EXSPH 2213 - Climate Change and Health Risks

Climate change is already harming the physical and mental health of millions worldwide, with inequitable impacts across populations. This course explores how health risks will evolve as the crisis deepens, who is most at risk, and why. Students will learn about the pathways linking climate change and health - from extreme heat to shifting disease patterns - while emphasizing health equity and climate justice. Through case studies and expert insights, the course reveals the urgency of addressing climate change as a critical threat to global health.

Public health practitioners, healthcare providers, environmental and municipal planners, educators, and policy professionals who want to integrate climate-health considerations into their practice.

By the end the course, students will be able to:

• 🗸 Participants explore the evolving health impacts of a changing climate, examine evidence-based mitigation and adaptation strategies, and develop practical tools for communication, policy engagement, and community action.

• 🗸This course is offered via Coursera.
• 🗸A digital certificate will be issued by Coursera upon completion of the course.