Investigating how climate change affects health and community adaptation strategies
Official title: Research and Engagement on Adaptation for Climate and Health
Funded at University of Washington · NIH-10982283 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how climate change affects our health and is working with communities to find the best ways to protect everyone’s well-being, making sure that local needs and ideas are included in the solutions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,277,933 |
| NIH project number | 1P20ES036748-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10982283 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals living in areas vulnerable to the health impacts of climate change.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not affected by climate change or live in regions with minimal climate-related health risks may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the health impacts of climate change and developing effective adaptation strategies to mitigate these effects. It emphasizes the importance of community perspectives and scientific evidence in creating health interventions that are tailored to local needs. By leveraging implementation science, the project aims to identify and promote evidence-based policies and programs that can be adopted at scale to improve public health outcomes in the face of climate change. The University of Washington will lead this initiative, engaging with communities to ensure that their priorities are addressed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for communities affected by climate change through effective adaptation strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in implementing community-based health interventions in response to climate change, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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University of Washington
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hess, Jeremy Johnson — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Hess, Jeremy Johnson
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.