Protecting Paradise Podcast

Nature Positive: Specie Recovery with Frank Roulstone

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

Nature Positive: Food & Farming with Anna Russell-Knee and Demoy Nash

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

ReGen: Richard McAree

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

Nature Positive: Climate Change with Lisa Hurlston-McKenzie

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

Environmental Education: Robin Davies

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 

Nature Positive: Fisheries with Courtney Platt

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

Primitive Greens: Codi Whittaker

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

Climate Heritage: Catherine Childs

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

Nature Positive: Finance with Winston Connolly

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

Renewable Energy: James Whittaker

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