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Environ. Earth Sci. Proc., 2025, Climate Conversations 2023

The Climate Conversation 2023—A Focus on Haiti

Online | 21 April 2023

Volume Editor:

Camellia Moses Okpodu, Department of Botany, University of Wyoming, Laramie, USA

Number of Papers: 1

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Cover Story (view full-size image): Since 2006, Dr. Camellia Okpodu has organized an annual lecture series addressing environmental and social justice challenges impacting vulnerable communities. This initiative engages participants [...] Read more.

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Chanjman Atmosfè a—Creating a Change in the Atmosphere to Broaden Climate Conversations with a Focus on Haiti

by Camellia Moses Okpodu, Bridger Huhn, Samelia Okpodu-Pyuzza and Calherbe Monel

Environ. Earth Sci. Proc. 2025, 38(1), 1; https://doi.org/10.3390/eesp2025038001 - 9 Dec 2025

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Our annual environmental conference has been a pivotal platform for addressing the unique environmental challenges faced by underrepresented communities since 2006. Adapting to the global pandemic in 2021, we seamlessly transitioned to a virtual environment, enabling us to concentrate our efforts on the critical role of the diaspora in leveraging scientific knowledge. In 2023, we focused on Haiti, a nation currently facing significant political turmoil. Our one-day virtual event featured three expert panels that delved into multifaceted strategies encompassing agriculture, healthcare, political advocacy, social dynamics, and entrepreneurship. These discussions aimed to equip Haiti to navigate the impacts of climate change effectively. In partnership with the Haiti Development Initiative (HDI), we engaged in a dynamic brainstorming session to generate innovative approaches for cultivating a resilient and sustainable economy. Our guiding mantra, the Haitian Creole phrase “Chanjman atmosfè a,” reflects our commitment to transforming the environmental landscape—shifting the atmosphere. A highlight of the event was the presentation by Computational Biology students from the University of Wyoming. Their project, titled “Using R Software to Compare Climate Data,” showcased an innovative pedagogical approach to analyzing climate data using statistical software. Their presentation demonstrated the practical application of computational tools in understanding and addressing climate change, providing valuable insights and methodologies that can be applied to environmental research in Haiti and beyond. Full article

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