EcoVybz Podcast

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 stro

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 gras

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 th

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 defende

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, th

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

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

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. Togeth

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. Kjell

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

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 Lu

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

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 compl

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

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

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 Yout

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 regi

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

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 In

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 d