There is incontrovertible evidence now of how climate change is affecting human health and intersecting all realms of our life – economic, social, or political. Many of the challenges to solving climate and health problems though are not only in the resources required to close existing gaps. Politics, policy and power are dominant in the climate and health sphere. This course examines the intricate and diverse politics of climate and global health and how they shape our inclination, ability and direction of response to climate change and global health challenges.
Also offered by the School of Public Health as EH 209. Please note, this is a jointly offered course hosted by another Harvard school and, accordingly, students must adhere to the academic and attendance policies of that school.