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Join a global network of researchers, clinicians, and policymakers dedicated to addressing the health impacts of climate change.
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Every CHS membership connects you to an interdisciplinary community working across climate and health.
Community & Connection
An interdisciplinary home where exchange happens by design. CHS is built for those who know that adjacent work shapes their own and want to be part of a community working across climate and health — growing networks, connecting with peers across fields, and opening the door to collaborations and coalitions that advance careers and move the field forward.
- Membership Directory
- Great ideas emerge when disciplines converge. Members access the full CHS digital ecosystem — member directory, working groups, hubs, committees, event recordings, Slack channel, and community-built resources.
- Slack Channel
- A dedicated CHS Slack platform to message members and collaborate around specific topics and interest areas, building bridges across time zones and formal convenings.
- Regular Newsletter
- Notifications of society updates, climate-health news, events, and learning opportunities from CHS and partner groups.
Attend Society Convenings
Participate in the Society's signature annual event, Climate Health Society 2026 — a global virtual convening designed around cross-field exchange, with global time-zone equity built into the program. Members are invited to submit abstracts to present their work, receive substantive peer feedback, and position their research, policy ideas, and innovations at the center of the climate-health conversation. Special consideration is given to work from low- and middle-income countries.
Scholarship & Publishing
CHS's official publication, the Journal of Climate Change and Health, gives members opportunities to publish and to engage with the latest interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed climate and health literature — supported by writing and methods workshops, journal clubs with journal leadership, and collaborations across committees, forums, and hubs.
- Discounts
- CHS members receive a 30% APC (article processing charge) discount for manuscripts published in the Journal of Climate Change and Health.
Educational Opportunities
The CHS webinar series brings interdisciplinary knowledge and speakers together in one place, accelerating ideas and action across the field. Members get newsletter notification of all current offerings:
- •Grand Rounds — a traditional academic format for presenting climate-health research
- •Professional Speaker Series — the full breadth of work across sectors, from finance and risk management to policy and practice
- •Journal Club — co-presented with the Journal of Climate Change and Health and Medical Students for a Sustainable Future (MS4SF)
- •Coolapalooza — dedicated to all aspects of heat and health
- •Workshops — structured, hands-on sessions for building skills and solving problems across disciplines
- Learning Center
- A members-only shared space with prior educational content — webinar and workshop recordings, newsletters, slide decks, and a section for members to promote their own talks and papers.
Governance & Participation
CHS is member-driven by design. Members have voting rights and an active voice in shaping the Society's agenda, priorities, and direction. Beyond voting, members can propose and launch their own working groups and hubs, and can join, lead, or contribute to Society committees — from research priorities and clinical guidance to health equity and communications. Participation isn't a passive benefit; it's an open invitation to help build what matters most to members.
Professional Development
CHS builds professional development programming to enhance knowledge, skills, and leadership across the career continuum — from trainees and early-career professionals to senior researchers, clinicians, and policymakers. Through workshops, webinars, mentorship, and interdisciplinary exchange, members gain the tools and fluency to lead at the intersection of climate and health.
Membership Tiers
Choose the option that works best for you. Every tier includes full platform access.
Annual
Membership billed once a year. Cancel any time before renewal.
- ✓Full member directory access
- ✓Community forums
- ✓Learning center
- ✓Event registration
- ✓Professional profile
- ✓Auto-renews annually via Stripe
Lifetime
A single payment for permanent CHS membership. No renewals ever.
- ✓Everything in Annual
- ✓Never pay again
- ✓Priority recognition as a Lifetime Member
- ✓Supports CHS long-term
Enthusiast
Not a professional, but interested in the work of CHS? No problem, join for access to all CHS content with the exception of the membership directory!
- ✓Auto-renews annually via Stripe
- ✓Community forums
- ✓Event registration
- ✓Learning center
- ✓Professional profile
Student / Trainee
Free membership for current students and trainees. Requires admin approval and expires on the date your training program ends.
- ✓Full member access while in training
Payments processed securely by Stripe. CHS does not store your card details.
Free & Reduced Dues
There are several criteria that allow you to qualify for reduced dues; if you belong to one of these categories we will send you a coupon code after your membership has been accepted—you will use that code when completing the payment part of membership.
- •Those from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) qualify for free recurring annual memberships
- •Students and trainees qualify for free annual memberships
- •Active Sustain Our Abilities members qualify for free annual membership for two years or for a discount on lifetime membership.
- •Those that do not qualify for the free annual memberships but have other financial hardship can contact us and be eligible for reduced dues.
For further information, please email info@climatehealthsociety.org.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the approval process work?
After completing your profile and payment, your application is reviewed by a CHS administrator. Most applications are reviewed within a few business days. You will receive an email notification when your membership is approved.
Can I cancel my annual membership?
Yes. You can cancel your annual membership at any time from your account settings. Your access continues until the end of the current membership year.
What happens if my renewal payment fails?
You will receive reminder emails before your membership expires. After a missed renewal, there is a two-week grace period before your account becomes dormant. Your profile data is retained and you can reactivate at any time by renewing.
Are there other membership tiers?
CHS occasionally offers special tiers such as Founding Member or campaign-specific pricing. Check back here or follow CHS communications for announcements.
I am an existing CHS member from the previous site. What do I do?
Existing members will be migrated to the new platform. You will receive an email with instructions to claim your account. Contact us at the link below if you have questions.
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