Moving Forward Guide

Nurses protesting Climate change

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. También disponible en español

Download the Moving Forward Guide HERE

Additional Resources from Climate for Health

  • Let’s Talk Health and Climate
    • Designed to be useful for experienced and novice climate change and health communicators alike, this guide synthesizes academic research and message testing on climate communications from across the social sciences into a practical guide to support the meaningful discussion of climate change and health with individuals and groups.
  • Mental Health and Our Changing Climate
    • Created by ecoAmerica in collaboration with the American Psychological Association, this guide reviews the implications of a changing climate on personal and public health, and offers guidance for community leaders in preparing for and addressing climate impacts.
  • Climate for Health Talking Points
    • A series of timely and topical conversation starters, including a few positive talking points and some responses to key questions or criticisms. This guidance is grounded in ecoAmerica’s extensive research on climate communications, and our experience deploying it.
  • Climate for Health Blog
    • A collection of stories and resources from Climate for Health and our partners.
  • Moving Forward Guide Introduction Webinar

Helpful Resources from our other ecoAmerica programs, Path to Positive Communities and Blessed Tomorrow

Thank you to all of the Climate for Health partners, Leadership Circle members, and endorsers who contributed to the Moving Forward Guide.