Protecting Paradise Podcast

This week we chat about biodiversity and species recovery with National Trust of the Cayman Islands Executive Director, Frank Roulstone. Check out of the incredible conservation work done at the National Trust of the Cayman Islands here Along with DOE species recovery programs here And CCMI restoration programs here Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives! You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in touch! :) Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney Music: James Brake

This week we chat about sustainable farming with Senior Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure, Demoy Nash and, Environmental lawyer and environmentalist Anna Russell-Knee. For more information about the Food & Nutrition Security Policy click here Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives! You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in touch! :) Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake

This week we chat with Dart ESG program manager, Richard McAree about the much anticipated ReGen Project and their state-of-the-art energy recovery and recycling centre that will transform solid waste management in the Cayman Islands. For more project details you can check out the ReGen Website For news updates, keep an eye on the Cayman Compass and Government press releases while we await the Environmental Impact Report. Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy of Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chat Climate Change 101 with Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resilienc, Mrs. Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie! No one likes change, but a changing climate demands action at all levels. We all have a part to play starting with understanding the basics! With the upcoming consultations, we urge you to visit the ministries website: https://www.gov.ky/sustainability/climatechangepolicy and read the Climate Change Risk Assessment and Evidence Report! Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives! You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in contact! :) Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake

This week chat with long time educator and Principle Robin Davies about the past, present and future of environmental education. Creating future sustainable citizens is no easy task, but a vital one as we continue to grow as a global population! You can follow us on Instagram and Facebook @protectingparadiseky and remember we always want your feedback and topic suggestions! Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

Welcome back to the second episode in our Nature Positive series with Sustainable Cayman! This episode we dive into fisheries and the state of our reef fish populations with commercial photographer, diver and deep sub operator, Courtney Platt! For more by Courtney Platt check out his TEDxUCCI talk here For a link to download the Department of Environments new Marine Park App click here Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives! You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in contact! :) Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney, Courtney Platt Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake

This week we chat with Primitive Greens co-founder and entrepreneur Codi Whittaker about food security, sustainability and the future of hydroponic container farming in the Cayman Islands. You can check out their fright farmers webinar here: https://www.freightfarms.com/visit-freight-farms/primitive-greens-live-webinar And their website here: https://www.primitivegreens.ky Follow them on socials @primitivegreens and keep your eyes peeled for their products in your local grocery store! You can follow us @protectingparadiseky on Instagram and Facebook, and remember you cant't care unless you know! Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chat with The National Trust's Environmental Programs manager, Catherine Childs! Climate change poses massive threats to culture and heritage and can be a game changer in the way we use traditional knowledge to inform climate action! Make sure you check out the Climate Heritage Network And check out this beautiful poetic expedition by two islanders experiencing the impacts of climate change on cultures and islands Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy, Retrospeckt Media Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

We are back! Welcome to Season 3! We are kicking things off with our new sponsored series "Nature Positive" with Sustainable Cayman! This episode we dive into finance with ESG lawyer Winston Connolly! Big action requires big money and a big attitude shift in the way we think about the future of the Cayman Islands! So join us and let's dive in! Check out Sustainable Cayman on Instagram @sustainableky and Facebook @sustainablecayman, also make sure to sign up for the Facebook group Wetlands Thrive, Life Survives! You can follow Protecting Paradise on socials @protectingparadiseky and don't be shy to get in contact! :) Script: Rufus Davis, Bella Rooney Videography: Ryan Kirklady, Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake

This week we chatted with CREA President James Whittaker on the subject of renewable energy in the Cayman Islands! Learn more about CREA and become a member today at https://renewablecayman.com Learn more about our National Energy Policy here https://www.energy.gov.ky Don't forget to follow Protecting Paradise on our socials @protectingparadiseky Music: James Brake Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospekt Media Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with Rob Cobbold from the blue circular economy platform Beach Collective! Beach Collective uses their $BEACH native currency to internalises the health of our planet and oceans into every transaction and promotes climate action down to the smallest of efforts! You can sign up to become a BeachAction user here Also check out Robs other passion, the Conscious Evolution Podcast Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospekt Media Music and Sound: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with the Department of Environment's Jane Haakonsson and Tim Austin about the proposed Seabird Conservation Plan aiming to conserve critical habitat for 6 seabird species here in Cayman! If you want to learn more about the proposed check out the National Conservation Council's website for their FAQ page and the proposed plan! Remember, you can't care unless you know! See you next week, Tootals! Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with Emily DeCou, a young Caymanian and sustainability activist about her new consultancy firm, TRUE. M! Sustainability is the future and Em can give you the tools you need to become more sustainable not only in your home, but in your everyday life! Book a free consultation with TRUE. M here And follow Emily herself on social media @em.decou Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for new podcast drops and other educational info! We are always looking to hear from you with topic ideas so be sure to drop us a message! You can't care if you don't know! See you next week, Tootals! Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with the the ever so cool, CayOcean, about the incredible works they are doing in the Cayman Islands and beyond! With so many big ambitions in store, this team is on track to change to the world, so take a listen in! Check them out here and get involved Thank you to DMS Broadcasting and our silent sponsor for all you do! And remember you can't care if you don't know! Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with Samantha Hennings, co-owner of the online sustainable products retail store EcoCay. We talked about anything and everything involved in switching to a more sustainable lifestyle, from the types of products available, their production and how they are distributed around our Islands! Check out their awesome store here And follow EcoCay on socials @ecocay.ky for new products and great sustainable living advice! Thank you so much to DMS broadcasting and our silent sponsor. Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy of Retrospekt Media Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week we chatted with Cass MacDowell from the Mangrove Action Project and Rangers! Mangroves play a massive role on our islands and we are going to learn all about how and why we should protect them! To learn more about the program, go to their website: https://www.mangroverangers.ky And follow them on all social media @mangroverangersky Thank you to BOBO 89.1 FM and our silent sponsors, and remember you can't care if you don't know! Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospect Media Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney

