Community Events
Join CAFE and GeoCAFE at AGU25 in New Orleans!
CAFE and GeoCAFE will be hosting a breakfast networking event. We’d love for you to join us!
When: December 16, 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Where: Marriott Warehouse Arts District, 859 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans
GeoCAFE is an NSF-funded Research Coordination Network that brings together researchers from geoscience departments and medical and public health professionals to accelerate climate and health science.
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Past Events
Cities Hold the Key for Human Health and Climate Stability
November 20, 2025 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by Drexel Urban Health Collaborative
Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Patz, Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor and the John P. Holton Endowed Chair of Health and the Environment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Planet Action
November 15 – 16 | MIT and Boston Aquarium
Hosted by TEDx Boston Planet Action is a global gathering spotlighting actionable ideas for a liveable planet.
Across three days, visionary leaders from every corner of the planet will share breakthrough solutions.
Climate and Health Learning Collaborative: Midwest Regional Webinar
November 10, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the National Academy of Medicine and Global Consortium on Climate and Health EducationThis webinar will share climate and health resources from the Midwest U.S. region related to prevention, resilience, and recovery.
While this webinar will focus on initiatives within the Midwest US region, all are welcome to join.
NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Sciences Team (HAQAST) Meeting
November 6 - 7 | St. Louis, Missouri and Online
Hosted by HAQAST and Washington University in St. Louis
Learn about how NASA data and tools are being applied to air quality and public health challenges, and connect with researchers and practitioners. Learn more
How is Climate Change Affecting Mental Health?
November 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology
This webinar will review the impacts of climate change on mental health, across various populations, and discuss pathways for building resilience and emotional well-being in a changing climate.
How Climate Change is Affecting Mental Health?
November 6, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology
This webinar will review the impacts of climate change on mental health, across various populations, and discuss pathways for building resilience and emotional well-being in a changing climate.
Connecting Early Childhood Development to Climate Change
October 30, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Online
Hosted by the FrameWorks Institute and the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard UniversityA deep-dive conversation into new research on how the American public thinks about this intersection, along with an emerging set of recommendations to build awareness and solutions.
John and Kay Hardgrave Water Sustainability Conference
October 21-22 | Ada, Oklahoma
Hosted by: East Central University
Oka Con’25 brings together the people and projects driving meaningful change in water, land, and infrastructure.
Community Engaged Research: From Partnership to Practice
October 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by Center on Heat, Health, and Aging Innovation and Research Solutions for Communities (CHAIRS-C)
Participants will learn how to turn community priorities into research questions that can drive meaningful change in policy and practice.
3rd International Virtual Climate Education Summit
October 16, 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by The Benjy Poetry And Music Global Concepts, Rutgers University, and the University of Nigeria
Theme: Enhancing smart cities for climate resilience, health, and wellbeing.
Environmental Data Available for Intergrating with the Health and Retirement Study
October 25, 12:45 - 2:15 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by CACHE
This panel is part of the 2-day CACHE workshop “Using Health and Retirement Study for Aging, Climate, and Health Research.”
Lung as the Gateway for Environmental Exposures in Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Disease
October 14 - 15, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Division of Lung Diseases
This workshop will discuss the unique role of the lung as the interface with the environment, and the pulmonary and cardiovascular consequences of inhalational exposures.
P20 Speaker Series: Nature-Based Solutions to Address Climate-Related Health Impacts
October 9, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the Center for Climate Health Excellence, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
Join a biweekly speaker series featuring UIC researchers and community partners. Upcoming dates: October 23, November 6, November 20, December 4.
Catalyzing Climate and Health Research Impact and Application
September 24, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. | In-person and OnlineHosted by
Hosted by The National Academy of Medicine
Gain insights from leading experts who will underscore protecting and improving the health of patient communities.
Climate, Health, and Aging Frameworks and Collaborations
September 24, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online and In-person
Hosted by The Center on Heat, Health, and Aging Innovation and Research Solutions for Communities (CHAIRS-C)
Join for a review of several frameworks relevant to research on environmental exposures and older adult health, and how to navigate challenges.
Introduction to Github
September 17, 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. ET | Online
In collaboration with our partners at the virtual Center on Aging, Climate, and Health (CACHE)
If you're curious about how GitHub could boost your climate and health research, you're invited to learn the basics so you can get up and running.
