Training the Health Professional Workforce for Climate Change Response

Explore the critical role of health professionals in addressing climate change through this comprehensive 1-hour presentation. Discover the essential climate-related skills and knowledge required for health practitioners to effectively respond to current and future population-level health needs. Learn about innovative curricula and educational approaches designed to bridge the gap in climate change education within public health, medical, and nursing programs. Examine strategies for institutions to form educational coalitions and collaborate in preparing the health workforce for the challenges posed by a warming world. Gain insights into the inadequacies of current training programs and the urgent need for comprehensive climate education in healthcare fields.