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Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast - Season 3 FinaleThank you so much for tuning into Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast. In this season, we have been meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this season finale, Black Earth team, Marion and Anesu, reflect on their changing relationships with nature as well their key take-aways from Season 3. We also discuss what is to come for Black Earth Podcast.Although Season 3 has completed, we have some upcoming plans that you can get involved in that we will be announcing on our social media and...2024-07-1743 min
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Uncolonising nature with Alexis Pauline Gumbs‘How do we practice this revolution in a way that embodies the best of what we have as humans and the best of what we can observe in other species?’ - MarionIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature. Today we meet Dr. Alexis Pauline Gumbs from North Carolina, United States. Alexis is a queer black feminist, love evangelist and an aspirational favourite cousin to all living beings. They are also the author...2024-06-261h 20
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Understanding energy justice with Dr. Mfoniso AntiaIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode, we meet Dr. Mfoniso Antia who is a scientist and Programme Manager at the Health of Mother Earth Foundation in Nigeria. Health of Mother Earth Foundation is a pioneering ecological think tank advocating for environmental justice and food sovereignty in Nigeria and Africa at large.Dr. Mfoniso is from the Niger Delta in Nigeria, which is a culturally and resource rich region that has been tragically impacted...2024-06-191h 01
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: How to build affordable, inclusive and sustainable homes with Etta MadeteIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode, we meet the amazing Etta Madete. Etta is an architect, advocate and real estate developer from Kenya. As the founder of Zima Homes, her passion and life’s work is building affordable, inclusive and sustainable housing for communities who need it the most. In our conversation, we unpack what affordable and sustainable housing means, why spatial justice is important and how we can design urban spaces for all...2024-06-121h 01
The Climate Conscious PodcastOne with the Land: Restoring Earth, Transforming Ourselves | A World Environment Day CelebrationIn honour of World Environment Day 2024, Derval Barzey of The Climate Conscious Podcast and Marion Atieno Osieyo of the Black Earth Podcast hosted a special webinar: One with the Land, Restoring Earth, Transforming Ourselves.Speakers: Milka Chepkorir - Introduced the ICCA model and explained the concept of territories of life using examples from her ancestral home in Kenya, Africa. Dr Gaius Eudoxie - Highlighted the role of soil in planetary health and achieving the UN SDGsSarah Queblatin - Introduced the Green Releaf Initiative and th...2024-06-051h 12
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3 Mini-sode: The Colour of Transformation musical score by Bryony EllaWelcome to Black Earth Podcast! Today, we have a special treat for you!In Season 3, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In last week's episode, we met Bryony Ella. Bryony is an inspiring artist-researcher who creates immersive and engaging public artworks that help us reimagine our relationship with nature.This episode is taken from her project, The Colour of Transformation. The Colour of Transformation is a documentary and artist film that celebrates the pioneering work of women of the global majority working in t...2024-06-0509 min
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: How art can transform our relationship with nature with Bryony EllaIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In today’s episode, we meet Bryony Ella. Bryony is an inspiring artist-researcher who creates immersive and engaging public artworks that help us reimagine our relationship with nature. In this episode, Bryony talks to us about her incredible artistic practice and how an emerging idea called embodied ecology can help us reconnect with nature and rediscover ourselves as nature.Timestamps00:00 - Introduction0...2024-05-291h 02
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: It’s World Biodiversity Day! Join us to celebrate with the #ListenToNature ChallengeToday is World Biodiversity Day!!It's a day for us to celebrate the incredible diversity of life on our beautiful planet. Biodiversity is all about the variety and interconnectedness of life on Earth, from the soil beneath our feet to the birds above and everything in between.Instead of a regular Black Earth episode, we want you to spend one hour this week listening to nature.Have a listen to the episode to find out why biodiversity is so important and also really, really good for your wellbeing. Share this challenge w...2024-05-2205 min
