Putney and the Center for Climate, Health, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (Harvard Chan C-CHANGE) have collaborated to develop an action-oriented program for students to tackle the intertwined crises of climate, medicine, and public health. At this one-week Youth Summit, students gain perspectives, insight, and inspiration from scientists, health practitioners, policymakers, youth activists, and energy innovators; earn a Certificate of Completion; and return home with an Action Plan to address issues in their own communities.
Experts & Insights
Learn from experts at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, as well as policymakers, academics, and scientists working in fields related to climate change and public health. Participate in workshops, attend lectures, and take advantage of all Boston has to offer. Supplement your perspective with guest talks from journalists, advocates, clean energy innovators, and more.
Action Focus
Each student chooses an Action Focus based on their interests—Communications; Entrepreneurship; Global Health; Healthcare; or Policy & Advocacy. This Action Focus acts as the lens through which students view the challenges of climate change and public health.
Certificate & Action Plan
Identify an issue affecting your home community and, drawing on what you’ve learned over the course of the week, develop a Community Action Plan designed to address this issue. The summit culminates in a presentation of your Action Plan, sharing your vision for practical action to make lasting change and being inspired by the ideas of your peers. Students also earn a Certificate of Completion from Harvard Chan C-CHANGE.