This week in the BOBO 89.1 Studio, we chat with Luke Harding from The Blue Iguana Conservation Program, run by the Cayman Islands National Trust! Check out The Little Blue Book for a short history of the Cayman Islands Blue Iguana! Also make sure you visit the conservation facility at the Botanic Park and meet some of the resident iguanas! For more information about The Blue Iguana Conservation Program check out their website Follow them on Facebook and Instagram @blueiguanaconservation Follow Luke on instagram @hardingnature! For information about tours you can email: tours@nationaltrust.org.ky Make sure to download their new E-Guana app and log any sightings! You can't care if you don't know! See you on the next one, Tootals! Videography: Ryan Kirkaldy Retrospect Media Theme Music: James Brake Script: Bella Rooney Thank you to our silent sponsor and DMS Broadcasting! :)

We have ourselves some fascinating topics today: Sharks and the deep sea! I am joined by the DoE’s Shark Project Officer and Heriot-Watt University PhD Student Johanna Kohler! Johanna has been working with the DoE assessing shark abundance and behaviour here in the Cayman Islands, and has also been working with other amazing organisations currently conducting fascinating deep sea research off the shores of our islands. Have a listen, but be prepared to become as obsessed with sharks as Johanna is! To learn more about sharks and the deep sea project, you can follow the DoE and Johanna on instagram @doecayman and @johannakohler. If you see any suspicious goings on related to sharks on our Islands, make sure you call the chief DoE enforcement officer at 916-4271. You can also check out the DoE’s Website: doe.ky/marine/sharks/ www.sharkconservationcayman.com. For more information on the deep sea research you can check out: www.hw.ac.uk/news/articles/2021/heriot-watt-scientists-to-assess-cayman.htm https://beneaththewaves.org Thank you very much to the DoE for the use of their spacing in recording this episode! Remember to follow us on instagram @protectingparadiseky, email us at protectingparadiseky@gmail.com or check out our website! You can’t care if you don’t know! Tootals! Script by Bella Rooney Music and Sound by James Brake

Todays episode is a brilliant one! We chatted with Sangeeta Laudus, Senior Advisor International Relations - Strategic Communications & Engagement for the Cayman Islands Government in the UK. With a background in green finance, climate change initiatives, such as COP 26, and more, her work against climate change, her passion for sustainability, and love for our beautiful island nation truly is inspiring! You have to make sure you check out some of her amazing science communication/ story telling in Rewired.earth - How impact data creates Hope, the story of a a father and daughter wandering through the Natural History Museum, exploring the vital role of understanding the real impact of our purchases and investments make when solving the climate crisis. Also follow her blog, The White Diaries, and her instagram @whitediariesblog to get the day to day work she is doing! It's unbelievably impressive! Thank you again Sangeeta, cannot wait till the next time we chat! Until next time, you can follow Protecting Paradise on instagram @protectingparadiseky or email us at protectingparadiseky@gmail.com You can't care if you don't know! Tootals! Script: Bella Rooney Music and Sound: James Brake

Todays episode is SUCH an exciting one! We chatted with Taryn Larock about her brand Sage Larock! Sage Larock is a sustainable, and ethical luxury swimwear, and active brand based in the USA. They produce all their items using recycled materials, such as marine fishing nets and other plastic debris. Being sustainably fashion conscious is an easy task once you understand the environmental and ethical impacts the fast fashion market is having on our world. So listen in to learn more and get inspired! You can find Taryn's beautiful clothing on her instagram @sage_larock or on the Sage Larock website. Find out more about Sea Sweepers, a marine plastic upcycling initiative she also co-founded! A big thank you again to Taryn and until next time, check us out on instragam @protectingparadiseky Script: Bella Rooney Music and Sound: James Brake