Influencing Policy Makers & Advocating (1cr)

Objective

• Understand the role and ethical responsibility of social and health care workers in affecting decision making connected to health effects of climate change to older people
• Describe international, national and regional level policy frameworks concerning health effects of climate change to older people
• Influence policy which addresses the health challenges of older people affected by climate change
• promote actively the older people’s participation and possibilities to influence policy

Content

Taking care of health and well-being requires taking into account social and environmental factors. Therefore, influencing policy-making becomes an important part of addressing the health impacts of climate change. As a social and health professional, you are in a confidential and respected position to make a difference.

The main contents of the course are
- the ethical responsibility of health and social care professionals to influence policy-making
- international and national frameworks for decision-making
- knowledge management/influencing
- supporting the participation of older people

This course is suitable for you if you are a social and health care professional or student and want to understand your role as a policy influencer on climate change issues.

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. If you need basic information about the health effects of climate change, we recommend starting with the course ‘Understanding Climate Change and Its Effects on Older
Persons’ Health’. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).