External Climate and Health Adaptation Resources

Overview

In addition to CDC resources, climate and health adaptation resources are available from a number of federal agencies, universities, non-profit organizations, and international organizations. Below is a selection of resources that may be useful for health department staff.

Federal Resources

• Data.gov Human Health Theme
• Federal Facilities Environmental Stewardship & Compliance Assistance Center Climate Adaptation Program Area
• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Responding to Climate Change: Mitigation and Adaptation
• U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit Human Health Topic Area

Academic Resources

• Georgetown Climate Center State and Local Adaptation Plans
• National Academy of Medicine Future Health Leaders Share Their Vision for Addressing Climate Change to Advance Health Equity

Non-Profit Organization Resources

• American Lung Association Climate Change Webpage
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials Extreme Weather and Climate Readiness Toolkit
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials State Climate and Health Adaptation Plans
• Climate Adaptation Knowledge Exchange (CAKE) Public Health Sector Resources
• Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Climate and Health Indicators
• The Lancet Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change
• National Association of County and City Health Officials Climate Change Toolkit
• National Environmental Health Association Climate and Health Resources
• National Indian Health Board Climate-Ready Tribes Resources

International Resources

• Health Canada HealthAdapt Program
• World Health Organization Protecting Health From Climate Change: Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessment