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.
Jul 8, 2025Journey Map
Climate Journey Map
Climate Change and Sustainability
Jun 20, 2025Webinar Series
Climate and Health Learning Collaborative: Regional Webinar Series
Climate Change and Sustainability
Jun 16, 2025Commentary
The Case for Hospitals to Boost Single-Use Device Reprocessing Programs
Introduction The health care sector contributes significantly to the climate crisis, accounting for 8.5 percent of US emissions and 4.4 percent globally (Karliner et al., 2019; Eckelman et al., 2020). In line with global goals, many hospitals and health systems have committed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 (Health […]
Drugs and DevicesClimate Change and Sustainability
Jul 16, 2025Insight
Building Trust from the Ground Up: How Community Partnerships Can Shape Health and Climate Solutions
Climate Change and SustainabilityCommunity HealthTrust and Community Engagement
Jul 15, 2025Story
On the Frontlines: How the Health Sector is Responding to a Changing Climate
Climate Change and SustainabilityPreparedness and Response
May 1, 2025Insight
NAM President Victor Dzau and Climate Team Members Michele Toplitz and Noah Duff Introduce a Vision for Health and Climate Action
Climate Change and Sustainability
Apr 24, 2025Story
From Vision to Action: Community-Led Solutions Bridge Climate and Health in Network’s First Year
Climate Change and SustainabilityEnvironmental Health
