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. 2024 Sep 7;48:e83. doi: 10.26633/RPSP.2024.83

TABLE 1. Curricular outline of the Pan American climate resilient health systems course.

Session

Topic

1

Introduction – health care systems in a changing climate

2

Assessing risks to human health and health systems from climate change

3

Focusing on health facilities: assessing risks and opportunities for adaptation and resilience building

4

Considering the health adaptation process: key actors, activities, and partnerships

5

Integrating health equity into efforts to address climate change: identifying uniquely vulnerable populations for adaptation and greenhouse gas mitigation

6

Estimating the costs of the effects of climate change on health and health systems

7

Identifying opportunities and guidance for lowering the carbon footprint of health systems

8

Measuring, monitoring, and evaluating progress in developing the climate resilience and environmental sustainability of health systems

9

Effectively communicating climate change risks to stakeholders and the public

Source: Prepared by authors.