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Learning from nature how to design a regenerative world with Dr. Melissa SikosanaIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women who are creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode, we meet Dr Melissa Sikosana. She is a biomaterials scientist who is passionate about connecting art, science and design to solve society’s problems.Dr Melissa speaks with us about an exciting discipline called biomimicry. Biomimicry is the art and science of learning how nature creates life in order to redesign a more regenerative and resilient world. Dr Melissa shares with us wha...2024-05-151h 09
Oceans: Life Under WaterThe Treaty & The FutureIn this final episode, we're looking to the future. The Oceans Treaty which was finally passed last year after decades of negotiations was momentous - but what actually is it? And will it do anything? Senior Policy Advisor Lisa Speer was at the UN HQ in New York when the announcement was made, and joins Hannah to break down what it means, why it's exciting - and what obstacles still stand in the way.Hannah speaks with Hawaiian community leader Uncle Sol about his island's relationship to the ocean and what the Oceans Treaty...2024-05-1351 min
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3: Designing economies in service of life with Tinuke ChinemeIn Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast, we are meeting visionary black women creating innovations inspired by nature.In this episode we meet Tinuke Chineme. Tinuke is an inspiring scientist and innovator based in Calgary, Canada. She is working with black soldier flies and African Indigenous Female Entrepreneurs to develop a new economic model that transforms organic waste into wealth.Join us for this enriching conversation as we learn how to create economies that promote dignity, wellbeing and sustainability for people and our living planet.2024-05-081h 17
Black Earth PodcastSeason 3 Trailer - Innovation Inspired By NatureHello Black Earth fam!We are so excited to be back for Season 3 of Black Earth Podcast!!The theme for this season is 'Innovation Inspired by Nature'. Join us for this juicy and world changing season as we meet incredible black women inventors, scientists and artists who are building new worlds with the genius of mama nature. Check out the trailer to find out more.Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to your favourite podcast and connect with us on Instagram, Tiktok and LinkedIn @blackearthpodcast.Love xxB...2024-05-0101 min
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating the end of Season 2: Radical Imagination, Community and Active HopeSeason 2 is complete! In this episode, the Black Earth team, Marion and Anesu, reflect on their highlights and lessons from Season 2. We reflect on how our relationships with nature are evolving, the importance of radical imagination and re-defining community. We also discuss what active hope means in a world undergoing immense change and crises.Thank you for being part of our amazing listener community from more than 110 countries! See you in Season 3, which will bloom early 2024. In the meantime, you can listen to our other episodes, stay updated by subscribing to our podcast wherever you...2023-11-221h 02
Black Earth PodcastHow African mythology is changing the environmental movement with AtwookiIn our final conversation of Season 2, Environmentalism Reimagined, we meet with Atwooki, creator of Yuniya.Named after her grandmother, Yuniya is a storytelling platform using African mythology to educate children, parents and caregivers about climate change and Earth care.Join us in this inspirational conversation as we explore how African mythology and storytelling is making climate action and ‘joyful activism’ more relatable, empowering and culturally relevant.Through reclaiming African knowledge and building relationships across generations, Yuniya is bringing conversations on climate change, out from poli...2023-11-081h 03
Black Earth PodcastDisability justice and Earth care with Valerie NovackValerie Novack is an incredible policy researcher working at the intersections of disability justice, emergency management response and inclusive city design.In today’s episode, we dive deep into disability justice and the connections with Earth care. We explore some core elements of disability justice including rest, sustainability, the ability to learn and interdependence and why they are key to helping us reimagine the environmental movement. Valerie also explains why our definition of community should include our more-than-human beings and how that is connected to disability justice....2023-10-251h 10
