Grant: Team Grant: Environments and Health: Intersectoral Prevention Research - LOI

Informed and engaged citizens have long been the driving force for successful public health action. Amidst impending environmental crises and despite challenging political and economic circumstances, Canadian cities are moving ahead with progressive intersectoral initiatives that are working to address persistent environmental health inequities in local settings. The success of such initiatives is often attributable to citizen leadership and advocacy efforts, although this influence is largely discounted in the published public and environmental health literature. The purpose of this programmatic grant is to support a multidisciplinary team of researchers who will both examine and support citizen-led efforts to drive intersectoral action for healthy environments in six Canadian cities, focusing particularly on efforts to reduce health inequities. Our strong team of early career scholars supported by national and international leaders ensures our programmatic approach informs cross jurisdictional learning in Canada and beyond for decades to come.