Climate Risk and Resilience
Exploring the Intersection of Climate Change, Health, and Community Resilience
Climate change is more than just an environmental challenge—it is a public health crisis that disproportionately impacts vulnerable populations.
Low-income communities, people of color, and those with preexisting health conditions often face the greatest risks from extreme weather, air pollution, and other climate-related hazards. The pathways often intersect and amplify one another, leading to more severe health consequences. By understanding exposure pathways, we can work together to advance climate resilience and health equity.
Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, student, or concerned citizen, explore our resources to deepen your understanding and inspire action towards a healthier, more equitable future for all.
Featured Presenters
Climate Health Through a Health Equity Lens
Dr. Tanya Funchess
MPHA President
Environmental Advocacy
Rachel Mayes
Southern Echo Executive Director
Climate Health Equity In Mississippi
Denise Powell, MD
Community Pediatrician in Bay St. Louis, MS
As climate change continues to impact communities, health and technical assistance centers play a crucial role in building resilience and supporting their patients in adopting measures to protect their health and well-being.
The centers that are willing to implement resilience measures not only strengthen their capacity to respond to climate-related health challenges but also empower their patients to take proactive steps toward safeguarding their health in the face of extreme weather, natural disasters, and other climate impacts.
Federal Funding for Health Centers and Community Resilience Toolkits
The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC)
The first focuses on health centers themselves, outlining the importance of resilience measures, the associated financial savings, and information about the CHARGE partnership: a collaboration between NACHC, Collective Energy, and Capital Link, designed to support health centers in accessing IRA funding.
The Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers Program
The United States Environmental Protection Agency
EPA has selected 16 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers (EJ TCTACs) in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy that will receive $177 million to help underserved and overburdened communities across the country.