AHRQ Seeks Research Proposals on Intersection of Climate Change and Healthcare
A Special Emphasis Notice from AHRQ announces the agency's interest in receiving health services research grant applications that address the intersection of climate change and healthcare. Primary areas of interest include:
- Reducing the healthcare sector's greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint
- Creating resilient healthcare systems and communities that can plan for, prepare, respond to and adapt to climate-related threats
- Addressing the inequitable impacts of climate change
The healthcare industry is recognized as not only a responder to climate events, but a significant contributor to climate change through its emissions. Research and action must be guided by an equity lens that prioritizes protecting and empowering individuals and communities that face the highest risks and bear the highest burdens of environmental pollution and a changing climate.
Select to access the Special Emphasis Notice to learn more or contact Brent Sandmeyer, M.P.H., (301) 427-1441, Brent.sandmeyer@ahrq.hhs.gov
