The American Psychological Association, Climate for Health, and ecoAmerica highlight the mental health consequences of climate change in their March 2017 report, "Mental Health and Our Changing Climate: Impacts, Implications, and Guidance". 

CAHA has made a submission to the Review of Australia's Climate Change Policies which is being led by the Department of Environment and Energy. 

This Workshop provides an exciting opportunity for health professionals to learn strategic campaigning and organising skills to support their advocacy for action on climate change.

Victoria’s health sustainability leaders are being urged to enter this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards and share their insights with people, organisations and companies across the state.

The two-day forum is an opportunity for people from diverse health backgrounds to learn, network and collaborate, and ultimately to further our environmental sustainability in healthcare work.

The Our Climate Our Health Campaign, currently lead by the Climate and Health Alliance, is looking for an energetic and dynamic Organiser.

During the last week of February, five District Health Boards in the North Island of New Zealand came together to discuss regional priorities, challenges and projects, and work together in key areas. 

CAHA congratulates Dr. Peter Orris on his Lifetime Achievement Award for Excellence in Global Health, awarded by the World Federation of Public Health Associations (WFPHA) at the 15^th World Congress on Public Health last week in Melbourne. 

The 15th World Congress on Public Health, held last week in Melbourne, was a fantastic opportunity to share CAHA’s work with public health professionals from around the world. 

The Climate and Health Alliance has welcomed Engie’s decision to close its Hazelwood coal-fired power station, saying this will immediately improve the health of the thousands of people living nearby.

In exciting news our Global Green and Healthy Hospital member South West Sydney Local Health District, is advertising a position for their first ever Sustainability Manager.

The Draft Framework for the National Strategy on Climate, Health and Well-being is out!

Dr Kate Charlesworth writes on the "unacceptably high" health risks of coal mines

The Climate Change-Human Health Conference held on 16th February 2017 highlighted some critical points for climate change and health

HCF is the first Australian private health fund to divest from fossil fuels, pulling around $20m out of the fossil fuel industry in Australia and overseas.

February 6th marks the eighth anniversary of the Black Saturday bush fires in Victoria, and a time to reflect on how doctors, nurses and psychologists can prepare for the future.

Tony McMichael inspired generations of researchers across disciplines to think holistically about global ecological and environmental changes and its impacts upon public health.

As temperatures climb and we head outdoors with friends and family, an excellent resource from Australian Geographic helps to identify the signs of heatstroke and exhaustion.

People on medications such as antipsychotics, antihypertensives, and some over-the-counter products reduce their ability to stay cool, regulate body temperature or perceive thirst.

Three international agencies have confirmed it, 2016 was the worlds hottest year on record. That's now three years in a row, with records set in 2014, 2015 and now 2016.