Welcome to CESaRE Voices! Where we bring Caribbean research in the environmental sciences and renewable energy closer to you.
Join our host, Jelani Blake, as he discusses a range of pertinent topics with leading voices from the Caribbean.
How can you make more individual and low-carbon impact? Which groups are most vulnerable to climate change? Who is leading the small island race to net-zero? All these questions and more are explored in CESaRE Voices! Tune in to connect to our region's research.
Mangroves and Wetlands: Guardians of the Coastlands
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. 🌱🔬
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. 🏝️💰 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. 🌍✨
#Mangroves #ClimateAction #BlueCarbon #CESaREVoices #Sustainability #CaribbeanScience
🔊 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
14 Oct 2024
Building AI Capacity in the Caribbean: Education, Innovation, and Sustainability
In this episode, host Jelani Blake talks with Dr. Curtis Charles, Director of Academic Affairs at UWI Five Islands Campus, about the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Caribbean. Together, they explore key takeaways from the recent AI Research Conference, highlighting how AI is helping policymakers make smarter, data-driven decisions 📊 and advancing climate resilience through innovative approaches like Forecast-Based Financing ⛈️.
Dr. Charles also shares insights on how the region is building its AI capacity, focusing on educational programs and partnerships fostering local talent and driving sustainable innovation.
Join us as we explore how the Caribbean is positioning itself at the forefront of AI for sustainability and development.
🔊 Credits: Hosted and produced by Jelani Blake, curated by Dr. Ariel T. Thomas, with support from Afia Boney.
🎙️🌊 #AI #Sustainability #CaribbeanInnovation #ClimateAction
13 Sept 2024
Caribbean Coral Reefs: Innovation in rehabilitation
In this episode of CESaRE Voices, host Jelani Blake engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Doug Marcy, founder of the Caribbean Coral Restoration Center (CCRC), and Randy Cinski, CCRC's Operations Manager. 🌱💧 Together, they unpack the science and urgency behind coral reef restoration in the Caribbean—essential to sustaining the region's biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal communities.
Discover how the CCRC spearheads cutting-edge efforts to rehabilitate coral ecosystems, from innovative restoration techniques to policy initiatives. 🌍 Dive into the role of coral reefs as natural barriers against climate change and rising sea levels, and explore what actions are necessary to safeguard these vital resources for future generations.
This episode offers valuable insights for scientists, environmental advocates, and policymakers across the Caribbean, providing a blueprint for regional conservation efforts that ensure long-term sustainability. 🌿🔬
Join us as we highlight the critical need for collaboration, innovation, and community-driven solutions to restore coral reefs and foster a sustainable Caribbean. 🎧💡
🔊 Credits: Hosted and produced by Jelani Blake, curated by Dr. Ariel T. Thomas, with support from Afia Boney.
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