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Climate Change and Health
Climate change is a critical challenge which disproportionately affects the health of vulnerable populations.
Our vision
A deeper understanding of the impact of climate change on health
New research is urgently needed to further our understanding of the way our climate affects our health.
A global response
We all live on the same planet. Improving the health of our climate requires a global response. It won’t work unless all nations play by the same rules.
Clean air, clean energy
Declining air quality poses a real threat to our health. Clean energy is a promising solution which requires a coordinated effort.
The problem in numbers
1.09
trillion
Dollars of productivity losses in 2024 due to heatwaves.
90
%
Of the world’s population breathe unhealthy levels of air pollution.
7
million
Deaths per year caused by air pollution.
Reports & Publications
Position Paper
Protecting Health in a Changing Climate
Climate change represents the greatest health threat of the 21st century, with far-reaching implications for human health across Europe and globally. The European Society of Medicine recognizes the urgent need for coordinated action to protect public health from the escalating risks posed by our changing climate.
editorial article
Acting on the Climate Crisis: Toward Health System Resilience in the Pacific
By Kelera Oli, Berlin Kafoa, & Si Thu Win Tin
Pacific Island Countries and Territories are experiencing intensifying health threats due to climate change, including the rising incidence of vector- and waterborne diseases, worsening non-communicable disease and increasing mental health stress.
review article
Recovery and Resilience from Climate-Related Health Disasters in Mozambique
By Patrick T. Panos & Angelea Panos
Mozambique is one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, facing frequent and increasingly intense disasters such as cyclones, floods, and cholera outbreaks. The compounded effects of health disparities, poverty, and fragile infrastructure create high susceptibility to cascading crises.
Researching climate change and health?
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More focus areas
Health Inequities
Vaccination
Neurodegeneration
