About Us
Who We Are
The Amazon Research Consortium for Climate Change and One Health (ARC) was established in 2024 to address the urgent challenges of climate change and health in the Amazon and across Latin America. Our consortium unites experts from universities, government agencies, NGOs, and other institutions, fostering multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and cross-cultural collaborations.
Our Mission
Our mission is to expand and enable the integration of climate, environmental, and human health research and outreach to develop effective strategies that reduce disease burden and strengthen climate resilience in local communities and watersheds in the Amazon and across Latin America. Integral to this mission is building multi-institutional climate and one health knowledge and capacity, essential for accelerating the identification and adoption of climate adaptive solutions.
Our Approach
We merge climate science with health research to generate actionable insights that protect both human and environmental health. By integrating climate and environmental data into disease research and surveillance, and enhancing climate literacy and capacity-building among health professionals and communities, we aim to improve climate change preparedness, adaptability, and mitigation efforts across the region.
At the heart of our work is a commitment to building strong local and regional networks that uplift the voices and needs of at-risk communities. We prioritize empowering these communities by fostering meaningful partnerships and ensuring they actively participate in shaping the solutions that impact their lives. Together, we address critical challenges through research and policy, including infectious diseases, malnutrition, land use changes, chemical exposures, wildfires, and more.
Our Vision
We envision the ARC as a transformative force in the Amazon and throughout Latin America, providing policy makers, researchers, health professionals, and local communities with the knowledge and tools to build a sustainable, resilient future. Our strategy is designed not just to respond to today’s challenges, but to create a healthier, more resilient future for the Amazon and broader Latin America. Through our commitment to integrating science with community wisdom, we drive innovation and preparedness in the face of climate change.
We strive to create more research-ready communities
and researchers ready for communities.
We believe in the power of combining rigorous scientific research with the traditional wisdom of local communities to anticipate, respond to, and effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change. Learn More >
Our Core Commitments
We believe in the power of combining rigorous scientific research with the rich wisdom of local communities to anticipate, respond to, and effectively mitigate the impacts of climate change. This collaborative approach not only informs our strategies but also ensures that our actions are grounded in real-world applicability and sensitivity to local needs. We believe bidirectional learning between climate-health scientists and local communities will lead to novel climate measures, improved risk communication, more research-ready communities and more researchers ready for communities.
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of visionary leaders in climate and One Health research dedicated to making a lasting impact across Latin America. Through comprehensive training programs and partnerships with leading global institutions, we empower researchers and practitioners with the tools they need to drive change and innovation.
Our work is deeply collaborative, involving active engagement with local communities to ensure that our research and interventions are inclusive and beneficial. We respect and incorporate local knowledge, fostering meaningful partnerships and mutual learning to develop tailored strategies that enhance regional climate resilience strategies.
We strive to advance the field of climate and health by integrating up-to-date climate data with health surveillance. Our research aims to uncover new insights into how climate changes affect health, leading to better disease prevention strategies and reducing health risks associated with climate change.
Our goal is to create sustainable health and environmental outcomes through innovative research that not only understands the current challenges but also anticipates future conditions. By integrating climate and environmental data with human health measures, we work to build a resilient infrastructure that can withstand and adapt to the changing climate.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At the Amazon Research Consortium for Climate Change and One Health, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive research environment that prioritizes diverse perspectives and collaborations in addressing complex climate and health challenges in the Amazon and across Latin America.
Embracing Multidisciplinary and Multicultural Perspectives
We are committed to cultivating multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural partnerships that foster innovative solutions to climate change and One Health challenges. By actively engaging with key organizations in the Global South and scientists from diverse and historically underrepresented groups, we ensure our research is both inclusive and impactful, addressing the needs of vulnerable communities.
Nurturing the Next Generation of Researchers
We are committed to providing significant training opportunities and resources to junior investigators from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds, aiming to build a strong network of Amazon-focused climate and health scientists. We support the development of junior scientists and foster North-South and South-South collaborations that are vital for a holistic understanding of regional challenges.
Amplifying Voices of At-Risk Communities
We are committed to amplifying the voices of at-risk communities by fostering partnerships that give them agency in shaping the research that reflect their priorities. By working collaboratively, we ensure that our research and solutions are rooted in the realities of those on the frontlines of climate change and health challenges, fostering a collaborative path forward with policymakers and researchers alike.
