: Rethinking Agriculture and Education in the Caribbean
In this episode of the EcoVybz Podcast, Keron shares his journey in agricultural communications and digital content creation, and how he is using technology to reshape the way agriculture is taught and understood in the Caribbean. From developing an educational project with 360 degree video and…
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Episode 39: Reclaiming Indigenous Identity and Land in the Caribbean
In this deeply moving episode, Khadija is joined by Nigel Maduro, an Indigenous Caquetío community leader from Aruba, sustainability scientist, and frontline land defender. Nigel is a passionate advocate for climate justice, working at the intersection of conservation, indigenous rights, and...
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Episode 38: Climate Education, Culture, and Community in T&T
In this powerful episode of Karibe Speak, Khadija is joined by Reyad Mohammed, a passionate environmental advocate and communicator from Trinidad and Tobago. Together, they unpack Reyad’s journey from childhood curiosity to becoming an Environmental Education Officer at the Environmental…
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Episode 37 :The Risks of Deep Sea Mining for Jamaica and Beyond
In this episode of the EcoVybz Podcast, host Khadija Stewart sits down with Dr. Theresa Rodriguez-Moodie, environmental scientist and CEO of the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), for a powerful conversation on Jamaica’s environmental journey. Dr. Moodie shares how her connection to the ocean…
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Episode 36: Decolonising Ecology in The French Caribbean
In this episode of the EcoVybz Podcast, we dive deep into the critical conversation around decolonizing climate justice with our special guest, Damien Nicholas, a 23-year-old climate justice activist from Guadeloupe. As a co-founder of Observatoire Terre Monde (OTM), Damien is passionate about...
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Episode 35: Caribbean Climate Justice -Unpacking the System
In this powerful episode of the Ecovybz Podcast, we journey to St. Maarten to speak with Star Peterson, a passionate environmental activist and political advocate. Together, we dive into the complex dynamics of climate justice in the Caribbean, discussing how the region's colonial legacy…
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Episode 34: Climate Injustice : Unveiling Eco-Colonialism and Racism
In this compelling episode of "Climate Injustice," we are joined by Kjelld Masoud Kroon, a dedicated activist born in the Netherlands and raised in Rincon, Bonaire. Kjelld is deeply involved in anti-racism, anti-discrimination, and community inclusivity projects in Amsterdam and The Hague. He is...
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Episode 33: Spirituality in the Digital Age-Addressing Climate Crisis
In this enlightening episode, we sit down with Isiah Cruz, a trailblazer passionate about leveraging technology and community to drive regenerative environmental projects. With a unique blend of AI/Data Science expertise and a fervor for grassroots initiatives, Isiah's work with Litter Token and...
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Episode 32: Navigating Climate Finance and Resilience
Join us on this episode of the EcoVybz Podcast's Karibe Speak Season as we sit down with Jevanic Henry, a distinguished climate and development professional from Saint Lucia. Jevanic has an impressive background, having served as the Climate Change Special Envoy for the Caribbean Youth…
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Episode 31: Amplifying Caribbean Climate Journalism
Join us for an insightful episode featuring Trinidadian multimedia journalist Ryan Bachoo, hailing from Princess Town, Trinidad and Tobago. With 13 years of experience at Guardian Media, Ryan has become a prominent figure in the industry, rising from an intern to a junior reporter, producer, and...
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Episode 30: Climate realities of overseas territories
In this enlightening episode, we are joined by Danielle Clear Seales, an inspiring marine conservationist who has dedicated her life to protecting our oceans. After completing a BSc in Ocean Science and Marine Conservation at the University of Plymouth, Danielle is now pursuing an MSc degree in...
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Episode 29: Artivism for Ocean and Climate Action
Meet Amy Harff, she is a Force of Nature consultant, climate researcher and artist. She was recently selected to be a Youth Ambassador for the UN Ocean Decade, where she led workshops and gave speeches to over 2,000 participants aboard the Peace Boat. In August 2023, she completed the prestigious...
