Advancing Climate Health Globally
The Climate Health Society is a network connecting all professionals and sectors working at the intersection of climate and health.
Planetary Health Diet-Powerful Decarbonization Tool
November 11, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST
with Shirley Kalwaney
Outline opportunities for food-focused decarbonization and behavior change within healthcare settings and in broader professional or community contexts. Objectives: 1 Identify the ways in which current food systems contribute to climate change. 2 Explain why plant-based diets are effective for global population and planetary health 3 Review the EAT Lancet Commission findings and Planetary Health Diet (PHD)
We know the climate-health crisis is a challenge that no single profession can solve alone—but together, we can.
Welcome to the Climate Health Society
The Society
Will unite diverse professionals to address climate and health by building bridges across all sectors to advance the prevention and treatment of health risks from climate change, harmful environmental exposures, and ecological degradation while promoting strategies to enhance resilience and quality of life.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration we aim to be the professional home for all professionals working at the intersection of climate change and health.
The climate-health crisis is a challenge that no single profession can solve alone—but together, we can. By uniting medical professionals, climate scientists, sustainability experts, researchers, and many other interested professionals, we can unlock the full range of knowledge needed to create solutions that are evidence-based, clinically effective, economically viable, and scalable. Working across all sectors is our greatest strength.
Join us in building a dynamic community of professionals working to address the climate health crisis.
Benefits of Joining
Membership connects you to an interdisciplinary community working across climate and health. Here's what you gain.
Community & Connection
An interdisciplinary home where exchange happens by design — grow your network across fields with the member directory, Slack channel, and regular newsletter.
Learn more →Attend Society Convenings
Take part in Climate Health Society 2026, our global virtual convening, and submit abstracts to present your work across disciplines and sectors.
Learn more →Scholarship & Publishing
Publish and engage with the Journal of Climate Change and Health — members receive a 30% article processing charge discount.
Learn more →Educational Opportunities
Grand Rounds, Professional Speaker Series, Journal Club, Coolapalooza, and workshops, plus a members-only Learning Center of past content.
Learn more →Governance & Participation
CHS is member-driven: vote on the Society's direction and propose or lead your own working groups, hubs, and committees.
Learn more →Professional Development
Build knowledge, skills, and leadership across the career continuum through workshops, webinars, mentorship, and interdisciplinary exchange.
Learn more →Upcoming Webinars
Join us at our next gathering — virtual or in person.
Planetary Health Diet-Powerful Decarbonization Tool
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST
Outline opportunities for food-focused decarbonization and behavior change within healthcare settings and in broader professional or community contexts. Objectives: 1 Identify the ways in which current food systems contribute to climate change. 2 Explain why plant-based diets are effective for global population and planetary health 3 Review the EAT Lancet Commission findings and Planetary Health Diet (PHD)
Shirley KalwaneyDirector, Graduate Medical Education and Nutrition Medical Education, Inova Fairfax Hospital Campus, Inova Health System
Eat More Plants! Communication Strategies for Dietary Change
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
12:00 PM EST – 1:00 PM EST
Researchers consistently identify shifts toward plant-based diets as a vital strategy for addressing climate change. However, this message continues to face significant resistance among policymakers and the public alike. This talk presents a multi-level framework for advancing plant-based diets, highlighting the key role of communication in the process. Drawing from a mix of theory and empirical research, it will discuss how the story of plant-based eating can gain traction by addressing individuals’ social and psychological needs, resonating through interpersonal and institutional networks, and helping to reshape the community-based spaces of everyday life.
Garrett BroadChair, Physician Engagement, Cooper Medical School of Rowan UniversityReady to Join?
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