Climate Change and Health Course for the Caribbean General Public
Introduction
Climate change poses significant challenges to public health in the Caribbean region, affecting communities through various pathways including extreme weather events, changes in disease patterns, and threats to food and water security. Understanding these challenges and their health implications is crucial for community resilience and adaptation. This course aligns with PAHO's Strategic Plan and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). It supports PAHO's commitment to empowering communities with knowledge and tools to address climate-related health challenges in the Caribbean region.
Purpose of the Course
The purpose of this course is to: Build public understanding of climate change and its health impacts Empower community members to protect their health from climate-related risks Enable informed participation in climate action and advocacy Foster community resilience to climate change impacts
Course Competencies
This course provides opportunities for learners to develop competencies related to: Understanding climate change basics and health impacts Identifying climate-related health risks in local contexts Implementing personal and community-level adaptation strategies Engaging in climate change advocacy and action
Participant Profile
This course is designed for: Community leaders Civil society organizations General public Anyone interested in climate change and health in the Caribbean
Course Modality
This is a self-paced virtual course delivered through PAHO's Virtual Campus for Public Health.
Course Structure and Schedule
This self-paced course allows flexible completion within participants' schedules: Total Duration: 4 hours


