The Climate Change, Environment, and Health Collaborative (C2EHC) is a collaborative group of researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals who are passionate about reducing the effect of climate change and environmental degradation on health, specifically among equity-deserving populations and people with vulnerabilities.
Environmental challenges, such as pollution, directly impact human health, particularly for equity-deserving populations and people with vulnerabilities, such as extremes of age or chronic illness. The climate crisis is exacerbating existing environmental health risks, and adding new ones. As the climate crisis continues to worsen, identifying different sensitivities across at-risk groups is imperative to reducing the disparities in illness and death. Currently, there is limited Canadian research that focuses on environment and climate change-related health inequalities. In particular, the findings generated by C2EHC will provide policy-relevant information on how vulnerabilities vary across and within urban centres across Canada. We will use our research to inform local hospital, community-practice, and public health programs and policies, and in turn improve the quality of life of those living in urban areas.
C2EHC's Mission
Conduct innovative research on environment and climate change-related health inequalities in Canada
Foster collaborative action on issues related to environment and climate change in Canada and internationally
Establish a unique, pan-Canadian perspective on how climate change and environmental factors affect health among residents of large urban centers
Maintain and develop relationships with researchers, clinicians, health care professionals, and other stakeholders who have interests in reducing the health effects related to climate change and environmental challenges
Current Projects
