From Observation to Regeneration: An Introduction to Landscape Ecology, Ecological Land Management, and Regenerative Food Systems

Spoke as part of a UISG–USG webinar on caring for creation and food systems, alongside speakers such as Reginaldo Haslett Marroquín and Sister Juunza Mwangani. The presentation introduced the fundamentals of landscape ecology and regenerative land management through the lens of Catholic social teaching, demonstrating how ecological observation, spatial analysis, and systems thinking can guide the stewardship of Church lands. Combining original cartography, ecological design principles, case studies, and theological reflection, the workshop equips religious communities to understand landscapes as interconnected systems and to make land-use decisions that strengthen biodiversity, food security, climate resilience, and the common good. The work reflects my broader practice of integrating geospatial science, ecological design, and Catholic theology to support regenerative stewardship at institutional and global scales.