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Episode 28: Youth and the Energy Transition
Continue with the Youth for The SDG's Series in partnership with Peace Boat US for the UN Ocean Decade of Science meet our next youth scholar Rigoberto Amaya! Rigoberto is a third culture individual born in the countryside of Panama who moved to Southeast Asia at the age of thirteen to complete…
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Episode 27: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Welcome to season 5 which is the Youth for the SDG’s special edition series in partnership with Peace Boat US dedicated towards the UN Ocean Decade of Science. The Youth for the SDGs program is a unique experiential learning and capacity-building program for young activists and scholars engaged…
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Episode 26: Journey to a Global Plastics Treaty
Meet Saeed Hamid a Guyanese attorney-at-law with a keen interest in maritime law, environmental law, and human rights law. Driven by his experiences in the Caribbean region, he is constantly pursuing opportunities to contribute to the development of policies and legislation which target social…
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Episode 25: Protecting Coastal Ecosystems in Panama
Meet Javier Pardo Díaz is a thesis student at the Biology School with an orientation in Marine Biology and Limnology at the University of Panama. He is currently working at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute on long-term projects on water quality monitoring and mangrove restoration in…
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Episode 24: COP 27 Ocean and Climate Takeaways
Meet Bodhi Patil! Bodhi is a 19-year-old ocean climate solutionist passionate about the interconnection between Ocean Health and Human Health (OHHH). As the founder of Inner Light and co-creator of @oceanuprise, Bodhi believes in the power that young people have to create impact at scale. He is a...
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Episode 23: Sargassum Solutions with SOS Carbon
Originally from the Dominican Republic, Andrés Bisonó León is a ClimateTech entrepreneur working at the intersection of social impact and Climate Action. Andres holds a dual major in Mechanical Engineering and Finance from Drexel University. Social and environmental impact has always been part of...
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Episode 22: Understanding Climate Negotiations
In this episode I chat with Shreya K.C., a passionate climate justice activist from Nepal. Being an active member of YOUNGO and also the Contact Person for the NDCs working group, she has worked with a diverse group of young people across the world to champion the meaningful participation of…
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Episode 21: Youth Advocacy and Climate Injustice
In this episode I chat with my colleague and friend Mark Haver! After graduating from Florida Southern College in May 2020, Mark became a policy and communications consultant for a start-up government and public affairs firm for ocean and environmental clients. Simultaneously, he launched...
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Episode 20: An Urgent Cry to Save Our Ocean
Welcome to Season 3! In this episode, I chat with Carlos Perez Murcia aka Profe Tiburon, a marine biologist and scuba instructor from Bogotá, Colombia. He is a passionate shark scientist who focuses on ocean literacy and policy. These are his favorite tools to scale-up collective actions that…
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Episode 19: Innovative Marine Mapping in the Caribbean
In this week's episode, I chat with Dr Kimberly Baldwin, a marine ecologist with specialized skills in geoinformatics, focusing on participatory research and the utility of information technologies to support stakeholder engagement and collaborative approaches to develop more holistic information...
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Episode 18: Aquaculture in Jamaica
In this week's episode, I chat with Dr Juli-Anne Russo! An Aquaculture Scientist specialising in aquaculture biosecurity and nutrition for aquatic animals. She was an aquaculture Consultant for the Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nations (FAO) in the Aquaculture branch, and has also...
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Episode 17: Representation in Marine Conservation
Katie Storr is a Bahamian Ocean Entrepreneur. Though she is a woman of many talents and passions, she is widely known for private Scuba Diving Instruction onboard luxury yachts cruising throughout The Bahamas. Also specializing in Media and Content Curation, she creates specialized content for a...
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Episode 16: Sea Turtle Conservation in Trinidad and Tobago
“We know that when we protect our oceans we’re protecting our future.”- President Bill Clinton It’s the final episode of 2021! For this conversation, we head to Trinidad and Tobago to chat with Dr Michelle Cazabon Mannette, a local expert on sea turtle biology and conservation in Trinidad and...
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Episode 15: Regional Shark Conservation
Sharks are beautiful animals, and if you're lucky enough to see lots of them, that means that you're in a healthy ocean. You should be afraid if you are in the ocean and don't see sharks- Sylvia Earle Welcome to another great episode of the Caribbean Ocean Perspectives Series featuring Tadzio...
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Episode 14: Biodiversidad Marina en República Dominicana
En este episodio, la bióloga de la Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Andreina Valdez, nos cuenta a detalle todo lo que debemos saber sobre las amenazas que enfrentan los arrecifes de coral y los mamíferos marinos en República Dominicana y las múltiples acciones que podemos tomar para...