Black Earth PodcastBecoming Black Girl Environmentalists with Wanjiku GatheruWanjiku 'Wawa' Gatheru is the pioneering Executive Director and Founder of Black Girl Environmentalist. Black Girl Environmentalist is a U.S. organisation dedicated to addressing the leadership pathway and retention issue in the climate movement for Black girls, women and gender-expansive people in the United States.In this inspiring episode, we explore the mission and vision of Black Girl Environmentalist and its impact in the world. Wawa and I discuss important elements to help you create an empowering, mission-aligned and impactful career in the environmental justice movement. As the rising and returning generation of...2023-10-1858 min
Black Earth PodcastUnderstanding abolitionist Earth care with Evie MuirEvie is a writer, a domestic abuse survivor and specialist, and the founder of Peaks of Colour. Peaks of Colour is a nature-for-healing community group by and for people of colour in England.In this powerful episode, Evie and I reflect on their experiences as a domestic abuse survivor and specialist and their journey of healing through reconnecting with nature.We explore abolitionist visions for earth care through Peaks of Colour group. We discuss important elements for abolitionist Earth care including pleasure, community and l...2023-10-111h 11
The Climate Conscious PodcastEarth Care & Environmental Justice with Marion Atieno OsieyoIn this episode, host Derval Barzey sits down with Marion Atieno Osieyo, the brilliant mind behind the Black Earth Podcast. Blac Earth Podcast celebrates the intricate relationship between nature and black women environmental leaders. Marion's upbringing in both Kenya and the UK has played a pivotal role in shaping her unique perspective on nature and sustainable development. Marion speaks of a deep sense of belonging to the land. She delves into environmental justice and masterfully connects the dots between the social, political, and economic drivers of inequality and environmental issues. She shares a poignant story of h...2023-10-041h 02
Black Earth PodcastPlanting a homegrown Caribbean movement for climate justice with Derval BarzeyDerval Barzey is the creator of the Climate Conscious podcast, which amplifies the Caribbean perspective on climate change and sustainable development. She's also a leader and expert on the just energy transition in the Caribbean.In today's episode, we explore what it means to build a homegrown movement in the Caribbean that fosters sustainable development, empowers all people, and ensures meaningful progress on climate justice.We discuss what a just energy transition looks like in the Caribbean as well as Derval’s motivation for setting up the Caribbean Women fo...2023-10-041h 02
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating Indigenous women’s leadership with Hindou Oumarou IbrahimIndigenous Peoples make up around five percent of humanity’s population and yet they are some of the world’s best stewards of nature. Their scientific knowledge and ways of living are rooted in a respect for all life on Earth that informs the way they take care of nature. Indigenous Peoples are leading a new revolution in humanity’s relationship with nature. In this episode, we meet the inspiring Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim. Hindou is an Indigenous leader from the Mbororo peoples of the Sahel region, Africa. She is the Coordinator of the Association of Peul...2023-09-2741 min
Black Earth PodcastGardening as a practice in liberation with Poppy OkotchaPoppy is a Nigerian-British ecological home grower. Her fundamental belief that we are nature informs her work inspiring and educating millions of people on how to grow food, plants and herbal medicines in their gardens. Join us in this inspiring conversation as we explore Poppy’s journey from fashion modelling to gardening, and what it means to grow in harmony with Earth. We also discuss how gardening helps us re-imagine the environmental movement and our relationship with nature. Resources mentioned in the conversationBook: Urban jungle by Ben Wilson2023-09-2058 min
Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast: Season 2 TrailerWelcome back to Black Earth Podcast!In Season 2, we are re-imagining the environmental movement. Join me in conversation with the leading voices of our time, as we learn about the ideas, solutions, and collectives led by Black women, that are transforming the way we live, we love, and we act for nature. Support Black Earth PodcastConnect with us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Tiktok: @blackearthpodcast Visit our site: https://www.blackearthpodcast.com/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackEarthPodcast 2023-09-1301 min
Black Earth PodcastCelebrating the end of Season 1 with Black Earth team and our listeners!Season 1 of Black Earth podcast is complete! In this episode, the Black Earth team (Marion and Anesu) reflect on their highlights from Season 1, and what it means to re-member our place and relationship with nature. We are joined by three listeners of the Black Earth Podcast community, Amber, Samia and Marjahn, who also share their highlights. Thank you for rocking with us and see you in Season 2 which will bloom mid-year 2023. In the meantime, you can stay updated by subscribing to our podcast wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts and connect with us on I...2023-04-0539 min
