EXSPH 2214 - Climate Change and Health Solutions

Despite the profound health risks of climate change, solutions exist that can protect communities and strengthen health systems. This course focuses on adaptation, mitigation, and the co-benefits of climate action for human health. Students will engage with strategies such as sustainable development, resilient infrastructure, and rights-based approaches. Through real-world examples, the course emphasizes how cross-sector collaboration can reduce risks, improve equity, and unlock opportunities for healthier, more sustainable futures.

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.

A digital badge will be issued upon course completion. After the grade is posted, learners will receive an email from MyCreds with instructions on how to access their badge.