Third annual IDAlert gathering

Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress

Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress The IDAlert project, launched in June 2022, is making significant progress in addressing the growing threat of vector-borne diseases in Europe and beyond. With a consortium of 19 partners from Sweden,...

Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island

Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island A recent study conducted as part of the IDAlert project has shed light on the impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, focusing on mosquito populations on the remote Greek island of...

Lancet Countdown 2nd Indicator Report & IDAlert’s Contribution: Interview with Kim van Daalen and Rachel Lowe

The Lancet Countdown in Europe’s second indicator report was launched on 13 May 2024. This report is the result of a research collaboration to monitor health and climate change in the region, following the Lancet Countdown global countdown approach. The Lancet...

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Social Media Data for Climate and Health Research

Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. Understanding public perceptions and experiences related to climate-induced health hazards is crucial for developing effective...

HIGH Horizons applauds the UN Secretary-General call for global action on extreme heat

Last week, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to address extreme heat, drawing attention to increasing global temperatures and the health and economic impacts of the climate crisis. The Secretary-General called for urgent actions to...

BlueAdapt Symposium: research, policy and working with the community

Author: Eleanor Morrissey As people are getting ready to enjoy the summer across Europe, more and more people will flock to the coast to enjoy bathing in the sea water, relaxing in the surrounding area, and enjoying locally sourced seafood. For most people, they will...

HIGH HORIZONS’ PARTNER HOSTS INAUGURAL CLIMATE AND HEALTH AFRICA CONFERENCE 2024

HIGH Horizons’ partner, CeSHHAR, in collaboration with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Ministry of Health and Childcare, will host the first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC). The conference, held in Zimbabwe in October...
Climate health cluster Heat from the Sun

Updates from HIGH Horizons: Reflections from Heat Action Day

As our earth continues to warm, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, leading to significant health risks to communities around the globe. Populations such as pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and health workers are some of the groups most...

Takeaways from the WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health

The recent WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, held in Budapest, brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing environmental and health challenges. Countries who attended have adopted the Budapest Declaration, which...

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON EXTREME HEAT AND MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH

HIGH Horizons, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), has developed a conceptual framework for extreme heat and maternal, newborn and child health. Annie Portela, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the WHO, spoke to us...
Third annual IDAlert gathering

Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress

Third annual IDAlert gathering: sharing insights and progress The IDAlert project, launched in June 2022, is making significant progress in addressing the growing threat of vector-borne diseases in Europe and beyond. With a consortium of 19 partners from Sweden,...

Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island

Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases on Kastellorizo Island A recent study conducted as part of the IDAlert project has shed light on the impacts of climate change on vector-borne diseases, focusing on mosquito populations on the remote Greek island of...

Lancet Countdown 2nd Indicator Report & IDAlert’s Contribution: Interview with Kim van Daalen and Rachel Lowe

The Lancet Countdown in Europe’s second indicator report was launched on 13 May 2024. This report is the result of a research collaboration to monitor health and climate change in the region, following the Lancet Countdown global countdown approach. The Lancet...

Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Social Media Data for Climate and Health Research

Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time, with far-reaching consequences for human health and well-being. Understanding public perceptions and experiences related to climate-induced health hazards is crucial for developing effective...

HIGH Horizons applauds the UN Secretary-General call for global action on extreme heat

Last week, the UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for urgent action to address extreme heat, drawing attention to increasing global temperatures and the health and economic impacts of the climate crisis. The Secretary-General called for urgent actions to...

BlueAdapt Symposium: research, policy and working with the community

Author: Eleanor Morrissey As people are getting ready to enjoy the summer across Europe, more and more people will flock to the coast to enjoy bathing in the sea water, relaxing in the surrounding area, and enjoying locally sourced seafood. For most people, they will...

HIGH HORIZONS’ PARTNER HOSTS INAUGURAL CLIMATE AND HEALTH AFRICA CONFERENCE 2024

HIGH Horizons’ partner, CeSHHAR, in collaboration with the Zimbabwean Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife and the Ministry of Health and Childcare, will host the first Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC). The conference, held in Zimbabwe in October...
Climate health cluster Heat from the Sun

Updates from HIGH Horizons: Reflections from Heat Action Day

As our earth continues to warm, extreme heat events are becoming more frequent and severe, leading to significant health risks to communities around the globe. Populations such as pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and health workers are some of the groups most...

Takeaways from the WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health

The recent WHO 7th Ministerial Conference on Environment and Health, held in Budapest, brought together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address pressing environmental and health challenges. Countries who attended have adopted the Budapest Declaration, which...

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK ON EXTREME HEAT AND MATERNAL, NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH

HIGH Horizons, alongside the World Health Organization (WHO), has developed a conceptual framework for extreme heat and maternal, newborn and child health. Annie Portela, Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health and Ageing at the WHO, spoke to us...
Advancing Veterinary Medicine: ALIVE 2 in Nice, France

Advancing Veterinary Medicine: ALIVE 2 in Nice, France

The picturesque city of Nice, France, played host to the second instalment of the Animal Leishmaniosis International Veterinary Event (ALIVE 2) on April 19-20, 2024. This eagerly awaited gathering saw veterinary professionals from around the globe convene to delve into the latest advancements and insights in combating Leishmaniosis, a disease of paramount concern in both human and animal health.

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Navigating the Frontiers of Indoor Environmental Quality and Health

Navigating the Frontiers of Indoor Environmental Quality and Health

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 the world to delve into the latest advancements in environmental exposure science and epidemiology.

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Forests as a nature-based solution for improved human health in a changing climate

Forests as a nature-based solution for improved human health in a changing climate

Ecosystem services are integrated in the relatively recent concept of nature-based solutions (NbS), a concept that is now incorporated in key intergovernmental agreements across Europe. The International Union for Conservation of Nature defines NbS as “actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature”.

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Pedalling Towards a Greener Future: The Impact of Cycling and Active Transport on Climate Change and Public Health

Pedalling Towards a Greener Future: The Impact of Cycling and Active Transport on Climate Change and Public Health

As the urgency of addressing climate change intensifies, the ongoing shift towards a sustainable future has brought various sectors, including transportation, into the spotlight. Yet, this subject remains delicately sensitive, as it directly influences the daily choices of countless citizens. In many bustling metropolises, passionate debates have arisen about the equitable distribution of public space among different road users.

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