About Us
Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention & Wellness
Our Vision
Healthy and thriving communities adapting to climate-related health hazards and challenges
Our Mission
To promote equitable adaptation among communities most at risk from climate-related health hazards and challenges by cultivating research, education, and collaboration
Defining Equitable Adaptation
Equitable adaptation refers to the process of navigating current and future climate change impacts in ways that prioritize fairness and effective prevention, particularly for the most at-risk communities. It involves addressing the disproportionate impacts of climate-related health hazards and challenges on these communities and building capacity to promote health and thriving in the context of climate change.
At its core, equitable adaptation means that adaptation efforts do not exacerbate existing disparities but instead equip the most at-risk communities with the resources and strategies necessary to thrive.
Opportunities to work with Redstone
STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2027
"The Redstone Global Center was built on a bold vision—to advance prevention and wellness through research, translation of knowledge into practice and policy, and community partnerships. I’m proud to build on this strong foundation as we shift our focus toward equitable adaptation, ensuring that communities most at risk from climate-related health hazards are not just surviving, but thriving...Hope is not a passive state—it is action-oriented. It requires us to acknowledge the realities we face while we work to chart a better course. That objective is embedded in every element of our strategic plan. We will advance this objective through forging new partnerships that bridge disciplines, sectors, and geographies...As we move forward, I invite you to join us in this work. Whether you are a researcher, policymaker, practitioner, or advocate, your voice and actions matter. Together, we can help communities adapt—and create the conditions for them to thrive."
Dr. Timothy Holtz, Chair & Director, Redstone Global Center