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Climate change and health

Imperial College London

Delve into the complex relationship between climate change and health with Imperial College London's Global Health Challenges and Governance specialisation. This course, a part of the Global Master of Public Health programme, immerses learners in the multifaceted impacts of global environmental changes on individual and public health. Through four modules, participants will explore topics such as planetary health, the health impacts of climate change, and global health policy analysis. Developed by a team of experts from Imperial College’s Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment, this course provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and governance structures related to climate change and health.

  • Immerse in the intersection of climate change and health
  • Explore planetary health and climate change impacts
  • Analyze global health policy and governance structures

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Climate change and health
Course Modules

Delve into the intersection of climate change and health with Imperial College London's Global Health Challenges and Governance specialisation. Learners will explore planetary health, climate change impacts, and global health policy analysis over four modules.

Welcome to Climate Change and Health

Welcome to Climate Change and Health. This module familiarizes learners with the intricate relationship between climate change and health, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the topic throughout the course.

Planetary Health

Planetary Health. Delve into the concept of planetary health and its relationship with global environmental changes and health. Explore the policy implications and design a policy brief on a selected global health topic.

An Introduction to Climate Change

An Introduction to Climate Change. Understand the evidence for climate change, its impacts, and the global governance structures in place to mitigate and adapt to these impacts. Prepare to identify climate change impacts in your country and explore the importance of international collaboration.

The Health Impacts of Climate Change

The Health Impacts of Climate Change. Gain insight into the direct and indirect effects of climate change on health, explore co-benefits of climate change mitigation, and identify policy options and recommendations. Reflect on public health implications and analyze climate change in your country.

Global Health Policy Analysis

Global Health Policy Analysis. Apply a policy analysis framework to a case study of climate-related migration and health. Conduct your own policy analysis and explore the health impacts of climate-related migration through real-life case studies.

Capstone project for the Global Health Challenges and Governance Specialisation

Capstone project for the Global Health Challenges and Governance Specialisation. (No description provided)

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