Fireside Chat: Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate and Gender Justice | Campaign Launch

This episode features a fireside chat to launch the impactful advocacy campaign, "Truth Be Told: A Caribbean Call to Action on Climate & Gender Justice." 

Dive into this dynamic collaboration of The Climate Conscious Podcast and The Breadfruit Collective, co-chairs of the Gender Working Group under the Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance. Together, they're driving the impactful advocacy campaign, aligned with the Conference of Parties (COP).

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion with our distinguished speakers, as we uncover the critical intersections of climate and gender justice, propose actionable policies, and set expectations for the global stage at COP 28, featuring: 

• Dorraine Duncan, Founder, Island City Lab (Moderator)
• Dominique Williams, Writer @ Hibiscus Tea & GirlsCARE Alumni  
• Simone Ganpat, Ecologists and Founder of Kairi Initiative
• Ashawnte Russell, Youth Climate Ambassador, UNESCO

Discussion Points:

1. Climate Change and Gender Justice in the Caribbean:
   • Unpack the intertwining challenges faced by Caribbean women amidst climate change.
   • Explore the nuanced impacts of gender inequality on women and girls in the region.
2. Key Policy Actions for Support:
   • Delve into the necessity of policies addressing the unique vulnerabilities of Caribbean women.
   • Discuss the integration of gender-responsive approaches in climate change strategies.
3. COP 28 Expectations - Caribbean/SIDS Focus:
   • Reflect on the significance of COP 28 for Caribbean nations and Small Island Developing States.
   • Explore the potential role of COP 28 in fostering international cooperation for climate and gender justice in the Caribbean.

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