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This web page provides information on the different projected effects of climate change on the environment, many of which involve natural disasters. The comprehensive listing offers a summary for each effect and related resources, such as videos and reports, supporting the probability of hazards and their regional impact.
View ResourceThis report presents an overview of four main themes that emerged from the National Children’s Health and Climate Leadership Forum, held as a virtual event in October 2020. It includes key points and action items highlighted by event speakers as necessary steps to support youth mental health and resilience in response to climate change impacts.
View ResourceThis online course for health professionals focuses on climate change and its impact on the health of young patients. Course participants will learn about potential outcomes associated with climate change and recommendations to assist patients in addressing risks and health effects. Although the course is free, users must set up a free account with the Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units website to complete the course.
View ResourceA section from a climate change assessment, this resource explores climate change’s impact on the physical and mental health of people faced by extreme weather, worsened natural disasters, and limited resources. It highlights increased health risks and offers guidance for building resilient communities and adapting to climate change.
View ResourceDeveloped for health professionals and community leaders, this guide provides a comprehensive background about climate change and its impacts on individual and community well-being. It includes research-based strategies for addressing and supporting public mental health on individual and community levels.
View ResourceCreated by physicians for the public, this report explores climate change to bring attention to the risks and possible consequences it may have for public health. It analyzes the many challenges climate change poses and provides recommendations for protecting the community and reducing the possible effects of climate change.
View ResourceDesigned for health professionals, this guide provides research-based communication strategies for fostering discussions concerning climate change and health. After providing background information, it offers possible key talking points, phrases, and messages for successful communication and information dissemination.
View ResourceThis resource provides a comprehensive breakdown of the impacts of climate change on human health, extreme disaster events, populations of concern, and more. Each section includes a summary of key findings and data analysis and highlights the need for additional research activities to promote preparedness and resilience.
View ResourceThis technical report provides a comprehensive analysis of climate change and its effects on children’s physical and psychological health and development. It explores extreme weather events and the burden of disasters on young populations to support the need for a public health movement addressing climate change’s health effects.
View ResourceThis recorded webinar hosted by the National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) highlights the importance of resilience in disaster and climate adaptation planning and offers suggestions for ensuring efficient disaster response and recovery. It encourages participants to view climate hazards as an opportunity for expanding services and promoting community sustainability and growth.
View ResourceThis guide and toolkit provides an overview of the current state of healthcare infrastructure. It offers recommendations for promoting resilience in public health in preparation for the possible impacts of climate change. Created for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and disaster planners, this resource allows users to develop disaster-specific preparedness and recovery plans.
View ResourceThis guide offers a comprehensive analysis of the impacts of climate change on human well-being by presenting findings on the effects of climate crises and disasters on mental, physical, and community health. Based on these findings, the guide includes recommendations for engaging the public on climate change topics and ensuring community resilience.
View ResourceThis report shares the impacts of climate change and related disasters on vulnerable communities, focusing on the Pacific region and its exposure to extreme natural hazards. While the resource reports mainly on climate change crises and effects on Pacific island countries, the report includes substantial guidance for providing populations around the world with tools and strategies for building resilience.
View ResourceThis web page explores the effects of climate change on the mental health and resilience of communities by presenting research on traumatic stress and disaster exposure. The page highlights a briefing paper, fact sheet, and podcast that describe the current knowledge available regarding climate change and trauma. It also presents recommendations for public health research and response.
View ResourceThis fact sheet explores the hazards climate change can cause for youth by providing background information about children’s physical and cognitive vulnerability and recommendations to reduce risks and negative impacts. It includes a case study and breaks down possible effects of climate crises such as extreme weather, poor air quality, and food insecurity.
View ResourceThis fact sheet explores the impacts of climate change on individuals’ mental health and wellness through background information about mental health and a description of immediate, gradual, and indirect impacts. It includes a case study and research supporting emergency preparedness recommendations to build resilience and cope with possible effects.
View ResourceThis fact sheet highlights the importance of community planning to promote resilience when facing risks for severe weather and natural disasters caused by climate change. Along with strategies for climate resilience and links to tools for disaster planning, the resource includes case studies from across the nation to help guide decision makers.
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