The University of Washington was awarded a $1,277,933 Project Grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (CFDA 93.113 Environmental Health) to establish the Research and Engagement on Adaptation for Climate and Health (REACH) Center. The REACH Center will leverage implementation science to support the implementation of evidence-based health adaptation strategies at scale in response to the urgent challenge of climate change impacts on public health. Key products and services to be delivered under this award include:
- Development of a novel Climate and Health Risk Tool (CHART) for decision support
- A new Climate and Health Implementation Science curriculum
- A new Planetary Health curriculum at the UW School of Medicine
- Pilot climate and health intervention activities in Pacific Northwest communities
- Community engagement activities to support the research project and interventions
The award period runs from September 11, 2024 through August 31, 2027.
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