Improving health responses to climate change through community engagement and research coordination
Official title: Administrative Core
Funded at Harvard School of Public Health · NIH-10982800 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways for communities, especially those facing food challenges, to work together and prepare for health issues caused by climate change, so they can come up with helpful solutions that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Harvard School of Public Health NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $272,183 |
| NIH project number | 1P20TW013028-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982800 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include individuals from disadvantaged communities who are at risk of health impacts due to climate change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not affected by climate change or those from communities with adequate resources may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing communication and collaboration among various projects aimed at addressing health impacts related to climate change. It aims to create a structured framework for logistical and scientific oversight, ensuring that findings are effectively translated into actionable solutions. The project will investigate how communities can prepare for and adapt to climate-related health challenges, particularly in disadvantaged areas facing nutritional insecurity. By fostering partnerships and engaging with affected communities, the research seeks to develop culturally sensitive interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for communities vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based approaches to address health disparities related to environmental factors, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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Harvard School of Public Health
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nadeau, Kari C. — Harvard School of Public Health
- Study coordinator: Nadeau, Kari C.
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.