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.

November 19, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. ET | Online

Hosted by CAFE

This is the second installment in our Extreme Weather Half-Day Event Series, focusing on the intersection of wildfires and public health. Together, we’ll examine how research, monitoring, and community-driven action can deepen our understanding of wildfire impacts and guide effective responses to the health challenges they pose.

Join us for thought-provoking panel discussions, rapid-fire lightning talks, networking opportunities, and strategies to build resilience across communities.

Working in the wildfire and health field? Submit a proposal for a lightning talk here.

October 29, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online

Join us to learn about the possibilities and realities of using AI and data science in climate and health work. 

‍Featuring: Dr. Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou, Professor of Epidemiology and Environment and Society at Brown University, and Joan Casey, Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at University of Washington.

‍‍September 24, 12:00 p.m. ET  | Online

Speaker: Dr. Peter James, Adjunct Associate Professor of Environmental Health, Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

Our State of the Science webinar series features expert speakers from across disciplines who provide a primer on what's known about the health impacts of disasters, designed for researchers working in different topic areas or who are new to the field.

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.

‍September 10, 12:00 p.m. ET  | Online

Speaker: Dr. Jesse Berman, Associate Professor, Division of Environmental Health Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Public Health

Our State of the Science webinar series features expert speakers from across disciplines who provide a primer on what's known about the health impacts of disasters, designed for researchers working in different topic areas or who are new to the field.

August 21, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET | Online

As global populations age, maintaining quality of life and well-being among senior adults has become a key public health goal, especially given the complex health impacts associated with various environmental threats. Aging populations are particularly susceptible to environmental stressors, such as rising temperatures, air pollution, and reduced access to green and blue spaces, which can exacerbate chronic health conditions and mental health challenges. In response, public health models increasingly recognize the importance of nature-based approaches that enhance resilience and foster holistic well-being.

This workshop will explore the role of nature in mitigating stress and enhancing well-being among senior adults, with a focus on the intersections of climate and health. Based on findings from a study involving senior women in Brazil, the workshop will introduce evidence showing how engagement with natural environments—such as parks, forests, and blue spaces—can reduce stress and improve overall health and quality of life. Also, attendees will learn about the specific impacts of environmental threats on senior adults. Additionally, the workshop will address how environmental engagement and the use of restorative natural spaces may serve as preventive measures against the health risks posed by environmental threats.

Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will gain insights into practical solutions that promote well-being through nature and sustainable practices, underscoring the role of planetary health and ecological support systems in addressing the unique needs of aging populations. This session fosters a deeper understanding of integrating nature-based solutions into health promotion strategies, particularly for communities vulnerable to environmental impacts.

Moderators/Facilitators: 

Giulia Catissi, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Lucas Oliveira, Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Sao Paulo, Brazil

Cristiane Silva, Escola Superior de Saúde de Santa Maria, Porto, Portugal

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.

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

The Pew Charitable Trusts is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to evaluate current state-level policy approaches and actions aimed at addressing the health impacts of changing environmental conditions such as temperature, air quality, and weather patterns.

The selected contractor will conduct a landscape evaluation of state health agencies and their efforts to develop and implement programs that minimize negative health impacts from changing environmental conditions; to integrate environmental and health data that supports health care and public health responses to environmental events; and to develop and implement surveillance tools and predictive models that identify emerging health threats.

Contact: Patial Sherzai (PEHERFP@pewtrusts.org)

Key Dates:

• Deadline for questions and expressions of interest: July 3, 2025
• Proposal deadline: July 25, 2025

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.

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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