Our Focus Areas
Located within the Milken Institute School of Public Health at The George Washington University, the Redstone Global Center works within the University and with community partners to support research, share expertise, and advance evidence-based solutions to promote health equity and mitigate the harmful effects of climate change. Click below to learn more about RGC's current and past focus areas:
Our Current Focus
Climate change is a present and growing crisis, and its effects are not felt equally around the globe. Communities with reduced access to resources and diminished control over environmental and social conditions are often disproportionately impacted by climate-related health hazards and risks. Our new strategic plan focuses on rigorous research, accessible education, and meaningful, cross-sectoral collaboration to ensure that climate adaptation strategies are equitable, grounded in evidence and shaped by those most impacted.
Our Past Focus Areas
Sustainable food systems provide food and nutrition security while also limiting negative impacts on the environment. A sustainable food system that provides access to nutritious food for all is essential to ending chronic health disparities and addressing the food system's contributions to climate change.
Healthy communities are supported through design and investments in the built environment that improves physical and mental health by decreasing car dependence, promoting physical activity, improving air quality, increasing social connection, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
