Designed for

Public Health Professionals, Private Health Professionals, Health Educators, Climate Leaders, Health Researchers, NGOs working on Climate Change and Public Health, Officials of Civil Society Organisations, Health Officials in federal and state MDAs, Officials of Community Based Organisations, Social Workers, Community Health Extension Workers, etc...

Course Introduction

Climate change is having widespread impacts on human health and has been called “the greatest health threat of the 21st century.” Overwhelming evidence continues to suggest that climate change is multiplying threats to human health, with adverse effects on disease prevalence, chronic health conditions, mental health, and the availability of food. Experts project that the multiple impacts of climate change will rival the leading global causes of death by the end of the century, with the greatest risks to children, underserved communities, and regions lacking adequate infrastructure. New leadership and actionable solutions are needed to build momentum for research, public awareness, and policies that create more equitable health solutions through addressing climate resilience.

This capacity building on Climate Change and Public Health is designed to prepare public health professionals and health systems through early warning, better planning and the implementation of prevention and adaptation measures, but also by reducing the emissions of gases that cause climate change - within the health sector and with other sectors.