Climate Change & Health Resources
Want to know the basics of climate change or go into the details? This section includes resources on climate change including organizations, journals and publications.
An academic journal about how health and people's welfare are impacted by climate change. Articles feature broad-based analyses, research on specific climate impacts & health consequences, and theoretical frameworks. Papers also highlight existing and proposed solutions being created in health care practice, education, and society.
Established by SOA founder, Marcalee Alexander, MD, who also serves as editor-in-chief.
Organizations and Rightsholders
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health
Focus is on mobilizing and empowering health professionals to make health and equity central to climate change action
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education
Their mission is to create a global climate-ready health sector to lead health promotion and response in the era of climate change through education
The Global Climate & Health Alliance
An alliance of health organizations from around the world working to tackle climate change and to protect and promote public health
National initiative led by a network of health leaders that offers tools, resources, and communication to empower health leaders to speak about and advocate for climate solutions
European Climate and Health Observatory
Provides a wide range of publications, tools, websites, and other resources related to climate change and human health
Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
UK based organization that engages healthcare professionals, patients, and the wider community to understand the connection between health and the environment to aid in reducing healthcare’s resource footprint
This organization seeks to transform health care to reduce its environmental footprint, create a community for sustainability, and a leader for environmental health and justice
Their mission is to provide solutions-based research, education, and outreach to shape climate actions
UCSF Center for Climate, Health and Equity
University of California San Francisco aims to drive climate action through research, education, policy, and health system sustainability
Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment (ANHE)
National nursing organization focused on the intersection of health and the environment
Environmental Physiotherapy Association
International community focused on exploring and advancing the field of environmental physiotherapy
Occupational Therapists for Environmental Action
OTEA is raising awareness about the impacts of climate change on human health, wellness, and participation in meaningful occupations
Websites
Lancet Countdown: Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change
Tracks the connections between public health and climate change
Pan-American Health Organization. Snapshot: Health and Climate Change in the Americas
Information about the health and climate agenda, strengthening climate resilient health systems, and learning resources
CDC: Climate Effects on Health
Information on the health impacts, regional health effects in the U.S., and other learning resources
World Health Organization (WHO): Climate Change and Health
Information provided on key facts, response efforts, fact sheets, and other learning resources
American Public Health Association (APHA): Climate Change
Highlights of action steps APHA has taken and learning resources
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Climate Change Indicators
Information related to the connection between climate change and human health
Resources and toolkits available on coping with extreme heat, climate distress, air pollution, and more
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education: Resource Library
Climate resources for health education consisting of slides, case studies, and implementation guides
Courses and Resources
World Health Organization: Trainings and educational material
Training manuals and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to climate change and human health
European Climate and Health Responders Course
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education created a 10-week course; February 6th - April 9th, 2024
Climate and Health Responder Course for Health Professionals
Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education created an 8-week course with pre-recordings, slides, and resources. (2022)
Human Health and Climate Change
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (unitar), created a 2 day, free course on the topics of environment, climate change, and local development
HarvardX: The Health Effects of Climate Change
HarvardX created a 7-week, free course through the edX platform
Adapting Health Systems to Protect Children from the Impact of Climate Change Series
Child Health Task Force created a 9-session course with recordings, slides, and additional resources available
How Will Climate Change Affect Our Health
Cambridge University created an hour-long presentation available on YouTube
How Climate Change Affects Your Mental Health
Wray, B. (2019, September 20). How climate change affects your mental health. TED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IlDkCEvsYw
The link between climate change, health, and poverty
Holder, C. (2020, June 3). The link between climate change, health and poverty. TEDMED. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQTykJbN8yI
Solutions Spotlight: Novel Technology to Improve Disease Control Cost-Effectiveness
Sarkar, K. (2023, March 16). Solutions spotlight: Novel technology to improve disease control cost-effectiveness. Malaria No More. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOXSPApdXuo
Climate & Health Justice Workshop
Deivanayagam, A., & Romanello, M. (2023, June 5). Climate & Health Justice Research Discussion. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF4YJ1rgcO0
Climate Change Toolkit for Health Professionals
Perrotta, Kim. Editor. Climate Change Toolkit for Health Professionals. Produced by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE). April 2019
WFOT Learning: Resettling Climate Migrants & Disaster Management
World Federation of Occupational Therapists online learning platform with courses available on resettling climate migrants, working with displaced persons, and disaster management
Workshop available in several languages and locations across the globe to learn about the fundamental science behind climate change and how to empower yourself to take action
Journals & Publications
The Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health in the United States: a Scientific Assessment
USGCRP, 2016: The impacts of climate change on human health in the United States: A Scientific Assessment. Crimmins, A., J. Balbus, J.L. Gamble, C.B. Beard, J.E. Bell, D. Dodgen, R.J. Eisen, N. Fann, M.D. Hawkins, S.C. Herring, L. Jantarasami, D.M. Mills, S. Saha, M.C. Sarofim, J. Trtanj, and L. Ziska, Eds. U.S. Global Change Research Program, Washington, DC, 312 pp. http://dx.doi.org/10.7930/J0R49NQX
The Impact of Climate Change on Our Health and Health Systems
Shanoor Seervai, Lovisa Gustafsson, and Melinda K. Abrams, The impact of climate change on our health and health systems,” explainer, Commonwealth Fund, May 2022. https://doi.org/10.26099/49re-ky81
Getting to a Greener, Healthier World by 2030: Solutions from Healthcare Professionals.
The Journal of Climate Change and Health. Volume 4 (2021)
Strengthening Health Resilience to Climate Change
Watts, N., Campbell-Lendrum, D., Maiero, M., Montoya, L. F., & Lao, K. (2015). (rep.). Strengthening Health Resilience to Climate Change: Technical Briefing for the World Health Organization (pp. 1–24).
Health Risks Due To Climate Change: Inequality in Causes and Consequences
Ebi, K. L., & Hess, J. J. (2020). Health risks due to climate change: Inequity in causes and consequences. Health Affairs, 39(12), 2056–2062. https://doi.org/10.1377/hlthaff.2020.01125