In this episode of the Global Yaadie Podcast, Jamaica's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Mining, Honorable Floyd Green, provides an insightful look into the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl and its impact on the agriculture and fisheries sectors in Jamaica and the Caribbean. With an estimated J$10 billion required to rebuild the farming and fisheries sector, the ripple effects are being felt by over 48,000 farmers and 11,000 fishers. Beyond the numbers, Minister Green highlights the collective effort needed to rebuild, emphasizing the power of community support and the pivotal role the diaspora plays in recovery efforts. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of climate resilience and climate finance for small island developing states to better withstand the impacts of climate change and future disasters. Beryl is behind us but the work continues.

Tune in for practical insights to support affected communities and help people to recover.

Managing environmental risks requires proactive strategies and a commitment to both individual and collective action.

As part of a World Environment Week reflection and the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, host Dainalyn Swaby discusses environmental risk management with Eleanor Jones, CEO of Environmental Solutions Ltd (ESL). They explore the importance of understanding natural systems and reducing vulnerability to extreme events especially in the Caribbean. Eleanor discusses the difference between preparedness, relief, and recovery, and the need for pre-disaster planning. They highlight the importance of community involvement, communication, and inclusivity in disaster planning.

The environmental risk management expert emphasizes the need for continuity planning in sectors such as tourism and agriculture, and the importance of building resilience and reducing environmental impact.

Tune in for insights on individual and collective responsibility in managing environmental risk.

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Terrestrial Biologist and Wildlife Expert, Damion 'Rooster' Whyte, explains the impact of climate change Jamaica's wildlife. Damion's social media has grown into a huge citizen science platform and its changing local attitude towards animals and nature. The episode explores the effects of climate change on different species, local challenges with invasive species and the return of a rare, centuries-old Galliwasp specimen to Jamaica.

The conversation explores both helpful and harmful sides of human behavior on local ecosystems. Learn more about this Jamaican scientist harnessing the power of the public in environmental conservation.