How Associations Can Help Shift the Narrative on Climate and Galvanize Action

Surili Sutaria Patel

Former Director, Center for Climate, Health and Equity, American Public Health Association

Key Takeaways:

• Climate change is negatively impacting the lives, livelihoods and health of families across the world. Further, climate change exacerbates health inequities, disproportionately harming the most vulnerable among us.
• But there are actions we can all take to improve health conditions:
  • Make climate-healthy choices, easy and accessible choices.         
  • Raise awareness of how climate change can impact the health of your staff and community so that they can take actions to protect themselves and their health.
  • Look for green alternatives when planning your next meeting or event.
• Please join us in being a part of the solution.

Additional Resources:

• Greening Your Meetings and Conferences Guide
• https://www.apha.org/climate