Klimat och hälsa i ett globalt perspektiv

Course overview - Climate and Health from a Global Perspective

Are you interested in understanding how climate change affects human health and what can be done to mitigate its impact? This course provides a broad introduction to the relationship between climate change and public health, equipping you with knowledge relevant to fields such as healthcare, urban planning, environmental policy and global development.

If you're passionate about climate action and want to understand its impact on global health, this course is for you!

What you'll learn

1. The Science Behind Climate Change

• Understand the fundamental causes of climate change.
• Learn how scientists measure global warming and its effects.

2. Health Impacts of Climate Change

• Explore how extreme weather events, air pollution, and food security challenges affect public health.
• Discuss the impact of climate change on both physical and mental health in different socio-economic and geographic contexts.

3. Climate Change and Disease

• Examine how climate change influences the spread of diseases, including vector-borne and waterborne illnesses.
• Understand the links between climate change and non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.

4. Strategies for Adaptation and Mitigation

• Learn about international efforts, including UN climate initiatives, to combat climate change.
• Explore how different societies can adapt to minimize health risks.

Course Format

This is an online course divided into four modules. Each module includes recorded lectures, readings, discussion forums and multiple-choice exams. You can progress at your own pace, unlocking each module after completing the previous one.

After the course

Are you looking to work at the intersection of climate change and public health? This course provides valuable knowledge that can open doors to careers in various fields, including:

• Healthcare & Public Health – Understanding climate-related health risks is essential for medical professionals, epidemiologists, and public health policymakers.
• Urban Planning & Environmental Policy – Learn how to design climate-resilient cities and shape policies that protect communities from climate-related health challenges.
• Sustainable Development and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO) – Many international organizations focus on climate adaptation and health, creating job opportunities in research, advocacy, and project management.
• Food Security & Agriculture – Climate change affects food production and nutrition; this course equips you with insights relevant to sustainable agriculture and food policy.
• Corporate Sustainability & Risk Management – Businesses need experts who understand the health risks of climate change to develop sustainable strategies and resilience plans.

By completing this course, you will gain foundational knowledge that can help you advance in existing roles or pivot into new careers where climate and health intersect.