Many thanks for this from ITRC National Steering Committee Advisory Board Member Emily York, Oregon Health Authority.
I’m excited to share that the ITRC is featured in the recently released National Climate Assessment… specifically highlighted in a call out box in the Northwest chapter:
Box 24.4: Healthcare Partnerships
That Increase Resilience
A new International Transformational Resilience Coalition (ITRC) has grown out of the Northwest and is engaging cross-sector partners in pilot projects to build psycho-social resilience in some communities. The initiative uses neuroscience and mindfulness to train leaders and organizations on how to cope with, and use, climate-related adversities to catalyze collective adaptation.193 Composed of more than 250 mental health, trauma treatment, resilience, climate, and other professionals, the ITRC is working to enhance the ability of organizations and communities to heal, grow, and flourish during economic, social, and environmental stress and adversity.
(Picture of ITRC workshop appears here but cannot be copied)
Figure 24.13: Participants at the 2017 Northwest International Transformational Resilience Coalition Conference on Building Psycho-Social Resilience to Climate Change. Photo Credit: The Resource Innovation Group/International Transformational Resilience Coalition.
I am curious to see if this sparks new interest and partnerships, as the National Climate Assessment is the United States’ primary Climate Report reaching decision-makers, planners and other stakeholders across the country.
ITRC page can be found at: https://nca2018.globalchange.gov/chapter/24/
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Emily A. York, MPH
Climate & Health Program Lead
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Public Health Division
971-673-0973
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