EScaribbean

08/17/2025

Super excited to let you all know about my book, which was launched during UNOC.

So far, the reviews are amazing. Earl loved it :)

Get your copy today at:
https://howitdoesntend.com/

"How It Doesn’t End is a realistic take of the perils of climate action and gives a snapshot of the cost of inaction to human society. Relatable in every way, Catherine blends undeniable science, storytelling, and personal experience to paint a picture to her readers of how urgent the climate crisis is. Amidst it all, she also shows how we can all be part of the solution, without burning out or giving up." 𝑵𝒏𝒚𝒆𝒌𝒂 𝑹. 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒅, 𝑷𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒐 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒓, 𝑹𝑴𝑰

08/05/2025

This is such a powerful step forward for ocean storytelling.

has just dropped their new ocean collection, a vast, open-source library of breathtaking footage captured during the filming of 'Ocean with David Attenborough'.

Essentially anyone trying to tell meaningful stories about our ocean can now use this world-class footage to support them.

A big thank you to .butfield , .hughes and the Planet Studios team for bringing this to the masses. 🙌

08/05/2025

After dozens of conversations with blue startups around the world, I’ve noticed a familiar pattern:
The vision is bold, the team is committed, but the financial strategy isn’t where it needs to be.

That gap blocks momentum.

It even keeps some from hiring the strategic support they know they need.

So over the past 6 months, I’ve been building something new: a lean, action-focused course that gives startups access to the right tools, without the big price tag.

Now, I’m looking for 5 ocean startups to join the beta version. You'll get early access, direct feedback from me, and a chance to shape the final product.

You’ll get the most out of this if:
– You're an ocean startup beyond the ideation stage
– You're building toward investment or scaling
– You want strategic clarity around funding and business growth

If you're curious, sign up here:
https://lnkd.in/edEitxfx

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𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐵𝑙𝑢𝑒 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑦!

05/21/2024

Managing and restoring coastal blue carbon ecosystems can significantly combat climate change and promote biodiversity. However, securing capital investments for these projects is a major challenge.

To effectively address this, we need to understand the barriers preventing financial scaling and private sector involvement in blue carbon projects.

This understanding will help us develop the right financing sources and structures to bridge the gap.

Drawing from my experience, identifying and addressing these challenges is crucial for unlocking the full potential of blue carbon projects.

Here are my key insights and recommendations.

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05/21/2024

Managing and restoring coastal blue carbon ecosystems can significantly combat climate change and promote biodiversity. However, securing capital investments for these projects is a major challenge.

To effectively address this, we need to understand the barriers preventing financial scaling and private sector involvement in blue carbon projects.

This understanding will help us develop the right financing sources and structures to bridge the gap.

Drawing from my experience, identifying and addressing these challenges is crucial for unlocking the full potential of blue carbon projects.

Here are my key insights and recommendations.

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05/03/2023

𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - It's time to embrace digital transformation for meaningful climate action. While other industries have already harnessed the power of connectivity, automation, and data analytics, the climate sector remains largely analog and outdated in terms of data usage.

We cannot afford to rely on conventional methods to tackle the biggest threat to humanity - climate change.

Blockchain technology is one of the emerging technologies that can help address urgent environmental issues such as biodiversity loss, energy grid deficiencies, and disaster displacement.

How?
➡️ by democratizing ownership,
➡️ improving transparency and integrity,
➡️ providing real-time visibility into the effectiveness of emissions reduction and
➡️ providing real-time visibility into sequestration efforts,

technology can help coordinate global efforts to address climate change.

However, the adoption + implementation of blockchain technology will require:
🌎 thoughtful coordination,
🌎 meaningful action across society and industry,
🌎 education, and
🌎 balanced regulation.

and should be looking into this space as it offers significant opportunities for a planet-positive economy focused on financing regeneration and climate action at scale.

Let's work together to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology and other emerging technologies to address climate change.

The future of our planet is in our hands, and we must act now.

Check out the World Economic Forum's white paper ⬇️ for insightful industry trends and challenges!

06/08/2022

Happy world ocean day 2022

Island Innovation 🌴 Seaweed First Caribbean Natural Resources Institute

06/02/2022

We are 🔴 live since 2AM UTC!

