The Sustainability, Climate and Health Collaboration (SCHC) was established in late 2020 and hosted by School of Public Health, University of Sydney. We aim to enhance and promote collaborations in research and build capacity to address sustainability, climate and health.
The SCHC comprises senior, mid and early-career public health researchers of diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise related to sustainability, climate and health, adopting both quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Examples of focused research areas (not limited to):
Recruitment for ongoing research: climate and mental health in NSW
Have you noticed changes in your wellbeing due to changes in your local environment or in weather patterns? We'd like to talk to you. You can register for the study through this form. For more information on the study, download the information flyer (pdf, 256KB).
Members of the group have been and are working with various partners in the field, such as government departments, research institutes, industries, and professional organisations, in Australia and internationally.
Examples of existing partners:
Contact Dr Rebecca McNaught (Co-Chair), A/Prof Ying Zhang (Co-Chair) or other individual members for potential collaborations and to join the collaboration.
Monthly meetings (Online)
The group meets on the last Thursday of every month, 12-1pm Sydney Time. There will be presentations on various topics and discussions about funding opportunities, resources and support.
Please feel free to join if you are interested. Zoom link here.
Annual Symposium (In-person and online) - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
The annual forum brings together researchers, practitioners and policy makers to share interdisciplinary work on advancing climate resilient and sustainable health practice. In the era of compounding disaster threats, the theme of this year's event will be 'Building resilience at all levels'.
The Aims of this year's event are:
Hosted by: The Sustainability, Climate and Health Collaboration
Co-hosts: Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney School of Public Health
When: Monday 8th September 2025 9.30 am – 3.00 pm AEST
Where:
Anyone who is interested in collaborating on this topic is welcome.
Registration is now open via eventbrite. It is a free public event but registration is required due to limited spaces. Light morning tea and lunch will be provided for networking.
Event Organising Committee: Caillin Dunsford, Dr Tu Nguyen (Co-Chair), Dr Rebecca McNaught (Co-Chair), A/Prof Ying Zhang (Chair)
A poster competition for ECRs and HDRs will also be hosted. More information will follow.
The fourth annual forum was held on 11 September 2024 with over 40 participants online and in person. Speakers included public policy decision makers, academics from across Australia and community organisers. The program and event recordings are linked below:
Below are recordings of seminars held during the monthly meetings
The launch event of the Western Pacific Network for Climate and Health Education was held on 7 March 2025, Auditorium 1, Admirative Building, University of Sydney, Camperdown and online via Zoom.
