Pathways towards building community climate resilience

Health systems are on the frontlines of climate impacts, facing surges in patient visits during disasters. Increasing resilience requires moving beyond institutional walls to build equitable, trust-based partnerships with community organizations.

This session will showcase tangible examples of how hospitals and community-based organizations are collaborating on climate resilience projects. Participants will learn practical strategies for finding and engaging community partners, deepening authentic relationships, and co-creating projects that center equity. Join us to build the skills needed to foster innovative partnerships that protect community health and strengthen systemic preparedness for a changing climate.

Session objectives:

• Identify key strategies for finding and initiating equitable partnerships with community-based organizations focused on climate resilience.
• Learn how to apply community-centered engagement frameworks to deepen collaboration and co-create climate resilience projects.
• Understand how equitable community-climate partnerships improve institutional disaster preparedness and patient care continuity.