The ASPHER-GCCHE Course represents a groundbreaking collaboration between the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE). This course aims to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and tools to address the intersection of climate change and health systems.
The inaugural course, launched in Spring 2024, focused on preparing healthcare professionals to respond effectively to climate-related challenges impacting health systems across Europe.
For more information on the 2024 course, visit European Climate and Health Responder Course.
Dates: January 28 – April 8, 2025
Time: Tuesdays, 12:00–1:30 PM CET/CEST
Format: Weekly live webinars (90 minutes)
Structure:
50-minute lecture on foundational theories and frameworks.
15-minute case studies (2 per session) showcasing real-world examples from across Europe.
Live Q&A with expert lecturers and program team.
Note: No session on March 4, 2025 (Carnival).
Health systems are at the forefront of climate change impacts, facing increased disease burdens, frequent extreme weather events, and operational challenges while contributing to environmental degradation. This course addresses the threats climate change poses to health systems and explores how they can become more resilient, equitable, and environmentally sustainable.
Participants will learn to:
Assess vulnerabilities and adaptation needs of health systems.
Develop strategies to measure and monitor climate resilience and environmental sustainability.
Apply methodologies for health system greening and decarbonization.
Integrate health equity into climate-resilient planning.
Create actionable plans for increasing system resilience and engaging key stakeholders.
The course welcomes all public health professionals and healthcare providers, includeing health systems planners, hospital administrators, board members, emergency planners, sustainability officers, public health officials, healthcare practitioners, paramedics, and other professionals involved in health system planning and operations.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Communicate the unique climate challenges facing health systems to stakeholders.
Apply frameworks for assessing health system vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies.
Measure and monitor the environmental sustainability of health systems.
Incorporate health equity into climate resilience and decarbonization efforts.
Develop and initiate plans for climate-resilient health systems.
The course is offered in English and free of charge. Participants will receive resources such as frameworks, suggested readings, and access to expert insights.
To participate, register for the ASPHER-GCCHE Course today!
We use cookies to make this site work and to improve your experience. Accepting all also allows the Google map, which lets Google set cookies. Manage your preferences or accept all.