The Ecovybz Podcast

I am on a mission to educate, inspire and mobilise upcoming activists by having interactive conversations on environmental topics with youth from across the world. Drawing from a global network of inspiring youth leaders, climate activist Khadija Stewart brings a Caribbean, positive, upbeat and informal perspective to the environmental podcast scene.

Coming June 11th is the Action for the Ocean Series Inspired by Pendulum and Peace Boat US. Young Climate and Ocean activists from across the world had the opportunity to develop amazing campaigns all geared towards saving the oceans. For this first season you would hear from the organisers of the initiative as well as the youth who developed campaigns ranging from coral protection, to sustainable fashion, shark conservation and so much more. My goal is to spark inspiration and encourage each and everyone of you to learn how you can take action to protect our oceans.

Episode 42: Beyond Credentials: Who Belongs in Conservation – EcoVybz Podcast

In this episode, Khadija sits down with Rickeem Lashey for an honest conversation about belonging in ocean and climate work. They unpack why conservation efforts are stronger when communities are included from the start, and why young people should feel empowered to contribute even without a specific qualification or job title. Rickeem shares his growing confidence as a PhD student in sustainable transitions, focused on making environmental justice more meaningful and practical for communities.Together, they reflect on the realities of showing up in global spaces like UNOC3, the barriers Caribbean organisations and British Overseas Territories face when it comes to access and representation, and why visibility matters for small island communities. The conversation also zooms into the Cayman Islands, touching on mangrove protection, development pressures, and the role of youth-led groups pushing for change. They close on storytelling, photography, and community as powerful tools to shift narratives and expand who gets to be seen, heard, and trusted in conservation.
  1. Episode 42: Beyond Credentials: Who Belongs in Conservation
  2. Episode 41: Rooted Solutions: Vetiver Grass and Climate Action
  3. Episode 40: Innovation in Context: Rethinking Agriculture and Education in the Caribbean
  4. Episode 39: Reclaiming Indigenous Identity and Land in the Caribbean
  5. Episode 38: Climate Education, Culture, and Community in T&T

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