The Climate Change and Health Hub is a dedicated group of faculty members, staff and students within the College of Health Sciences and across the University of Alberta who are passionate about addressing climate change and its effects on health.
Our members bring diverse expertise in health sciences, natural and applied sciences, education, social sciences, arts and humanities, and other diverse ways of knowing.
The hub fosters meaningful collaboration among researchers, communities, practitioners and policymakers to deepen our understanding of how climate change affects health, as well as health-related adaptation and mitigation strategies. We also strive to put our research findings into action by inspiring academics, communities, practitioners, and decision-makers to make positive changes that benefit the well-being of our planet and all its inhabitants.
We engage in research to gain a deeper understanding of climate change's effects on human and planetary health. We call upon different disciplinary perspectives to identify the root causes of climate change and to find evidence-based solutions to its current impacts. We recognize the importance and validity of Indigenous world knowledge systems and world views and are committed to interweaving them, where possible, with scientific knowledge to take meaningful action in addressing the climate crisis.
We use our research findings to advocate for policies and actions that reduce the effects of climate change on human and planetary health.
We provide evidence-based educational resources to members of the university community and beyond, engaging in public awareness campaigns about climate action related to health outcomes, adaptation, mitigation, and resilience strategies.
Are you ready to become a part of our growing community? Contact ClimateHealthHub@ualberta.ca to apply. Apply today to join the hub. Membership grants you credibility through association with one of Canada’s leading post-secondary institutions. You'll also gain access to our online community. Join us today and be a part of the change.
Sept. 16, 2026
Big Ideas in Climate & Health
Join us for Big Ideas in Climate & Health, an evening featuring an inspiring keynote presentation, a series of fast-paced research talks, and the immersive art exhibition Climates of Health: The Weather Inside Us. Learn more »
The Climate Change Connections Community Map is a tool to visualize and access information about the work climate change researchers are doing at the University of Alberta.
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Photo credit: Leo Hoorn, National Geographic
Join us for an inspiring evening at Climate Health Action Talks: For Winter on November 29! Dive into discussions on ecological grief, hope, and collective action with U of A climate experts and Edmonton City Councillor Keren Tang. After the panel, experience the National Geographic Society’s documentary For Winter, following Alison Criscitiello’s (National Geographic Explorer and Director of the Canadian Ice Core Lab in the Faculty of Science) daring expedition to Mount Logan.
Photo credit: Leo Hoorn, National Geographic
The Climate Change and Health Hub at the University of Alberta is uniting people and networks to build health resilience in a changing world.
For more information about the Climate Change + Health Hub, please contact us ( ClimateHealthHub@ualberta.ca).
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