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Climate Change and Health

From Science to Action

Robert Dubrow, Kathryn Conlon, and Connie Roser-Renouf

Climate change is arguably the greatest public health threat we face. To address it successfully, health and environmental professionals, advocates, and others need to acquire new skills and a deeper understanding of its challenges and solutions. This specialization is for those who wish to understand the impact of climate change on health and are committed to protecting the health of populations using the knowledge and skills they will acquire.

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Three courses

Introduction to Climate Change and Health

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Climate change is one of the greatest threats to human health in the 21st century. This course will equip health and environmental professionals, as well as other changemakers and the public, with critical and usable knowledge to take positive action. It will cover the science of climate change, its adverse health effects, and how to reduce its impacts.

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Climate Adaptation for Human Health

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The world's climate is changing, with significant negative consequences for human health. This course explores why climate change adaptation is crucial for protecting health and examines appropriate actions for specific locations and populations. Students will learn tools and strategies for planning and implementing adaptation actions that build resilience to climate change's adverse effects.

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Communicating Climate Change and Health

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How can you discuss the negative effects of climate change on human health to motivate change in your community? In this course, you will learn to communicate the health-related risks of climate change effectively to the public and policymakers and motivate positive changes in climate-related behaviors.

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1 hours

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Institution

Yale University

Instructors

Robert Dubrow

Kathryn Conlon

Connie Roser-Renouf

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