Office of Climate & Health
Building Climate Resiliency for a Healthy and Prepared Connecticut
Climate change is one of the most pressing public health problems of the 21st century. In the last year alone, Connecticut residents have experienced climate-related health risks from wildfire smoke, devastating flooding, more frequent and severe heat, and an increase in vector-borne disease from mosquitoes, ticks, and bacteria.
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) understands that this is a critical time for building climate and health resiliency. In the Office of Climate and Health (OCH), we operate with an “all-hands” attitude, undertaking vital work in collaboration with other state agencies, local health departments and districts, academic partners, and communities to ensure the health and safety of all Connecticut residents in the face of a changing climate.
Explore our pages below to learn more:
Climate Change and Health: At a Glance
Must know facts about climate change
- Climate change is occurring now and, without substantial intervention, will continue
- Taking action on climate change creates enormous opportunity to benefit health outcomes
- Connecticut residents are already experiencing health effects from climate change, and we are working hard to combat it across the state
- Climate change is a risk amplifier, meaning vulnerable populations and communities will experience the effects of climate change more acutely
Contact us! Whether you are interested in joining our current work or if you would like to connect with someone from the Office of Climate and Health, please contact at DPH.Climate@ct.gov.