AUTHOR=Chen Tara T. , Pinho-Gomes Ana-Catarina , Hamacher Nicola , Nabbe Marie , Duggan Kirsten , Zjalic Doris , Magalhaes Danielly , Campbell Haley , Cadeddu Chiara , Demetriou Christiana A. , Achilleos Souzana , Delpla Ianis , Chambaud Laurent , Leighton Lore , Otok Robert , Hadley Kristie , Sorensen Cecilia TITLE=Climate and Health Capacity Building for Health Professionals in Europe: A Pilot Course JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health VOLUME=Volume 70 - 2025 YEAR=2025 URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2025.1608469 DOI=10.3389/ijph.2025.1608469 ISSN=1661-8564 ABSTRACT=ObjectivesThe European Climate and Health Responder Course aimed to enhance health professionals’ knowledge, confidence, and preparedness to address climate-related health challenges.MethodsThe course was delivered as a synchronous, online program targeting health professionals across diverse fields. Data on participant demographics, engagement, and knowledge improvement were collected through pre- and post-course surveys and course completion metrics. Statistical analysis measured changes in participants’ confidence and preparedness across targeted outcomes.ResultsOf the 4,407 individuals who registered for the course, 21% completed the course, with the majority of them being from Europe and from academic and research institutions. The longitudinal survey revealed significant improvements in participants’ self-perceived outcomes across the three target domains from pre-course levels: communication, professional applicability, and self-efficacy.ConclusionThe pilot European Climate and Health Responder course highlights both the strong demand for and the effectiveness of climate change and health education for health professionals. The global interest further highlights the need for expanded climate-health education beyond the European Region.