Climate and Health, Mental health, diseases, and pollution in a changing climate.
Course Description
Understand how climate change is shaping human health — and what we can do about it — in this accessible, evidence-based course. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply concerned about our planet’s future, this course provides clear, expert-led insights into the growing health impacts of a changing climate. Learn how environmental shifts affect physical and mental well-being, and explore real-world examples of emerging health threats, from air pollution to plastic toxicity.
Gain the tools and awareness to think critically, advocate for change, and be part of a more resilient and informed global community.
Course Breakdown:
Climate Change & Public Health
- Understand how climate change affects health at local and global scales
- Explore the rise in heat stress, air and water pollution, and food insecurity
- Learn how vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected
Mental Health in a Warming World
- Discover how climate stressors contribute to anxiety, trauma, and depression
- Examine the global mental health crisis and the stigma surrounding it
- Learn why breaking the silence is a first step toward resilience
Emerging Infections & Global Risks
- Understand zoonotic diseases and how they spread from animals to humans
- Learn why fungal infections are on the rise due to environmental changes
- Explore the One Health approach connecting human, animal, and environmental health
Plastic Pollution & Human Health
- Examine how microplastics enter our bodies and harm internal systems
- Learn why plastic is a health issue — not just an environmental one
- Explore potential solutions and innovations for a plastic-free future
This course contains supplementary materials, such as Key Takeaways, Recommended Readings and the 30-Day Challenge!
Join us and discover how a changing planet is changing our health — and what we can do about it.
