Climate and Health
Climate-related factors pose a significant threat to human health, including extreme temperatures and natural disasters, changes to infectious disease patterns, and impacts on food and water quality and human migration patterns. The National Academy of Medicine leads efforts to improve research, optimize systems for sustainability, and build resilient organizations and communities.
Action Showcase
Accelerating the Climate & Health Movement
The NAM has created an Action Showcase with resources, tools, and ideas for organizations in the health sector and beyond to replicate as they pursue a range of efforts to address climate and health.
May 21, 2025Survey
Health Sector Climate Action Survey
The Health Sector Climate Action Survey aims to standardize how health care suppliers report climate and sustainability data. It reduces duplication, supports transparency, and helps providers and suppliers share consistent information.
Climate Change and Sustainability
Apr 22, 2025Special Publication
A Research Agenda to Protect Human Health and Build Resilience in the Face of a Changing Climate
Climate Change and Sustainability
Apr 17, 2025Action Plan
Mapping Community-Led Climate Solutions: Climate Communities Network Action Plans
Explore community-led climate solutions and action plans from the NAM Climate Communities Network, addressing health, sustainability, and resilience.
Climate Change and SustainabilityCommunity Health
May 1, 2025
NAM President Victor Dzau and Roadmap Team Members Michele Toplitz and Noah Duff Introduce a Vision for Health and Climate Action
Apr 24, 2025
From Vision to Action: Community-Led Solutions Bridge Climate and Health in Network’s First Year
Apr 3, 2025
NAM Launches Global Roadmap to Catalyze Systems Change for Climate Action
Mar 11, 2025
Clearing the Air: How Funders Can Help Tackle Climate Issues in Health Care
