How are communities and individual organizations responding to the health impacts of climate change? A global research team from University College London, University of Norway, and University of West Indies have partnered with the Sitka Sound Science Center and the RAND cooperation to learn about the successes and failures organizations face when tackling the health related impacts of climate change. Through a series of community interviews researchers will study topics related to food security, food sovereignty, and more!
The objective of this three-year project is to understand how volunteer-based, local groups self-organize to respond to environmental changes that impact health. This research project is designed with Sitkans in mind and aims to deliver substantial improvement in the way that health related environmental risks are addressed. In partnership with local community groups researchers plan to support organizational goals, through op eds, journal articles, policy briefs, and best practice guidance for organizing to respond to the health impacts related to the environment.
Anticipated Project Findings:
- Recommendations on what contributes to the survival and effectiveness of grassroots groups supporting their own health and health systems.
- Recommendations will be provided for funding strategies organizations that may seek to fund local groups.
- How other communities facing similar environmental issues are working to mitigate the effects of climate change to preserve their environment and health.
Project Contact: Aaron Clark-Ginsberg