Moving Forward: A Guide for Health Professionals to Build Momentum on Climate Action

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Health professionals have an important role as trusted messengers to engage their patients, peers, community, and policymakers on equitable climate solutions. Our latest guide, Moving Forward: A Guide for Health Professionals to Build Momentum on Climate Action, provides you with guidance and tools to reduce energy use, to build resilient clinics and health departments, and advocate for climate solutions that prioritize health and equity. Implement the tools and recommendations in this guide to become a part of the movement to heal the world and protect future generations.

Program: Environmental Health

Submitted Date: Mar 27, 2020 | Modified Date: Mar 12, 2025

Primary Toolkit: Extreme Climate Toolkit | Secondary Toolkit: N/A

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Institution Type: Federal,

Keywords: Environmental Health, Communications

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