Derval Barzey is the founder and host of The Climate Conscious Podcast, a platform dedicated to enhancing public awareness and amplifying the Caribbean perspective on climate action and sustainable development. With a background as a Sustainable Development Professional, Derval brings over a decade of experience in Energy and Climate, specialising in areas such as Environmental Impact Assessments, Risk Management Systems, and Sustainable Energy Policy.

Derval holds an MBA in Sustainable Energy Management and earned her BSc in Environmental and Natural Resources Management, and Agribusiness, from the University of the West Indies. She also played a pivotal role in founding the Caribbean Women for Climate Justice (CW4CJ) conference and currently co-leads the Gender Working Group within the Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance.

When not engrossed in her work, Derval finds joy in travelling, immersing herself in diverse cultures, and reconnecting with nature.