Latin American Intersections

Hector Pomales, Founder/CEO of Farm in the City PR and Michael Scadden of Ocelotl Group discuss CEA as a key component of food security in island resiliency for the Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, and the need for private capital to catalyze the adoption of the technology and the establishment of local entrepreneurship in the sector. Visit Farm in the City PR’s website at www.farminthecitynow.com & Ocelotl Group at www.OcelotlGroup.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

Hollie McKay, globe trotting journalist and Corporate Social Responsibility consultant, brings us unique insights as she describes her experience in Latin America and around the world. Hollie has also recently published a book title ‘Only Cry for the Living’ a memoir of her experiences in ISIS controlled territories. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

> Audio from a video panel. Visual aids are explained throughout, and presentations can be made available by the individual panelists. The video recording of the event is also available on Latin American Intersection's and LAI Host Michael Scadden's social media. YouTube link also provided below < A discussion between organizational leaders on investment in island food and energy security innovation in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean: - Opportunities, risks, and incentives - Developing Resilient Systems - Navigating the policy environment - Building collaborations   -Stakeholder outcomes and ROI Panelists: - Rodrick Miller, CEO of Invest Puerto Rico - Yara Nagi, Operations Director of Agritecture - James Ellsmoor, Founder of Island Innovation & Solar Head of State Moderator: - Michael Scadden, Latin America & Caribbean Business and Social Impact Strategist 'After-Panel' with Kendall & Lisa Lang, Entrepreneurs who founded Fusion Farms in Mayaguez Puerto Rico and established a proven business model for Hurricane-Protected Vertical Indoor Aquaponics systems.   Connect with our speakers and their organizations: www.investpr.org www.agritecture.com www.islandinnovation.co & www.solarheadofstate.org www.fusionfarms.ag Latin American Intersections is available on any podcast app   *Apologies for any connectivity issues noticeable in the video **This is the first in a series of conferences, with introduction to the topics by individuals selected for broader experience. Future panels will include a variety of local people, businesses, and policymakers to discuss their challenges and success stories --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

Adam Isacson joins us today to help us understand the challenges, successes, and pitfalls of local, US, and international aid and security programs in Colombia. We discuss lessons learned and how leveraging multi sector partnerships (private, government, academic, military, NGO), and developing the right leaders, may improve the results of security and humanitarian aid efforts and accelerate development goals in Colombia and across the region. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

Dr. Evan Ellis joins us again, this time to discuss Chinese influence and investment in Latin America and the Caribbean, and how the COVID19 crisis may accelerate China’s presence given the regions circumstances. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

We return with John Polga and Brian Fonseca to discuss what's new with Venezuela in the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, as the U.S. simultaneously indicts Nicolas Maduro  and offers a road to lifting sanctions in consideration of the health challenges Venezuelans may face. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

James McKeigue, Managing Editor of LatAm Investor magazine, joins us from Guayaquil, Ecuador where the UK-based James is currently sequestered as the region faces another in a long line of challenges: COVID19. James shares insights into the region's current status as the world manages the COVID19 outbreak, and leaders at all levels look at ways to manage the economic impacts of worldwide shutdowns. Between the challenges, and at the other end of the crisis, there may be opportunities in the Latin America and Caribbean region, for investors and for communities.

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James Ellsmoor, Director of Solar Head of State and Founder of Island Innovation, has a unique way of communicating and promoting the use of renewables on islands around the world: installing solar photovoltaic systems on government buildings and officials’ residences. Listen in as he talks about the progress and opportunities behind the adoption of renewable energy in the Caribbean. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

The University of Puerto Rico is a central hub of education, innovation, and community support across the island. Listen in as university Chancellor Wilma Santiago and student council President Angeli Rivera of the UPR Mayagüez campus discuss the university’s role in the ongoing development of Puerto Rico, it’s contributions to the U.S. private and public sector, and the challenges it faces over a year after Hurricane Maria. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support

Brian, John, and Mike follow up on recent events in Venezuela, and the momentum that may be the downfall of the Maduro Regime... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/latampodcast/support