𝐇𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨 will be kicking off this 24h live event!

There is an impressive list of keynote speakers such as Kalistat Lund - Minister for Energy and Environment of , Explorer Horn, Vaimu'a MULIAVA from the Government of , and many others!

This is for you if you want to know:
👉 What are the next steps in financing seaweed companies?

👉 How can seaweed revolutionize the pharmaceutical sector?

👉 How can seaweed contribute to making the fashion industry cleaner?

👉 How to develop seaweed polymers as a real alternative for food packaging?

👉 How to develop a pragmatic sustainable seaweed industry in partnership with local native communities?

👉 How to develop a new social economic model for fishermen and local communities?

👉 How to turn the Sargassum tide into a blue opportunity?

👉 How can seaweed address the plastic issue?

And much much more!

At 4pm AST time, I will be moderating a special session about 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 with Mohammad Rafik M.S. Nagdee, Paulina Zanela, Shelly Ann Cox, and Leo Brewster. We'll talk about the threats and opportunities of sargassum for the region.

Join us for
🕐 24 hours of live stream
💡 1 month of virtual expo and 1-to1 chat
💯 Amazing lineup of industry experts, ocean ambassadors and more!
💕 Unique opportunity to support seaweed projects

Registration link in the comments (it's FREE!)

Seaweed First Island Innovation 🌴 Caribbean Natural Resources Institute

05/26/2022

𝕆𝕟𝕖 𝕞𝕠𝕣𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕖𝕜 𝕥𝕠 𝕘𝕠 - 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸:

𝐇𝐒𝐇 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐈𝐈 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨 will be our Keynote speaker for the Official Opening

🕐 24 hours of live stream
💡 1 month of virtual expo and 1-to1 chat
💯 Amazing lineup of industry experts, ocean ambassadors and more!
💕 Unique opportunity to support seaweed projects

Join us on June 2nd.

This is for you if you want to know:

👉 What are the next steps in financing seaweed companies?

👉 How can seaweed revolutionize the pharmaceutical sector?

👉 How can seaweed contribute to making the fashion industry cleaner?

👉 How to develop seaweed polymers as a real alternative for food packaging

👉 How to develop a pragmatic sustainable seaweed industry in partnership with local native communities?

👉 How to develop a new social-economic model for fishermen and local communities?

👉 How to turn the Sargassum tide into a blue opportunity?

👉 How can seaweed address the plastic issue?

And much much more!

At 4pm AST time, EScaribbean will be moderating a special session about 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗻 we'll talk about the threats and opportunities for the region!

Registration link in the comments (it's FREE!)

05/24/2022

How to Use Coral Reefs As Defence Mechanisms Against Flooding?

Recent advancements in research have closed the knowledge and engineering gaps in designing reef restoration projects for hazard mitigation.

Today we can use precise 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝘀-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 in order to maximize restoration efforts using height, width, and relative location of a restoration project to evaluate the coastal hazard risk reduction.

The key parameters to consider are :
1️⃣ the reef profile shape,
2️⃣ the location of the restoration on the profile,
3️⃣ the dimensions of the restoration, and
4️⃣ the hydrodynamic forcing conditions.

Do you want to protect your coastline from erosion and flood hazards? Are you interested in taking this approach but don’t know how to start? Drop us a line, we're here to help!

When we talk about coral reef restoration, we tend to think about the act of protecting and maintaining the ecosystem itself. However, so much more happens when we are involved in this activity.

05/17/2022

We are excited that our Managing Partner Cath Erine will be the moderator for the Caribbean session of !

​​HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, Kalistat Lund - Minister for Energy and Environment of , Explorer Mike Horn, 'a Muliva from the Government of , and many others will take part in the world’s first international digital event dedicated to the entire seaweed value chain.

We will debate with industry leaders, scientists, governments, and most importantly the general public to explain the benefit of seaweed for each citizen around the world for 24h straight! Check out the video to get an idea of what you can expect :)

Link to register for this free event is in the comments.

Seaweed First philippe legorjus Briana Warner Mike Williamson
Markos Scheer Mounir Boulkout Pia Winberg