Resilience... Naturally!
Resilience... Naturally! is a digital learning podcast that explores the intersection of gender, climate action, and nature-based solutions in Jamaica and the Caribbean. Through engaging conversations with local and diaspora experts, policymakers, women-led and youth-led organizations, the show translates research, policy, and lived experience into practical insights. The series aims to build awareness, confidence, and readiness among stakeholders, while creating a publicly accessible knowledge resource that informs action, strengthens capacity, and inspires collaboration for gender-responsive, sustainable climate solutions.
This podcast is produced under the Jamaica Urban Solutions for the Environment Project being implemented by the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica, with funding support from Global Affairs Canada.
Episodes
6 episodes
Safegaurding Jamaica's Biodiversity for a Climate-Resilient Future
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 highlig...
From Floods to Droughts Climate Change and Jamaica's Water Problems
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 ...
Nature-Based Climate Solutions and Jamaica's Climate Crisis
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 comple...
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Nature-Based Solutions Made Simple
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 managem...
Mek we feed wi self
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 strategi...
Readi or not hurricane a come!
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 red...
