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Given the interconnectedness nature of climate change on health, and growing pandemics effecting the most vulnerable communities, there is no better time than now, to recognize “health as the human face of climate change”, and, crucially to set out clear targets to tackle these issues systematically and underscoring the imperative for collective action. 🔗https://lnkd.in/d877_9dK

At recent NAM climate events, industry professionals discussed the significance of building a “climate-savvy” health workforce, addressing systemic inequities, and breaking institutional barriers to advance climate resilience and mitigation efforts. Learn more in new feature story: https://buff.ly/3Yb5JYA

Climate change poses a significant threat to health and equity, but health care professionals can help. Enhance your understanding of how climate change directly affects health and equity and discover climate solutions with @UCClimateHealth https://lnkd.in/gsxxsgme

It's time to act! Health and climate are closely linked, with 87% of the citizens we surveyed as part of our Climate x Health Council report by the MindS Collective believing that climate change will adversely affect the health of future generations. To meet this challenge, we have identified 3 key actions. To find out more, read this report : https://lnkd.in/edeeuwmp #FoundationS

Climate change poses a significant threat to health and equity, but health care professionals can help. Enhance your understanding of how climate change directly affects health and equity and discover climate solutions with @UCClimateHealth https://lnkd.in/gCnTM2UD

As the world’s climate negotiators convene for COP29, a key theme to be addressed is the impact of climate change on human health and evidence-based solutions and adaptation actions. To help build a strong and openly accessible evidence base for decision-making, this collection from PLOS Climate and PLOS Global Public Health shows aspects of the intersection between climate and health, from the changing burden of communicable and non-communicable disease to the impacts of extreme events on health systems, as well as research that assesses potential adaptations to build healthier and more resilient societies. https://lnkd.in/eUi6Fc9n

Public Input Opportunity: How would you like to access resources to protect your health, the health of others, and the community from the impacts of climate change? Join webinar on May 29 to inform a forthcoming NAM resource hub: https://buff.ly/4aga7bf

The course features key information on climate change and its impacts on human health, provides an overview of the climate change negotiations so far, and considers entry points to address health issues and priorities within climate change negotiations and policies. 

Health professionals are on the frontlines of dealing with the emerging health impacts of climate change. It can also be challenging to navigate these threats without established best practices. It can be especially overwhelming if you feel like you are the only one with serious concerns about climate change. Join us for an open-ended conversation to share knowledge, observations, and experiences around how climate change is impacting Minnesotans – and what we can do together as healthcare, science, and public health professionals. https://lnkd.in/gC8vqC-N Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate

As climate transition intensifies, health industries leaders’ concerns are growing beyond environmental impact to the profound impact on human health. Check out PwC’s 2024 US Health Climate Survey report to learn more. https://pwc.to/48GKYHr