Events & Announcements
2nd Annual CAFÉ Climate & Health Conference - POSTPONED
Please note the Conference has been postponed until further notice.See more information and updates here.Upcoming CAFE Events
State of the Science Webinar - Extreme Weather and Mental Health with Amruta Nori-Sarma
April 3rd, 2025 | 12pm ET
Speaker: Amruta Nori-Sarma, MPI of CAFE and Assistant Professor of Environmental Health and Population Science at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Processing and Visualizing Spatial Data and Disseminating Results Through Dashboards
This pair of webinars provides an introduction to a variety of programming and non-programming tools for working with and visualizing spatial data. Basic programming knowledge is recommended in either R or Python, but no prior experience with spatial data is needed.
Facilitators: CAFE Data Team
Webinar 1: Introduction to processing and visualizing spatial data with R
April 8 | 9:30am-11am ET Register now!
Webinar 2: Introduction to processing and visualizing spatial data with Python and Datawrapper
April 18 | 9:30am-11am ET Register now!
Community Events & Announcements
New Resources and Publications
Climate in the American Mind
The Yale PCCC found that Americans have become increasingly aware of the health harms of climate and that health professionals play a crucial role as trusted messengers for engaging the public.
Food Insecurity in Pakistan
Moshin Khan, a mentee in our mentorship program, and colleagues explored root causes, adaptation strategies, and the importance of social networks in the NanYang Academy of Sciences. Read now
Climate, Aging, and Health
The new CACHE virtual Center for Aging, Climate, & Health is building interdisciplinary connections and providing workshops, training, sample code, seed grants, research presentations, and information on relevant opportunities. Join their mailing list.
Wildfires Pose Challenges to Cancer Care
Our MPI Amruta Nori-Sarma and the American Cancer Society found that patients recovering from lung cancer surgery in a facility near a wildfire stayed in the hospital longer than similar patients in the same facility when there were no wildfires.
Climate Creators to Watch on Social Media in 2025
This list from Harvard Chan C-CHANGE and Pique Action recognizes social media creators making hopeful content that highlights the many ways climate impacts life and spotlights solutions that can lead to a healthier, more sustainable future.
Upcoming Trainings & Events
Climate and Health Certificate Program
Begins March 31; applications due March 28 | Online
Offered by The Yale PCCC
This 21-week course is for professionals in the government, insurance, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. Scholarships are available. Learn more
The Climate + Health Peer Learning Circle Northeast
Begins April 8; applications Due March 20 | Online and in-person
Offered by Climate + Health Learning Circles
This free program offers training and 1:1 coaching to leaders at the intersection of climate and health. Now accepting applications for people in the U.S. Northeast. Learn more
Forecasting Health Futures Global Summit
April 8-10, 2025 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hosted by Forecasting Healthy Futures
Learn more
The New Energy Summer Summit
June 22-25; applications due March 17 | Hanover, NH
Offered by the Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College
This summit is for advanced PhD students, postdocs, and assistant professors from any discipline. Accepted applicants receive travel and lodging reimbursement. Learn more
12th International Conference on Urban Climate
July 7–11 , 2025 | Rotterdam, The Netherlands & Virtual
Hosted by The International Association for Urban Climate and the American Meteorological Society
Abstract Submission Deadline: January 31.
Learn more
Investigations in Disasters and Emergencies: Advancing Applied Learning in Disaster Response Research
August 4-8; applications due March 31 | Online and in Seattle, WA
Offered by The University of Washington’s Center for Disaster Resilient Communities
This program for graduate students and early career researchers provides opportunities for interdisciplinary networking and mentorship. Learn more
Other Opportunities & Announcements
Do you have news to share?
If you have an event, resource, or funding opportunity to share with the climate and health community, let us know! We consider all submissions for inclusion in our newsletter and website.
Deadline: Every first Tuesday by 5:00 pm ET.
