Climate Change + Health Hub
The Climate Change + Health
The Climate Change and Health Hub is a dedicated group of faculty members, staff and students within the College of Health Sciences and across the University of Alberta who are passionate about addressing climate change and its effects on health.
Our members bring diverse expertise in health sciences, natural and applied sciences, education, social sciences, arts and humanities, and other diverse ways of knowing.
What we do
The hub fosters meaningful collaboration among researchers, communities, practitioners and policymakers to deepen our understanding of how climate change affects health, as well as health-related adaptation and mitigation strategies. We also strive to put our research findings into action by inspiring academics, communities, practitioners, and decision-makers to make positive changes that benefit the well-being of our planet and all its inhabitants.
Research
We engage in research to gain a deeper understanding of climate change's effects on human and planetary health. We call upon different disciplinary perspectives to identify the root causes of climate change and to find evidence-based solutions to its current impacts. We recognize the importance and validity of Indigenous world knowledge systems and world views and are committed to interweaving them, where possible, with scientific knowledge to take meaningful action in addressing the climate crisis.
Advocacy
We use our research findings to advocate for policies and actions that reduce the effects of climate change on human and planetary health.
Education + Awareness
We provide evidence-based educational resources to members of the university community and beyond, engaging in public awareness campaigns about climate action related to health outcomes, adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies.
Membership
Are you ready to become a part of our growing community? Contact asilveir@ualberta.ca to apply. Apply today to join the hub. Membership grants you credibility through association with one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions. You'll also gain access to our online community. Join us today and be a part of the change.
Member directory coming soon
Climate Change Connections Community Map
The Climate Change Connections Community Map is a tool to visualize and access information about the work climate change researchers are doing at the University of Alberta.
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Upcoming Event
Photo credit: Leo Hoorn, National Geographic
Climate-Health Action Talks (CHAT)
Join us for an inspiring evening at Climate Health Action Talks: For Winter on November 29! Dive into discussions on ecological grief, hope, and collective action with U of A climate experts and Edmonton City Councillor Keren Tang. After the panel, experience the National Geographic Society’s documentary For Winter, following Alison Criscitiello’s (National Geographic Explorer and Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab in the Faculty of Science) daring expedition to Mount Logan.
Photo credit: Leo Hoorn, National Geographic
News
U of A project could help children in daycare breathe easier during wildfire season
Recommendations, dashboard tool designed to help child-care centres protect their tiny clients when air quality is poor.
New research hub focuses U of A expertise on how climate change affects health
First interdisciplinary group of its kind in Canada will create more opportunities for collaborative research, learning and advocacy.
Public health researcher a lead author on latest global report on climate change
New graduate certificate program in climate change and health will prepare students to find solutions.
Setting the agenda for climate science
Impact on cities, effectiveness of adaptation and mitigation efforts, stock-taking on Paris Agreement targets are all possible topics for next round of IPCC reports, says U of A expert representing Canada.
Contact
For more information about the Climate Change + Health Hub, please contact us.