Climate resilient health clinics toolkit
Categories: Health National Adaptation Plans, Guidance document, Tools, Global, Western Pacific, Americas (Pan American Health Organization), Climate Resilient Health Systems
Publisher: Americares
This toolkit offers practical resources to help community health centres and health care facilities prepare for and respond to climate‑related extreme weather events. It includes guidance and action plans addressing extreme heat, wildfire smoke, hurricanes, floods, winter weather and general climate‑health preparedness. The toolkit supports facilities in protecting patients’ health, maintaining operations during disruptions, and engaging communities with accessible, multilingual materials. It includes practical templates, checklists, and recommendations that allow immediate implementation. Materials are organized along specific risks and diseases, allowing users to identify the most relevant resources.
Intended users
Health care professionals and facility managers; Public health professionals working at local and/or sub-national level.