Climate change poses severe, widespread risks to both physical and mental health, with the hardest hit communities often facing the greatest inequities. Dr. Sherilee Harper leads international research to help the health sector understand and respond to these challenges. By working directly with local communities and equity-deserving groups, her work brings local voices and priorities into global decision-making.
Her research team focuses on four key goals: developing innovative collaborative methods to study climate health impacts, training future leaders, shaping government policy and connecting scientists with public decision makers. Through collaborative and community-led research, Sherilee creates practical, science-backed solutions that protect public health, promote equity and build long-term resilience against climate change worldwide.