Addressing Issues at the Intersection of Climate and Health — Episode 089

In celebration of April being Earth Month, and with Earth Day
coming up on Thursday, we’re excited to be discussing a
program focused on creating leaders for climate
solutions. The program, Climate for Health, was founded
by ecoAmerica and NRPA has partnered with them to bring
the initiative to park and recreation professionals. 


Climate for Health is a national initiative that offers
tools, resources and communications to demonstrate visible
climate leadership, and inspires health leaders to
advocate for climate solutions. The training program we’re
collaborating on will elevate the essential role park
and recreation professionals play in dismantling climate and
health disparities in order to build resilient communities where
everyone thrives.


In this episode we welcome:


Cheryl Salazar, CPRP, Recreation Supervisor II for City of
San Marcos, California, and participant in the first Climate for
Health Ambassadors Training

Rebecca Rehr, director of Climate for Health at
ecoAmerica,

Jenny Cox, program manager for NRPA



Tune in to the full episode below to learn what sparked Cheryl,
Rebecca and Jenny’s passion for this work, as well as:


Why the Climate for Health Ambassador Training is an
important piece of addressing issues at the intersection of
climate and health.

How NRPA is committed to ensuring that park and recreation
professionals are contributing to the overall resilience of their
communities.

How the Climate for Health Ambassador Training is valuable
for park and recreation professionals at all levels of
experience, and why you should sign up.

Simple steps you can take today to reduce your climate
impact, and more!



Other resources/information discussed in this episode:


Sign up for Climate for Health Ambassador Training



On this website, we also have a suite of resources,
including webinars, research and toolkits, for park and
recreation professionals and partners to address inequitable
climate-related health impacts through the power of parks and
recreation.





NRPA conservation tools, resources and initiatives

EcoAmerica: MomentUs

EcoAmerica: Research

Climate for Health blog

Cheryl's blog post, "Supporting Youth-Led Climate Action in
San Marcos, California  

Mental Health and Our Changing Climate

Let's Talk Health & Climate