Ep. 73 - Brain Drain to Climate Justice: The Diaspora's Fight for Survival (ft. Kjelld Kroon)

Sponsored by Werken in de Caribbean 🌴 Brain drain, Caribbean career paths, and climate justice take center stage in this episode with Kjelld Kroon. From the challenges of returning home to his role in Bonaire’s historic climate case against the Dutch state, this conversation dives into what it really means to build impact from within the region. We talk about the reality many Caribbean creatives and professionals face leaving for opportunity… but feeling the pull to come back. What does “going back home” actually look like when: • financial stability is uncertain • opportunities are limited • and systems aren’t built to support your return Kjelld shares his journey working at the intersection of climate justice and policy, including being part of a landmark moment for Bonaire in the fight against climate injustice. And of course… we lighten things up at the end with a little Papiamentu lesson 🇧🇶 ⸻ In this episode: • Brain drain and the Caribbean diaspora experience • The