ClimatexHealth Technical Assistance Initiative

The ClimatexHealth Technical Assistance Initiative is a strategic leadership and climate adaptation resource, distinctive in bridging climate science, health systems, and community practice, to support organizations—academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, hospital systems, and community-based groups—in navigating the accelerating challenges of climate change.

Anchored in the Center’s mission to facilitate pathways towards climate justice and health equity, this initiative provides climate adaptation expertise, strategies, and tailored guidance to strengthen institutional capacity and align health systems, research, education, and community practice with the demands of a just, climate-smart society.

We specifically encourage organizations outside the U.S.—particularly those with limited institutional or financial capacity—to connect with us and utilize this mechanism. Recognizing that climate-health leadership also emerges from student and grassroots initiatives, grassroots, student-led organizations anywhere, including the United States, are also encouraged to reach out. 

Examples of Support Offered

• Technical expertise: Guidance on assessing climate-related health risks (e.g., heatwaves, air quality, flooding).

• Strategic planning: Helping hospitals or universities develop climate resilience plans.

• Capacity building: Training staff or students on integrating climate-health into research and curricula.

• Community engagement: Supporting grassroots groups with toolkits to address local climate-health impacts.

Due to limited capacity, we may not be able to fulfill every request, but we welcome interest from groups seeking to lead boldly on climate-health adaptation. Please use our Contact Us page to inquire about availability.