Climate and Health Commons

The Climate and Health Commons serves as a central platform for climate and health programming and networking during Climate Week NYC. This is one of the most consequential weeks in the global climate calendar.

This convening is built on a shared conviction: that meaningful progress on climate change requires centering health. By bringing together leading schools, research centers, policy institutions, and health organizations, the Commons creates dedicated space for the conversations that move the field forward. We will foster innovation and cross-institutional collaboration advancing conversations around climate and health research, education, policy, and practice.

The 2026 Commons is designed to increase visibility across the climate and health field, strengthen coordination among partners, and sustain momentum toward a healthier, more resilient future. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• Explore shared priorities across institutions and sectors
• Identify opportunities for cross-institutional partnerships
• Engage in focused dialogue on climate and health research, education, policy, and practice
• Build relationships with a broad coalition of organizations and leaders working at the intersection of climate and health

Whether you join in person or virtually, the Climate and Health Commons offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute to health-centered climate action during Climate Week NYC. We are grateful for your interest and participation in driving the conversation around climate crisis and its impact on health equity and our collective communities.

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Speaker information will be announced in the coming weeks. Please check back for updates, or view the full agenda for session details as they become available.

The 2026 Climate and Health Commons will convene experts from across healthcare, public health, policy, academia, community organizations, and the private sector. Confirmed participants include leaders from institutions and organizations such as:

• Mass General Brigham (The Cooperative)
• Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education
• Health Care Without Harm
• Americares
• Health Action Alliance
• Climate Mental Health Network
• Harvard University
• London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
• George Washington University
• University of Wisconsin
• UCB and Regeneron (in partnership with NAM)
• Federation of American Scientists (FAS)

Panelists will address a broad range of topics, from super pollutant mitigation and the health co-benefits of the energy transition, to climate mental health, employer climate action, and nature-based solutions for community resilience. We are grateful to these institutions for driving a conversation about nuanced topics within the larger scope of the climate crisis.

The 2026 Climate and Health Commons is made possible through the collaboration and support of a broad coalition of partner organizations. This convening reflects a shared commitment to elevating health-centered climate action and advancing the field through meaningful cross-sector partnership.

Hosting Organizations

• National Academy of Medicine (NAM)
• New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)

Session Partners

The following organizations are co-hosting sessions as part of the 2026 Climate and Health Commons:

• The Cooperative at Mass General Brigham
• Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education
• Health Care Without Harm
• Americares
• Health Action Alliance
• Climate Mental Health Network
• NAM Climate Collaborative Supply Chain Working Group
• UCB
• Regeneron

For partnership and sponsorship inquiries, please contact [email protected].