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• Youth Voices, Real Solutions: Shaping Jamaica's Green Urban Future 25.06.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode highlights youths' perspectives on climate-related challenges in urban spaces and how adaptive approaches, particularly nature-based solutions, can support more resilient and inclusive communities. Too often, youths' voices are underrepresented in these discussions, despite their critical role in shaping the country’s future. This episode aims to center those voices and experiences. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding support from Glo...
• Safegaurding Jamaica's Biodiversity for a Climate-Resilient Future 09.06.2026 1t 5min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode reflects on Jamaica’s natural heritage, ecosystems, and biodiversity by examining how development has transformed the landscapes over time. It explores the implications of biodiversity loss for livelihoods and culture while highlighting the urgent need to protect and restore the remaining natural ecosystems for current and future generations. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding support from Global Affairs Canada. This podcast was reco...
• From Floods to Droughts Climate Change and Jamaica's Water Problems 02.06.2026 46min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode explores Jamaica’s dual water challenge: scarcity and excess, examining drought, supply restrictions, uneven access, and increasing urban flooding. Through a nature-based solutions lens, the discussion highlights sustainable water management approaches such as watershed protection and green infrastructure, to store, slow, and manage water more effectively. It also considers how community-led actions and policy interventions can improve efficiency, reduce risk, an...
• Nature-Based Climate Solutions and Jamaica's Climate Crisis 12.05.2026 48min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode examines how NbS deliver tangible benefits, including cooling, flood control, and contributions to food and water security. The discussion also incorporates engineering and construction perspectives, highlighting how NbS can complement traditional infrastructure, as well as addressing implementation challenges, scalability, and the limitations of nature-based approaches. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding support from Global Affairs ...
• Nature-Based Solutions Made Simple 29.04.2026 52min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode introduces the concept of Nature-based solutions (NbS). It explores practical, everyday examples in Jamaica and globally, such as trees reducing urban heat, mangroves protecting coastlines, and green spaces supporting water management. The conversation aims to make NbS relatable and accessible to a broad audience. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding support from Global Affairs Canada. This podcast was recorded at Harry J Studio,...
• Mek we feed wi self 22.04.2026 53min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode explores how household and community urban farming can strengthen Jamaica’s food security, reduce dependence on imports, and enhance resilience to climate shocks. Framed through nature-based solutions, we discuss practical strategies, current local initiatives, and the roles of public agencies, private-sector partners, and communities in supporting safe and sustainable urban agriculture. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding supp...
• Readi or not hurricane a come! 31.03.2026 40min

  Send us Fan Mail This episode explores risk and resilience at the national, community, and household levels. Using disaster risk frameworks, we'll examine how vulnerabilities develop over time, who bears the greatest risk, and how nature-based solutions can reduce exposure and strengthen preparedness before disasters strike. Produced by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica with funding support from Global Affairs Canada. This podcast was recorded at Harry J Studio, Kingston, Jamaica...