Climate Grief

Climate grief, an emerging sub-discipline in public health, is often spoken of as a private emotional state. We approach it differently: as a structural determinant of health with systemic consequences. Situated at the intersection of public health and the science of death, this project uses a thanatological lens to analyze disenfranchised grief—particularly climate grief—and its implications for health equity, practice, and policy. 

Guided by our mission to mobilize science for action, the project goes beyond theory. We are developing actionable recommendations for clinicians, educators, administrators, and policymakers on integrating climate grief into practice, education, and governance. This work insists that grief—especially when silenced or denied—is not just a psychological matter, but a social determinant shaping community health, resilience, and policy futures.