Climate and Health

Understand how climate change is shaping human health — and what we can do about it — in this accessible, evidence-based course. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply concerned about our planet's future, this course provides clear, expert-led insights into the growing health impacts of a changing climate. Learn how environmental shifts affect physical and mental well-being, and explore real-world examples of emerging health threats, from air pollution to plastic toxicity.

Gain the tools and awareness to think critically, advocate for change, and be part of a more resilient and informed global community.

Course Breakdown:

Climate Change & Public Health

• Understand how climate change affects health at local and global scales

• Explore the rise in heat stress, air and water pollution, and food insecurity

• Learn how vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected

Mental Health in a Warming World

• Discover how climate stressors contribute to anxiety, trauma, and depression

• Examine the global mental health crisis and the stigma surrounding it

• Learn why breaking the silence is a first step toward resilience

Emerging Infections & Global Risks

• Understand zoonotic diseases and how they spread from animals to humans

• Learn why fungal infections are on the rise due to environmental changes

• Explore the One Health approach connecting human, animal, and environmental health

Plastic Pollution & Human Health

• Examine how microplastics enter our bodies and harm internal systems

• Learn why plastic is a health issue — not just an environmental one

• Explore potential solutions and innovations for a plastic-free future

This course contains supplementary materials, such as Key Takeaways, Recommended Readings and the 30-Day Challenge!

Join us and discover how a changing planet is changing our health — and what we can do about it.