Global call for plans that consider the health impacts of extreme heat

by wedo | Apr 17, 2024 | HIGH Horizons

In an effort to better understand evolving governance around heat and health, HIGH Horizons has partnered with the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to call for submissions of Heat Health Action Plans, National...

How is Greece Fighting Vector-Borne Diseases in a Changing Climate?

by wedo | Apr 9, 2024 | IDAlert

Greece is experiencing many effects of climate change. Temperatures have steadily increased and are projected to increase by the end of the century. Rainfall is generally on the decline, but extreme events, storms and floods are anticipated to increase in frequency...

Navigating the Frontiers of Indoor Environmental Quality and Health

by wedo | Apr 4, 2024 | CATALYSE

In September of last year, the 35th annual conference of the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE 2023) convened in the vibrant city of Kaohsiung, Taiwan. This global gathering brought together researchers, scholars, and practitioners from around...

Advancing Collaboration: Insights from the Inaugural Climate and Health Cluster Workshop on Numerical Tools and Early Warning Systems

by wedo | Apr 3, 2024 | CLIMOS, CLUSTER, News

On February 21st, the European Climate and Health Cluster hosted its first thematic workshop on Numerical Tools for Climate, Meteorological, and Impact Modeling and Early Warning Systems (EWS) in Brussels. Organised by the cluster’s Working Group 4 on Early warning...

How can we prevent the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in our cities?

by wedo | Mar 21, 2024 | IDAlert

In today’s swiftly changing global landscape, adaptability is crucial for a strong public health system. Being able to quickly adjust strategies, improve interventions, and allocate resources to address emerging health threats is essential. Evidence-based...