Climate Adaptation for Human Health

Yale University

public-health   |   Advanced   |   9 Hours

The world’s climate is changing, and among the most significant negative consequences is to human health. While climate change is a global health issue, its health impacts vary across geographies and populations. In this course, you will learn why taking action to plan for and adapt to climate change is necessary for protecting human health, as well as what kinds of actions are most appropriate for a particular location and population. You also will learn tools and strategies to effectively plan for and enact adaptation actions that build resilience to climate change’s negative effects.

What skills will you gain?

climate change

adaptation

professional networks

capacity building

public health

sources

environmental health

Planning

hazard

Economic Analysis