Why Public Health and Climate Change?

This session will introduce the critical connection between climate change and public health, setting the stage for the workshop series. Panelists and attendees will:

• Explore how climate change directly impacts health outcomes, drawing on real-world examples like COVID-19 and HIV to highlight the intersections.
• Understand the shared mission of PRI and DOHMH in fostering climate resilience and health equity.
• Learn how public health professionals can lead in climate preparedness.
• Discuss strategies to ensure health equity in climate responses, particularly for marginalized and vulnerable communities.