Activist & Educator, Dahvia Hylton is leading protest action in Jamaica against Deep Sea Mining (DSM). In this episode, she makes a strong case for why this activity should not be supported. She outlines the tangible and intangible value of the ocean, including climate regulation and marine biodiversity, the potential environmental, cultural and social impacts of DSM and highlights the work of the Jamaica Climate Change Youth Council in defending the sustainability of the Ocean and by extension the Planet.

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JCCYC: @Ourfootprintja

Listen to Episode 55: Deep Sea Mining, the Big Debate with Khadija Stewart.

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Enjoy snippets of the Better Than Before Series first released in March 2023.

The Better Than Before series is a Production of The Climate Conscious Podcast in collaboration with CANARI, as part of the project Amplifying Local Voices for a Just and Climate resilient COVID-19 Recovery", with support of the Open Society Foundations (OSF).

Episode 1 - Reimagining Development in the Caribbean | feat. Nicole Leotaud, CANARI

Episode 2 - Closing the gap: Gender equality and social inclusion in the Caribbean | feat. Judith Wedderburn

Episode 3 - Green Growth: The Just Transition of the Caribbean Workforce | feat. Professor Winston Moore

Episode 4 - Caribbean MSMEs and green business models. | feat. Liza Yunis

Episode 5 - Resilient, inclusive and environmentally Sustainable Caribbean Development | feat. Arica Hill

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Menakshi Babulall, a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, community development, and sustainability. Menakshi, the founder of A Different View Project and Vaksana, is dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for women and children in her homeland of Guyana.

In this episode, we explore Menakshi's journey, motivations, and the transformative work she is leading.

Episode Highlights:

• Menakshi's personal story and the founding of A Different View Project and Vaksana
• Key sustainability challenges in Guyana and innovative solutions being implemented through her projects
• Impactful moments from her work in rural Guyana
• Overcoming challenges and embodying resilience in community development

Tune in to discover how Menakshi's vision and dedication are fostering positive change and empowering individuals in Guyana and beyond.

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