The module’s core themes are climate change, health systems, digital innovation, policy governance. They are given in the following units:
1. GHGs & GBD:
- GHG sources, climate-health pathways, GBD data analysis.
2. Climate-sensitive diseases & extreme weather:
- Heatwaves, floods, vector-borne diseases; adaptation strategies.
3. Environmental monitoring technologies:
- Remote sensing, air/water quality data platforms (AQI, Copernicus, NASA).
4. Digital health for climate adaptation:
- Telemedicine, early warning systems, mHealth in emergencies.
5. Carbon footprint of healthcare:
- GHG emissions in health systems, sustainable procurement, green action plans.
6. AI & Big Data for health surveillance:
- Predictive modeling, ethical AI, Google Earth Engine applications.
7. Risk communication & community engagement:
- Crisis messaging, misinformation management, inclusive communication tools.
8. Policy & Governance:
Climate-resilient health systems, SDGs/Paris Agreement, policy advocacy.