The Future is Change
Catalyzing climate & sustainability action for health & health systems
Upcoming Events

2026 Climate & Health
Conference
Oct 23, 2026 from 8:30am-5:30pm (EDT)
University of Toronto Conference Centre
The 2026 Climate & Health Conference provides a forum for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to share evidence and innovations that advance understanding and action to strengthen health in a changing climate.

Planetary Health & Sustainable Care ECHO: Partnerships for Heat-Resilient Communities
Aug
11
Aug 11, 2026 from Noon-1pm (EDT)
Virtual
Education / Policy & Practice Change

Planetary Health & Sustainable Care ECHO: Organizational Heat Preparedness
Sep
15
Sep 15, 2026 from Noon-1pm (EDT)
Virtual
Education / Policy & Practice Change

TRANSFORM HF: On the Land Cultural Safety Learning
Sep 16–19
Sep 16-19, 2026
Minden, Ontario
Education

Critical Conversations Seminar: The Other Side of Energy Transitions: Critical Mineral Mining in Latin America
Oct
1
Oct 1, 2026 from Noon-1pm (EDT)
Virtual: 12:00-1:00 pm ET
In person: 12:00-2:00 pm ET
Research

2026 Climate & Health Conference
Oct
23
Oct 23, 2026 from 8:30am-5:30pm (EDT)
University of Toronto Conference Centre
89 Chestnut St., Toronto, ON
M5G 1R1
Policy & Practice Change / Research

Planetary Healthcare: A Global Challenge – 2026 Climate & Health Conference Keynote
Oct
23
Oct 23, 2026 from Noon (EDT)
University of Toronto’s Conference Centre
Policy & Practice Change / Research

Indigenous Planetary Well-Being and Justice – 2026 Climate & Health Conference Keynote
Oct
23
Oct 23, 2026 from 9am (EDT)
University of Toronto’s Conference Centre
Policy & Practice Change / Research
Latest News

New Publication: Reducing the Environmental Impact of Medications and Improving Patient Outcomes Using the ECO-Rx Framework

Canada Nurses Association – 2026 Conference

Graphic Recording: Supporting Newcomers Through Pharmacy: Improving Health System Navigation and Safe, Sustainable Medication Use

Member Publication: How to Stay Safe from the Triple Threat of Wildfires, Smoke, and Extreme Heat

Member Publication: Planetary Health Research Ethics in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Environmental, Governance, and Epistemic Dimensions

New Publication: Approach to Wildfire-related Health Impacts

Member Publication: Understanding Inhaler Users’ Perceptions of Climate Change and Inhaler Carbon Footprints: Insights from a Canadian Survey

Guidance on Upper Indoor Temperature Limits: Protecting the Health of Older Adults – Health Canada
Explore Our Work
We aim to catalyze climate and sustainability research, education, and practice & policy change in clinical care, health system management, health policy, and public health.

Research: Shaping the future of climate, environment, and sustainability research in the health sciences.

Student Education & Training: We equip the next generation of leaders to act on health and health system challenges of climate and environmental change

Faculty & Professional Development: Supporting faculty and professional development is essential to our work as an academic hub in the emerging field of sustainability in health.

Practice & Policy Change: We strengthen ambition for practice & policy change to promote health & health system sustainability.














