Engaging communities in climate resilience efforts
Official title: Community Engagement Core
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10980386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people from underrepresented communities get involved in making their neighborhoods safer and healthier in the face of climate change, by working together with researchers to understand local health issues and create practical solutions that everyone can benefit from.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $718,803 |
| NIH project number | 1P20HL176204-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10980386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include residents of historically marginalized communities, particularly those aged 21 and older, who are interested in climate issues and health equity.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in the targeted communities or who are not engaged in climate resilience efforts may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on empowering residents from historically marginalized communities to participate in climate resilience initiatives. By fostering partnerships between community members and academic institutions, the project aims to enhance understanding of local climate-related health issues and develop actionable plans for health equity. The approach includes intergenerational communication and participatory strategies to ensure that community voices are heard and integrated into climate research and solutions. Educational workshops and dissemination activities will be conducted to share findings and promote local solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved community health outcomes and greater resilience to climate change impacts.
How similar studies have gone: Similar community engagement approaches have shown success in enhancing public health outcomes and addressing environmental justice issues.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnston, Jill E — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Johnston, Jill E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.