A Public Health Model for Environmental Impacts
September 17, 2:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by APHA and ecoAmerica
A live training featuring a framework and implementation guide that aims to empower health professionals in advancing climate resilience.
A Public Health Model for Environmental Impacts
September 17, 2:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by APHA and ecoAmerica
A live training featuring a framework and implementation guide that aims to empower health professionals in advancing climate resilience.
A Path Forward: Building Climate-Resilient Health Care at Every Level
September 12, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m ET | Online
Hosted by The National Academy of Medicine
Explore how health care leadership and workforce can drive climate resilience forward.
Introduction to Implementation Science for Climate and Health
September 5, 12:00– 1:00 p.m. ET | Online and in-person in Providence, RI
Hosted by Brown University School of Public Health
Presenters will overview key theories, models, and frameworks, focusing on applications to environmental challenges and health.
Leveraging Data to Drive Effective Heat Protection Policies
September 4, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the NAM Climate Communities Network
Learn how data shapes policies to reduce heat-related health risks. Hear real-world lessons and find practical tools for your community.
Climate and Urban Health Pre-Symposium: A Focus on the Future
September 3, 2025
Hosted by Drexel University
Join the Drexel Climate and Urban Health Research Center for a free Pre-Symposium Event before the 2025 Urban Health Symposium noted above.
Find us at ISEE-ISES 2025
CAFE researchers and GeoCAFE scholars will be at the ISEE-ISES 2025 meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, August 17-20! We invite you to come say hello and connect with our team and other climate and health community members.
Pre-conference Gathering
August 17, 2:30 p.m., near the Flora Raris sculpture in the atrium of the Regency Building.
Meet the Experts Breakfast
August 19, 7:30-8:30 a.m., at the Dunwoody Room.
Hurricanes & Health: Understanding Risks and Fostering Resilience
August 4, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. ET | Online
This half-day virtual event will feature speakers, lightning talks, networking, and more. Talks will progress from hurricane tracking, through preparedness and response, and to health impacts and future projections. Also included will be an optional workshop with Dr. Brooke Anderson on her open source hurricaneexposure R package.
Announcing speakers:
Dr. Edwin Sumargo, Climate Scientist, Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Dr. Shuai Wang, Assistant Professor & Meteorology and Climate Science Undergraduate Program Director, University of Delaware
Dr. Brooke Anderson, Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Colorado State University
Dr. Arbor Quist, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Ohio State University
John Toohey-Morales, Chief Meteorologist NBC-6, South Florida
Michael Souza, Agency Meteorologist, MEMA
Extreme Heat & Health: Clinical and Public Health Strategies for Prevention and Action
July 24, 1:00p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by American Public Health Association and Climate for Health
This free course will equip you with tools to engage clinicians, public health professionals, policymakers, and community members in taking action around extreme heat.
Mortality from Natural Disasters
July 22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by The Environmental Defense Fund
This seminar will explore how the growing threat of various natural disasters will affect mortality.
Application for NIEHS Environment Section Scholarship, 2025
The American Public Health Association announced its 2025 student scholarship for the upcoming annual meeting in Washington, D.C. This NIEHS-funded scholarship will help cover up to $1,000 dollars for students enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or professional program to take part in this year's annual meeting.
Applications due July 10.
How Environmental Pressures Alter Fungal Disease Epidemiology
July 9, 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Facilitated by: Dr. Alexandra Heaney, Assistant Professor, University of California San Diego and Dr. Jennifer Head, Assistant Professor, University of Michigan
The panel will discuss how environmental impacts alter fungal pathogen biology and epidemiology, including impacts on food security, antifungal resistance, and expansion of disease. They will also identify current research gaps and propose collaborative apporaches to advance our knowledge.
Panelists:
Malia Ireland, DVM, MPH - Epidemiologist, Minnesota Department of Health
Martin Hönigl, MD - Associate Professor, Medical University of Graz
Asiya Gusa, PhD - Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine
Amanda Weaver, PhD, MPH - University of California, Berkeley
Jennifer Head, PhD, MPH - Assistant Professor, University of Michigan School of Public Health
Jane Sykes, PhD, MBA, MPH - Professor, University of California, Davis
How Sustainability Enhances Community Benefit and Resilience
July 2, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET | Online
Hosted by the National Academy of Medicine
This webinar explores how environmental stewardship promotes health for communities.
