Founded by EcoAmerica, it is a national network of 44 health leaders across America. It aims to create climate solutions by addressing a clean energy future, an improvement in people’s health, building shared, sustainable prosperity, and preparing for harmful impacts. Their work primarily focuses on training ambassadors, communication and engagement, organizing events and webinars, conduction research and public polling, and sharing success stories. It “offers tools, resources, and communications to demonstrate visible climate leadership, inspiring and empowering health leaders to speak about, act on, and advocate for climate solutions.”
Publications:
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, And Guidance (March 2017, 68p) – Report on the implications of climate change on mental health and guidance on public engagement on the topic. Co-sponsored with ecoAmerica and APA.