Idaho Clinicians for Climate and Health

Mission

To engage and collaborate with health professionals across the state of Idaho to educate about the human health impacts of a changing climate and enact strategies to mitigate the impacts on Idahoans and support a transition to a more sustainable future.

 

Goals 

  1. Motivate healthcare professionals of all backgrounds and specialties to provide support and education regarding climate change solutions in their patient care settings
  2. Motivate healthcare professionals to act both within health care setting and in the community at large
  3. Motivate healthcare professionals to examine their own relationship to the environment
  4. Provide forums for education
  5. Work to establish and support sustainability organizations within healthcare systems.
  6. Provide a framework for organized advocacy in order to provide accurate information to the community, including legislators and policymakers.
  7. Collaborate with local and regional organizations on educational and action events