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Episode 13: Protecting our Dolphins and Whales
“We need to respect the oceans and take care of them as if our lives depended on it. Because they do.” – Sylvia Earle Welcome to another great episode of the Caribbean Ocean Perspectives Series featuring Jeffrey Bernus, a marine scientist from Martinique. At the age of 10, he started diving…
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Episode 12: Restoring Bonaire's Coral Reefs
Coral reefs represent some of the world's most spectacular beauty spots, but they are also the foundation of marine life: without them, many of the sea's most exquisite species will not survive.- Sheherazade Goldsmith In this week’s episode, we chat with Sanne Tuijten, the assistant coordinator…
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Episode 11: Understanding Mangrove Ecosystems
“It is our collective and individual responsibility … to preserve and tend to the world in which we all live.” —Dalai Lama In this episode, I have a lovely chat with Dr Rahanna Juman, acting Director at the Institute of Marine Affairs, a government-funded marine research institute in Trinidad and...
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Episode 10: Youth Ocean Activism
“I thought I was the only one worried about the planet and then, suddenly, there are other kids taking the chance to change things -- and I am sure it will empower other kids to do the same.” -Anna Taylor, organizer, "Youth for Climate" movement UK This week is all about youth and ocean…
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Episode 9: Sargassum Invasion and Innovation
“Out of adversity comes opportunity.” ~ Ben Franklin This week is all about Sargassum in the Caribbean, the good, the bad, the ugly, and the opportunities! In this episode, I chat with Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, an experienced ocean professional, fisheries management specialist, oceanpreneur, and mother...
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Episode 8: Swimming with Plastics!
“We know that when we protect our oceans we’re protecting our future.”- President Bill Clinton Welcome to season 2, The Caribbean Ocean Perspectives Series! In this episode, I have a great chat with Christopher Corbin, Senior Programme Officer with the Ecosystems Division of the United Nations...
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Episode 7: Unsustainable Shark Traditions in T&T
“The reality is this - a shark snatch out of the waters of T&T affects fisheries in the US, and a shark snatched out of the waters in Indonesia affects fisheries in South Korea because sharks are migratory species and the entire ocean is their home.” In this conversation I chat with my friend and...
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Episode 6: Open Your Sails
"The risks are big, the opportunities are huge. We are all in the same boat, and it’s time to make the change, it’s time to move in harmony with nature around"- Eyal Kapulnik In this weeks episode, I chat with Eyal Kapulnik from Israel. Growing up he was active in various youth movements and...
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Episode 5: Educating Fishing Communities in Timor-Leste
"We as activists need to help fishing communities to deeply understand the marine ecosystem while also remembering that this very ecosystem is their daily bread."-Jake Lasi In this week's episode, I chat with Jake Lasi from Timor Leste! He is a divemaster, swim and snorkelling teacher, and an...
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Episode 4: Speaking up for the Ocean
“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.”-Ryunosuke Satoro In this episode, I have a great chat with Eve Isambourg Peace Boat Ocean and Climate Youth Ambassador. Eve was born on the French coast and grew up on Mauritius Island. In 2016 she moved to Paris to study International...
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Episode 3: Increasing Access to Marine Knowledge & Communities
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow." – Anthony J. D’Angelo Continuing with the Action for the Oceans Series in this episode I have a really great chat with Silvia Cantu Bautista from Monterrey Mexico. Silvia is an Advanced PADI certified scuba diver and...
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Episode 2: A world of opportunities with Peace Boat
“It's through curiosity and looking at opportunities in new ways that we've always mapped our path.” -Michael Dell Continuing with the Action for the Oceans Series, in episode two I have a lovely chat with the director of Peace Boat US Emilie McGlone. We take a deep dive into this year's Ocean…
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Episode 1:Storytelling for Ocean Action
“The facts are not enough to make people aware of climate change. People don’t believe in figures, data and graphics. You need more to get their full attention and make them understand you. You need to create a story.” Dan Fagin Welcome to the first episode of the Ecovybz Podcast where we chat…
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EcoVybz Podcast Promo
Coming June 11th is the Ecovybz Podcast where we have interactive conversations on environmental conversations with people from across the world. I am the host Khadija Stewart, from Trinidad and Tobago and this season is the Action for Oceans Series inspired by Pendulum and Peace Boat US.
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The Ecovybz Podcast -is on a mission to educate, inspire and mobilise upcoming activists by having interactive conversations on environmental topics with youth from across the world. Drawing from a global network of inspiring youth leaders, climate activist Khadija Stewart brings the Caribbean, positive, upbeat and informal perspective to the environmental podcast scene.
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