C-Change Conversations Connect Climate Change to Health and Community Well-Being

GCA-inspired Organization Maps Steps to Lessen the Risks and Effects of Climate Change

June 25, 2025

By: Lina Di Blasio

Climate change is not just about “polar bears in the distant future” emphasizes advocate and member of The Garden Club of Princeton, Kathleen Biggins. As an attendee at the GCA’s National Affairs & Legislation (NAL) Conference in Washington, DC, in 2006, Biggins learned that climate change is a human issue that poses a credible threat to communities. It’s not, as the media would have it, a political issue. 
 
The conference inspired Biggins to found C-Change Conversations in 2014, a nonprofit, bipartisan organization. Although most Americans recognize that climate change is real and man-made, Biggins explains that many don’t understand how it affects them personally and why it’s urgent. Biggins’ mission is to explain the science behind climate change, its effects on our health, economy, and global security, and what we can do about it.
 
Climate scientists agree that Earth is experiencing a warming trend caused by human activities. As temperature increases, productivity decreases (jobs/economy), the incidence of heart and lung disease increases (health), and we see an increase in climate refugees (geopolitical stability). 
 
The message is: We are the first generation to understand the risk of climate change. It’s time for action for the sake of future generations.
 
Biggins’ team has spoken to 22,500 people across 33 states. Audiences include community and business organizations and “anyone interested in a fair and balanced approach to the issue.” Participants come away informed, empowered, and motivated to take action. 
 
Recently, C-Change Conversations was profiled by Katie Couric Media.