The American Public Health Association’s Smart Surfaces Coalition has several resources and upcoming webinar opportunities to learn more about climate change and extreme heat from a public health perspective.
Global Heat Action Day – June 2
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. On June 2 — Global Heat Action Day — join APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity and ecoAmerica at 3 p.m. ET for a webinar discussing the health risks posed by extreme heat, as well as tools and solutions communities can use to build resilience.
This webinar will feature health professionals, faith leaders and community advocates at the frontlines of addressing extreme heat, including:
- Shweta Arya, APHA
- Ben Fulgencio-Turner, Climate for Health
- Rev. Katie Sexton, Arizona Faith Network
Climate and Health Bootcamp June 4-6
The Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education is hosting its Climate and Health Bootcamp again this year. This three-day intensive course is designed to equip clinicians, scientists and professionals in research, healthcare and public health with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively address climate change in their work.
Extreme Heat & Health: Clinical and Public Health Strategies for Prevention and Action: July 24
Extreme heat kills more people each year than all other extreme weather events combined and disproportionately affects vulnerable communities. Fortunately, many, if not most, heat-related illnesses and deaths are preventable. This free course, presented by APHA and Climate for Health, will equip you with tools to engage clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers and community members in taking action.
Covering both individual care and systemic solutions, this training will empower you to be a leader on extreme heat and health issues.
Earn three FREE continuing education credits when you complete the course.
The course is offered Thursday, July 24, from 1-4 p.m. EST.
New resource: The Building Resilience Against Climate Effects framework
Increasing concern about the public health effects of climate change combined with dwindling support for climate and health initiatives at the federal level makes it more important than ever for public health professionals to help their communities withstand the health challenges of a warming planet. The newly-updated Building Resilience Against Climate Effects framework, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Climate and Health Program, equips state and local health departments with tools to forge partnerships within communities, create cross-disciplinary strategies and assess climate-related health issues.
Click the button below to explore the BRACE guidelines and use them in your community.