Global healthcare and corporate systems are grappling with the intersection of climate change and public health. Public health challenges intensify as our climate shifts, bringing more extreme weather and temperature fluctuations, highlighting the urgent need for climate action across healthcare and other industries.

Just as diversity in a workforce can lead to beneficial conflict, diversity in approaches to climate change can strengthen organizational strategies. This goes beyond reducing carbon footprints—it’s about embedding sustainability in healthcare/business practices and infrastructure. Climate change worsens public health threats, from spreading vector-borne diseases to increasing heat-related illnesses and deteriorating air quality.

The workforce must be proactive, not only by enhancing infrastructure and planning for emergencies but also through education and advocating for sustainable policies. But how can a highly diversified workforce contribute joyfully and well to an overall organizational strategy, maintaining individuality? By finding personal joy in climate action. Individuals can map their passions and skills with needs to find the intersection of their unique work. It takes a bit of self-reflection, but I’ve found it’s worth it to spur individuals to find their climate action niche. Try it, and let me know what you think!