As the world continues to experience the effects of climate change, the connections between environmental sustainability, human health, faith, and community resilience<\/strong> have never been more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/strong>, the From Gardeners to Guardians<\/em> seminar series continues with Seminar 5\/6: Creation Day 6<\/strong>, under the theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCalled to Cultivate: Human Health and Hope in a Changing World.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n The session will explore how Christians, health professionals, scientists, communities, and people of faith can respond to the growing challenges created by environmental disruption and climate change while cultivating hope and healthier communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seminar brings together three distinguished voices who will examine the relationship between climate, health, environmental change, and faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Founder, EarthMedic & EarthNurse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Hospedales will explore how climate change affects human health, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and public-health resilience in the Caribbean<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As Caribbean communities face increasingly complex environmental and health challenges, understanding the relationship between climate and health is essential to building stronger and more resilient societies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Senior Scientist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Douglas will focus on how environmental disruption influences zoonoses, infectious-disease risks, and biosecurity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Environmental changes can affect the relationship between humans, animals, and ecosystems. His presentation will provide an opportunity to consider how communities can better understand and prepare for emerging health risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medical Doctor and Faith Leader<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. December Singh will examine the important connection between human wellbeing, compassionate care, faith, hope, and community response in a changing world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her contribution will highlight the role of compassion and faith in helping individuals and communities respond constructively to difficult circumstances while maintaining hope for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Climate change is not only an environmental concern. It has implications for physical health, mental and emotional wellbeing, food security, livelihoods, communities, and social resilience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For communities across the Caribbean, these challenges can be particularly significant. Building healthier and more resilient communities requires collaboration across disciplines and sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Called to Cultivate<\/em> seminar invites participants to consider what it means to move beyond simply responding to environmental challenges and instead become guardians of creation and advocates for human wellbeing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conversation also provides an opportunity for people of faith to reflect on their responsibility to care for creation, serve their communities, and promote hope in the face of change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seminar will take place online via Zoom on August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM Bogot\u00e1 Time (GMT-5)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants are encouraged to register through Zoom to view the event time in their respective locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Zoom Meeting ID:<\/strong> 884 2794 1307 A QR code for registration is also available on the event flyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seminar is being presented in partnership with EarthMedic & EarthNurse, the University of Michigan School of Public Health \u2013 Department of Environmental Health Sciences, and Improving our Serve<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Participants from several countries across the Caribbean and beyond are expected to join the conversation, reflecting the international importance of climate change, health, faith, and community resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The From Gardeners to Guardians<\/em> series challenges participants to think about creation not simply as something to appreciate, but as something entrusted to our care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Being called to cultivate means cultivating more than gardens. It means cultivating healthy communities, responsible relationships with the environment, compassion for others, resilience, and hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As climate and health challenges continue to evolve, the call is clear: we must work together to protect creation and promote the wellbeing of present and future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, August 20, 2026<\/strong> Join Dr. James Hospedales, Dr. Kirk Douglas, and Dr. Elizabeth December Singh for an important conversation on faith, climate change, health, and hope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Come and be part of the conversation as we move from gardeners to guardians\u2014cultivating human health and hope in a changing world.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Faith, Climate Change and Health \u2014 Creation Day 6 As the world continues to experience the effects of climate change, the connections between environmental sustainability, human health, faith, and community resilience have never been more important. On Thursday, August 20, 2026, the From Gardeners to Guardians seminar series continues with Seminar 5\/6: Creation Day 6, … <\/p>\n\n
Meet the Speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dr. James Hospedales<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Kirk Douglas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Dr. Elizabeth December Singh<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Faith, Climate Change and Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Join the Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Passcode:<\/strong> 719678<\/p>\n\n\n\nA Regional and International Conversation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From Gardeners to Guardians<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Save the Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6:00 PM Bogot\u00e1 Time (GMT-5)<\/strong>
Online via Zoom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n