How We Work
Doctors for Climate is a catalyst for change, transforming knowledge into action and mobilization. Our work is organized into three complementary fronts, which together strengthen the defense of health in the midst of the climate crisis:
Science
We are dedicated to producing materials, conducting research, and providing training that translate evidence on climate and health into accessible knowledge for physicians and society. We translate scientific evidence into accessible information for physicians, healthcare professionals, and society. We specialize in producing cutting-edge booklets that explore the impact of climate change on the health of adults and children.
Citizen Action
Our primary focus is on public policies, and we mobilize the medical community in defense of more protective air quality standards and a healthy future.
We mobilize the medical community and focus on the formulation of public policies that protect lives. In 2024, we presented Minister Marina Silva with a letter signed by numerous medical entities that called for more protective air quality standards.
Engagement
We facilitate connections among healthcare professionals, students, and organizations through campaigns, events, and programs that promote healthy and resilient environments.
We have established a national network of medical ambassadors, with a presence in all regions of Brazil. We facilitate connections among healthcare professionals, students, families, and communities through events, campaigns, and training sessions. From the launch of the Saúde e Clima na Infância (Health and Climate in Childhood) program, in partnership with the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics, to educational activities in hospitals, universities, and community spaces, we promote dialogues that inspire care, belonging, and transformation.
Our core values are clear: each area of operation is designed to complement the others. Science provides the foundation, citizen action transforms, and engagement mobilizes. We are committed to moving forward in a way that ensures a healthy and sustainable future for all people.