Water, Climate and Health Program
The Water, Climate and Health Program explores the human health outcomes of water quality and contamination, climate change and extreme weather events.
Our growing team holds range of unique scientific expertise and research capabilities to address environmental health challenges.
Housed in the UNMC Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health, the program brings together experts from UNMC, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska to address the most pressing public health issues related to water and climate around the globe.
Our extensive partnerships and collaborations include working with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services to support the development of the Nebraska Environmental Public Health Tracking Program—newly funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Our Foundational Commitments
Research
We conduct and disseminate research on public health issues related to water and climate.
Education
We train the next generation of problem solvers to research and address topics focused on health issues associated with water and climate.
Engagement
We work with stakeholders and communities on public health topics related to water and climate.
Policy
We provide scientific expertise for the development of policy to improve the health of our citizens.
Recent Work
Check out our recent work.
Claire M. Hubbard Water, Climate and Health Fellowship
The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute supports the Claire M. Hubbard Water, Climate and Health Fellowship. This mechanism provides student support funding for projects that address topics at the nexus of water and health. Applicants must be faculty members.
