Climate Change and Health

Launched in 2018 as the first-ever online certificate on climate change and health from an accredited U.S. school of public health, this 18-week program for working professionals reflects current science and best practices in the field of climate change and health. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge and proven strategies needed to increase your community’s resilience to the adverse health impacts of climate change and to communicate effectively about the health effects of climate change to the public and policymakers. Led by the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health, the certificate draws on outstanding faculty to give you an unparalleled opportunity to develop skills and create change.

The program is designed for public health professionals, clinicians, mental health professionals, health educators, policymakers, environmental professionals, government officials, advocates, and others working to address the health impacts of climate change.

After completing this program, you will be able to:

• Explain the health impacts of climate change and the near-term benefits of mitigating greenhouse gases;
• Devise adaptation strategies to increase community or organizational resilience to the health consequences of climate change and improve health equity; and
• Communicate effectively about climate change and health to enhance adaptive capacity, motivate positive changes in climate-related behaviors, and promote civic engagement to support systemic change.

The certificate is fully online, with no residential requirements. The program consists of three six-week courses that blend asynchronous instruction (content viewed at your own pace) with synchronous sessions (live discussions with faculty and peers). This format provides a rich learning experience along with the flexibility to balance coursework with your career.