CERTIFICATE IN CLIMATE AND HEALTH

Certificate Director: Noah Scovronick, Associate Professor, Environmental Health; scovronick@emory.edu

Certificate Coordinator: Colton Nettleton, Program Coordinator, Environmental Health; colton.nettleton@emory.edu

Official Certificate in Climate and Health Site

The Certificate in Climate and Health positions students to be leaders in what the World Health Organization has called “the defining issue of the 21st century.” It features a comprehensive curriculum taught by faculty with expertise in domains such as climate change and policy, environmental health, and public health research.

Who Is This Certificate For?

Students who want to pursue rewarding climate-related careers.

Competencies of the Certificate in Climate and Health

Upon conclusion of the Certificate in Climate and Health, students should have:

• A strong understanding of the health impacts of climate change.

• A strong understanding of possible solutions to mitigate and prevent the health impacts of climate change.

• A strong understanding of research, programmatic, and policy tools for describing the health impacts of climate change and/or advancing solutions that address those impacts.