Climate and Health

The ongoing effects of impact every part of our lives, including our individual and community-level health. From rising temperatures, increased occurrence and magnitude of natural disasters, expanded vector-borne disease patterns, to increased transmission of waterborne diseases—the changing natural environment in which we live will affect our health.

These issues have led to significant negative health effects on both individuals and populations, particularly high-risk communities. As such, public health departments must address how best to respond to this ongoing crisis. State and territorial health agencies can use surveillance tools, create vulnerability assessments, and develop adaptation plans to prepare and respond to the adverse health effects of climate and extreme weather events.

Featured

Climate for Health Ambassadors Training

Climate for Health Ambassadors Training

ASTHO is excited to partner with ecoAmerica to provide Climate for Health Ambassadors training to state and territorial health agencies.

Learn About the Training
Young stem with three leaves growing out of a laptop keyboard

Climate and Health Capacity Survey

This report breaks down the results of this survey and highlights what the results mean for the future of climate health.

Get the Report (PDF)
Thumbnail of Climate and Health Capacity Survey: 10 Key Takeaways

Climate and Health Capacity Survey: 10 Key Takeaways

The top 10 takeaways from the Climate and Health Capacity survey.

View the Infographic
Mosquito on a bright green leaf

Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance with QGIS

This training was developed to address specific requests from Insular Area Health Agencies to help build capacity to address the health impacts associated with climate change.

Explore the Module
State Climate and Health Adaptation Esri map screenshot

State Climate and Health Adaptation Plans and Other Resources

An interactive Esri map that showcases state health agency climate adaptation plans and resources.

Go to the Map
Map of United States surrounded in a circle of images related to extreme weather and climate readiness

Extreme Weather and Climate Readiness: Toolkit for State and Territorial Health Departments

From ASTHO's Climate Change Collaborative, this guide outlines a comprehensive approach to integrating climate readiness into seven key public health programs.

Get the Guide (PDF)

Latest Climate and Health Resources

Adult holding a child's hand outdoors.
history_eduBlog

How Emergency Preparedness Can Better Protect Children’s Health

Learn More
A cautionary road sign reading “EXTREME HEAT DANGER” in a barren desert landscape with “Federal Health Policy Update” text overlaid at the top.
history_eduBlog

Federal Government Mounts Response to Rising Heat Index

Learn More
Cars drive down a flooded street
history_eduBlog

Strengthening Leadership, Risk Communications, and Preparedness in the Islands

Learn More
Hazy air in New York City
call_to_actionResource

Community Action Plan Templates for Children’s Environmental Health

Learn More
An American flag standing amidst the debris of a destroyed building, with broken branches and rubble surrounding it.
auto_storiesReport

How Mississippi Prioritizes Environmental Justice During Disaster Response

Learn More
Search and rescue workers go toward a helicopter
history_eduBlog

Leading Health Security Efforts Through Strategic Collaboration and Innovation

Learn More
An alert deer standing amidst lush greenery with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains and tall pine trees.
history_eduBlog

Tackling Climate Change Using the One Health Approach

Learn More
Climate for Health Ambassadors Training
schoolTraining

Climate for Health Ambassadors Training

Learn More

Collaborations

The Climate Change Collaborative (CCC) was established in 2009 and is led and facilitated by ASTHO Environmental Health staff. The CCC consists of climate and emergency preparedness subject matter experts from state and territorial health agencies (STHAs). The CCC helps build peer-to-peer relationships between STHA staff who are working on the public health impacts of climate change and extreme weather events. CCC calls provide a platform for members to collaborate and learn from one another, as well as share resources, opportunities, and best practices.

Join CCC