National Academy of Medicine’s
Grand Challenge Climate Change, Human Health, Equity
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Knoxville, TN March 6, 2023
Climate Security and Environmental Justice:
Pathways to Achieving the 2050 Carbon Net-Zero Goal
Panel on Technology Innovation and Transformation
Kimber Bogard, PhD Deputy Executive Officer

Seven divisions focus on health, social sciences, earth and life sciences,
engineering and physical sciences, transportation, global affairs, the gulf region
NAM Mission: To improve health for all by advancing science, accelerating
health equity, and providing independent, authoritative, and trusted advice
nationally and globally
NAM Members: Over 2200 preeminent scholars, practitioners, industry
leaders (100 are elected yearly)
National Academy of Engineering 1965.
Institute of Medicine 1970 →
National Academy of Medicine 2015.
U.S. National Academy of Sciences: founded in 1863 by Congressional Charter

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Overview of the Grand Challenge on Climate Change, Human Health & Equity

Climate change affects human health and safety
U.S. National Academies Reports