Black Earth PodcastThe values to transform our world with Ife KilimanjaroNature loss and climate change are driven by values that people hold about themselves, other people and nature. So what can we do?In this episode, I speak with Ife Kilimanjaro about her work with The Wind and The Warrior collective, where she is integrating spirituality, healing and environmental activism. Throughout our conversation, we explore the values necessary to healing our relationship with nature such as living as nature, balance, honouring our ancestors, justice, and uprooting hierarchy. Ife also shares reflection questions for you to clarify your purpose in t...2023-03-2247 min
Black Earth PodcastHurricanes and climate justice in the Caribbean with Marjahn FinlaysonMarjahn is a climate change scientist, educator, and activist. Through her work, she addresses the impacts of severe weather in our changing climate, especially for island nations and communities. In this moving episode, we speak with Marjahn about how climate change is affecting severe weather in the Caribbean, how social inequality affects the way people are impacted by hurricanes, and what climate justice means for the Caribbean region. Episode timestamps01:12 Marjahn’s relationship with nature 02:46 How Earth care is expressed in Bahamian culture 06:20 The im...2023-03-1551 min
Black Earth PodcastHow gorillas and communities can live in harmony with Dr. Gladys Kalema-ZikusokaDr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is an award-winning wildlife vet and the founder of Conservation through Public Health. For more than 20 years, Dr. Gladys has helped local communities and mountain gorillas in Uganda to live healthily and peacefully alongside each other.In this inspiring episode, we speak with Dr. Gladys about her work with local communities and gorillas, the connection between human health and animal health, and the lessons she has learned as an African woman in nature conservation. Episode timestamps00:00 Introduction 02:00 Dr. Gladys’ relationship with natu...2023-03-0843 min
Black Earth PodcastReparations for people and nature with Esther Stanford-XoseiClimate reparations has become an important and often misunderstood issue in climate justice. Whilst much of the discussions focus on paying money to countries that are unjustly impacted by climate change, reparations is so much more than paying compensation for harms done to Earth and communities.In this episode, we speak with Esther Stanford-Xosei, a leading reparations and law scholar working on reparations policy, research and movement-building around the world. Esther shares with us what reparations really is, why reparations is important to healing our relationship with Earth, and h...2023-03-0140 min
Black Earth PodcastLove, farming and food justice with Leah PennimanLeah Penniman is a Black Kreyol farmer, mother, soil nerd, author, and food justice activist from Soul Fire Farm in Grafton, New York. She co-founded Soul Fire Farm in 2010 with the mission to end racism in the food system and reclaim black people’s ancestral connection to land. In this episode, I speak with Leah about her personal journey into farming and what it means to cultivate a healthy and just relationship with land through farming. Throughout this inspiring conversation, we celebrate the contributions of black farmers and black growers in America and around the...2023-02-2243 min
Black Earth PodcastAll the feels: understanding eco-anxiety with Jennifer UchenduJennifer Uchendu is an ecofeminist and sustainable development advocate from Lagos, Nigeria. She is the founder of SustyVibes, a youth-led organisation making sustainability actionable and relatable for young Africans. Jennifer is also a pioneering researcher in eco-anxiety, and most recently launched The Eco-Anxiety in Africa Project. In this episode, I speak with Jennifer about what eco-anxiety is, how power and anti-blackness shape our emotions of eco-anxiety and practical things we can do to safeguard our emotions of eco-anxiety. Grab a cup of tea, this is a powerful episode.Episode timestamps00:00 - Welcome to B...2023-02-1538 min
Black Earth PodcastBreathing air, breathing justice with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-DebrahIn this episode, we meet Rosamund, a clean air advocate from South London. She has been named by Vogue as one of the most influential women in the UK. In 2013, Rosamund’s nine-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, died from toxic levels of air pollution 25 metres from their home. In this powerful episode, Rosamund shares with us her personal journey of turning the injustice of her daughter's death into purpose. We discuss the causes and effects of air pollution on our health and the health of the environment. We also explore how air pollution particularly affects bla...2023-02-0826 min
Black Earth PodcastBlack Earth Podcast TrailerWelcome to Black Earth Podcast. Listen to our trailer to find out what's in store for you!2023-01-2502 min