Climate impacts health in many ways. Extreme weather events (wildfires, heatwaves, and floods) can have intense health-related consequences such as exacerbating mental health issues, disruption of food-systems, and an increase in infectious diseases. Learn more about the connection between climate and health by exploring the resources below.
Resource Title & Link | Resource Type | Resource Description |
Climate Change Readiness in California: Findings and Recommendations (BARHII, The Alliance, 2022) | Report | The purpose of this report is to assess the capacity of local health departments to advance adaptation to the health impacts of climate change and synthesize recommendations to increase local health department capacity to prevent and prepare for the health impacts of climate change. |
Wildfire Smoke: Considerations for Public Health Officials (CDPH, 2022) | Report | This report contains information about wildfire smoke and its health effects on sensitive populations, strategies to reduce exposure, and other public health considerations to support community response in California. |
Climate Change, Health, and Equity: Guide for Local Health Departments (APHA, PHI, 2018) | Report | This guide connects what we know about climate impacts and climate solutions with the work of LHDs, and provides examples of how LHDs can put climate change into public health practice. |
Climate Change and Health Profile Reports (CDPH, 2017) | Report | The reports present projections for county and regional climate impacts, the climate-related health risks, and local populations that could be vulnerable to climate effects. The information is based on available science compiled from previously published, state-sponsored research and plans. |
CalBRACE Climate Adaptation Toolkit (CDPH, 2021) | Toolkit/Guide | This collection of tools, reports, and guides helps local health departments and communities understand, and plan to address the health risks of climate change. |
Climate and Health - Local Health Departments Points of Engagement (CDPH, 2020) | Toolkit/Guide | The actions/activities and points of engagement in the toolkit were the result of the October 31, 2019 CA Climate Action Team Public Health Workgroup meeting discussions and input, and were compiled by the Climate Change and Health Equity Program, California Department of Public Health (Revised: Mar. 2020). |
Case Studies (US Climate Resilience Toolkit, n.d.) | Toolkit/Guide | The U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit presents case studies of communities, businesses, and individuals who are taking actions to document their vulnerabilities and build resilience to climate-related impacts. |
Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit (American Society of Adaptation Professionals, n.d.) | Toolkit/Guide | The Ready-to-Fund Resilience Toolkit was created through a partnership between the American Society of Adaptation Professionals (ASAP) and Climate Resilience Consulting (CRC). This toolkit was developed for: Small- and-mid-sized local government practitioners working on resilience; Small- and-mid-sized local government department leads with power over, and a stake in, climate resilience funding and finance; Organizations and government bodies with the capacity and jurisdiction to support local government climate resilience funding and finance through policy, resources, technical assistance, partnerships, or process change. |
Resilience Planning Resources (CREW, n.d.) | Webpage | The resources presented help communities prepare for climate change. The webpage explores five themes: gathering data to inform assessment and planning; preparing families for extreme weather events; assessing neighborhood's climate vulnerability; developing a strategy to build local resilience and facilitating a resilience planning workshop. |