Educational Resource Hub
This crowd-sourced database of educational resources is meant to encompass any tools relevant to people working in the climate and health space. This might include submissions by the content authors themselves, or simply recommendations from community members for resources they have found helpful. This collection includes only links directing users to existing resources - it is not meant to house or archive content.
Keep in mind, this is a crowd-sourced database. CAFE does not verify the quality nor endorse the use of any materials included in this database. Make sure to follow the terms of use and attribution requirements specific to each resource. If you have created or used sources that would be relevant to the community of practice, please add it to the database by entering it in the submission form below.
In a world with more extreme weather, the ability to interpret and apply forecasting information is critical for effective disaster preparedness. Many practitioners and researchers, particularly those new to anticipatory action, struggle to navigate the complexities of weather and climate forecasts. This webinar series is designed to bridge that knowledge gap by providing a foundational understanding of forecasting principles, impact-based forecasting approaches, and key considerations for decision-making. By equipping beginners with practical insights and real-world examples, this series aims to enhance their ability to use forecasts effectively, ask the right questions, and take timely anticipatory action to mitigate risks and save lives. There are 5 modules, each consisting of a few social-media-style videos and one webinar. While most of the modules have some relation to health (e.g. health impacts of flooding), module 5 specifically covers health forecasting for anticipatory action.
This StoryMap was produced in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO), the USC Dornsife Public Exchange, USC Environmental Health and Spatial Sciences Institute students and researchers to help build awareness among Angelenos about the increasing risks and costs from extreme heat. It is also meant to provide quick access to information on the City of LA's Heat Relief 4 LA Campaign, Emergency Management Department Programs addressing extreme heat and the City's network of cooling centers and resources.
This 1.5 hour course covers the basics of climate resilience to improve water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) systems for everyone.
This resource helps clinicians understand the health risks of wildfire smoke, identify vulnerable populations, and advise patients on using the Air Quality Index and other strategies to reduce exposure. It also emphasizes the importance of cross-sectional collaboration in protecting public health during wildfire events.
This document, originally developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), is designed to help local public health officials prepare for smoke events, to take measures to protect the public when smoke is present, and communicate with the public about wildfire smoke and health.
During the course you will meet researchers and experts from the University of Copenhagen and the Technical University of Denmark. They work with different aspects of air pollution and health: toxicology, exposure assessment, epidemiology, engineering and health impact assessment. It is a global responsibility to combat the health impacts of air pollution, and this fight can only be won through new knowledge and global collaboration.
Created in partnership with data.org and Ashoka University, this new digital learning course introduces essential concepts and methods for applying data analytics at the intersection of climate and public health. Designed for early-career researchers and social impact professionals, the course draws on real-world use cases to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to drive meaningful impact.
This climate primer led by Dr. Christian Braneon of the City University of New York (CUNY) Institute for Demographic Research (CIDR) will cover climate variability, the components of climate risk, and insights on developing projections of future climate for interdisciplinary research. The primer will close by sharing a few examples of projects that characterize current and future health burden by integrating social, health, and environmental data.
Crowd-Sourced Climate Change and Health Educational Resources Collection Submission Form
Do you have a resource you’d like to share with the community in this educational resource collection? Please fill out the submission form below.
Your entry will be checked to ensure the content is appropriate, but will not be assessed for accuracy or completeness, and no other quality checks will be done.
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Please fill out the form to add a resource you think might be helpful for the climate change and health community of practice.
The type of resources that should be shared here are one of the following:
- Book or reference text (e.g. textbook or guidebook on best practices or other essential knowledge)
- Code repository (e.g. a GitHub code bank of an existing analysis)
- Online code tutorial or vignette (e.g. a walkthrough of specific code or methods with examples and explanations)
- Online course (e.g. a series of learning objectives with content and assessment)
- Video or recorded webinar (e.g. educational resources presented in video format)
