In this episode we speak to Dr Pepukaye Bardouille, a climate resilience expert specialising in small developing states. Her career has been lucrative, using her expansive knowledge at the United Nations Development programme and after Hurricane Marina. She started her career in earnest as the lead at the Climate Resistance Executing Agency in Dominica.
Whilst the headlines are often dominated by the move to Net Zero in the OECD, what is often shrouded in silence, is the impact that climate change has on low-lying states. Dr Bardouille offers in-depth insight on her work in the office of the Prime Minister for Barbados on the show including:
· Her journey into climate resistance work
· The unique challenges of work with small island developing states (SIDS)
· The development of her passion through her focus on Eastern and Southern Africa
· The impact of the brain drain on climate resilience for Caribbean states
Her approach looks at a career in climate resilience and the infrastructure reform required to protect the most vulnerable populations. As a proponent of The Bridgetown Initiative, she aims to reform international financial institutions and increase investment in low-carbon technologies and adaption. Take the journey with Diaspora in Development!
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