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The Caribbean will be one of the regions most impacted as the earth's climate changes. Adaptation and mitigation of climate excesses are essential if the region is to survive. The CaribClimate Podcast explores how the region is fighting back by telling the stories of practitioners and beneficiaries of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR).
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 13 - Weathering climate impacts through data – Part 2
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Weathering climate impacts through data requires climate monitoring equipment for adaptation planning. Increased availability of climate monitoring infrastructure results in greater collection of climate data which expands the region’s network. In this episode Senior Lecturer and Hydrologist at the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology,…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 12 – Keeping the coasts clear with LIDAR Technology
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Sea-level rise has surfaced as one of the most pressing challenges for coastal communities. According to NASA, the sea level is expected to increase by 0.3–1 metre (1–4 ft) by 2050. Coastal communities in the Caribbean less than 3 metres (10 ft) above the sea could be affected by rising levels. As climate impacts worsen, coastal data is plays an im…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 11 - Weathering climate impacts through data – Part 1
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We have heard it countless times. Climate change will affect weather patterns. Climate science plays an important role in protecting vulnerable regions like the Caribbean from extremes such as hurricanes, floods, heatwaves and droughts. Climate monitoring systems form part and parcel of the region’s resilience mechanism to forecast changes and make…
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Carib Climate Podcast Ep. 10 - Igniting Caribbean Climate Research
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It only takes S.P.A.R.K.S. to get climate modelling going. The S.P.A.R.K.S. or Scientific Platform for Applied Research and Knowledge Sharing, is a supercomputer procured by the Caribbean Regional PPCR for the University of the West Indies, Mona in 2016. Since then, it has moved the ability of the region to generate its own climate projections by l…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 9 - Health "Balancing Health, Climate and Gender"
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Climate change has numerous health impacts that are not always obvious at first glance. For example, longer periods of humid weather conditions provide perfect weather for incidences of mosquito-borne diseases. Water quality can be impacted both by water scarcity, but also by extreme rainfall events. To compound all this, the health concerns connec…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 8 - St. Vincent & the Grenadines "The Arrow(root) of Resilience"
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines, due to its unique geology, has particular vulnerabilities to climate change. For example, many areas of the country are prone to landslides, flooding, or a combination of the two. With the increasing possibility of extreme weather events, SVG has to adapt. Joining us for this episode of the podcast are Rohan Kiezel, Mi…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 7 Marine Resources "Sea-ing the Changes in Climate"
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The sea is an important source of protein for the region, and a key factor in the livelihoods of several communities. Climate change is a direct threat to these lives and livelihoods, as models have shown that with increase in temperature, there is a corresponding decrease in the availability of certain species of fish, as the marine environment be…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 6 - Haiti "Fighting Climate Change"
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Haiti's vulnerability to climate change is long-noted, with the country's vulnerability being increased due to high levels of deforestation, as well as periodic incidences of extreme weather events. However, all is not lost. Projects such as the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience have invested millions of USD into scaling up climate-resilient ini…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 5 - Agriculture Pt. 2 "A New Model for Food Security"
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"Big data, big results" - One of the best tools the Caribbean has in its arsenal as agriculture adapts to climate change is the use of Agricultural Data modelling. Models run through the SPARKS supercomputer at UWI Mona, combined with data collected through field testing and the examination of historical climate and weather patterns has allowed res…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 4 - Dominica "The Nature Island of Resilience"
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Climate change means the possibility of more frequent and extreme weather events. In September 2017, Dominica witnessed this first-hand as Hurricane Maria struck at Category 5, impacting approximately 90% of the island's structures. Dominica rebuilt with resilience at the forefront. Joining us for this episode of the CaribClimate Podcast is Colin G…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 3 - Agriculture Pt. 1 "Planting the Seeds of Food Security"
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Climate Change means we have to reconsider the way we approach agriculture. As temperatures and rainfall patterns change, the types of food that we grow and that do well in our regions may change. This is where climate-resilient agriculture comes in - developing tools, processes, and ways of growing that are flexible and choosing crops that are abl…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep. 2 - Jamaica | The Land of Wood, Water and Climate Action
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Jamaica is one of the countries slated to be impacted earliest by the worst excesses of climate change. The capital city, Kingston, is slated for climate departure by 2023, and numerous areas of the countries' coast are set to be underwater by 2100, with many beaches already experiencing drastic reclamation by the sea. For countries like Jamaica, t…
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CaribClimate Podcast Ep.1 - A New Approach to Caribbean Rainwater Harvesting
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"Water is life" is an oft-repeated maxim, especially when we think about potable water, and water used for household purposes. As a direct result of climate change, the Caribbean is expected to see a shift in rainfall patterns. This means that the way we think about capturing, storing and using water will have to change. In this episode, we're join…
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The Caribbean is one of the most vulnerable regions to the worst excesses of Climate Change. What is the region doing to fight back? Join us for the 12 episodes of the CaribClimate podcast. Here you'll learn about the climate response in: - Dominica - Grenada - Haiti - Jamaica - St. Vincent and the Grenadines We'll also talk about topics such as: -…
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