Something distant. Something environmental. Something “outside” healthcare. Then during a community outreach, a mother kept explaining how frequently her children were falling sick with malaria. The deeper conversation changed something for me. They lived close to an unmanaged refuse dump with stagnant water surrounding the area. And suddenly, climate conversations stopped feeling abstract. Because climate change is not just about melting ice caps or global headlines. It is: * increased malaria cases * flooding and displacement * food insecurity * heat stress * poor air quality * sanitation challenges * health systems under pressure And the truth is, many of us working in healthcare are already seeing the effects in real time without even realizing we are part of the climate conversation too. Over the past weeks, being part of the “In the MOOD for Climate Action” journey by the Learning Planet Institute and UNU has genuinely shifted the way I think about leadership, systems, collaboration, and action. What I’ve loved most is that this never felt like “traditional learning.” It felt human. From breakout room conversations with young people across different countries… to reflective sessions… to funny interactions… to learning with Ikigai, the AI companion… this experience made climate action feel less overwhelming and more actionable. And this is only the end of Phase One. Grateful to the incredible team at the Learning Planet Institute, UNU, facilitators, mentors, and the brilliant young changemakers I’ve met through this journey so far. Thank you for creating spaces where learning feels alive, collaborative, and deeply meaningful. One thing this experience has reminded me: Climate action is not only for policymakers or environmental experts. It is for healthcare professionals. Educators. Creators. Young people. Communities. All of us. If you work in healthcare, education, advocacy, media, or community development how have you personally seen climate issues affect everyday life where you are? I’d genuinely love to hear your experience below. 🌍 #ClimateAction #GlobalHealth #ClimateAndHealth #mgbc14my #mintgrowthboostcommunity Climate change is also a healthcare issue. Healthcare professionals are already seeing the effects of climate change in real time. Public health and climate action are deeply connected. Community health challenges are often environmental challenges too. Young people have a critical role in climate action and systems change. Global health conversations must include climate resilience. Climate action starts with understanding how systems affect everyday life. @Mintgrowthboostcommunity.bckup Environmental issues directly affect health outcomes in vulnerable communities.