Our Environment

Diocese of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands
Policy on the Environment

Background
A policy for the environment is based on Resolution #7, agreed by the 142nd Annual Synod 2012
which states that “the Bishop should establish a Diocesan Environmental Committee to work
with the churches to formulate policies and guidelines for the use of renewable energy, the
conservation of water, the protection of church environs and the sensitizing of congregations
to our environmental stewardship responsibilities”.
The rationale for the policy on the environment is to achieve the mission of the Diocese as it
relates to the environment, stated in the Five Marks of Mission of the Anglican Communion: “To
strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and to sustain and renew the life of the Church”.
All aspects of the Mission must be achieved in order to fulfill the vision of the Church.

READ THE FULL POLICY HERE

The members of the Diocesan Environmental Committee effective 2023 are:

–           Dr. Elizabeth Thomas-Hope – Chairperson
–          Rt. Rev Garth Minott
–          Dr. Suzanne Davis
–          Mr. Norman Davis
–          Rev David Reid
–          Rev Olando Gayle
–          Rev Bertram Gayle

CLIMATE CHANGE POWERPOINT – Dr Hope

CLIMATE CHANGE POWERPOINT – Rev. Olando Gayle