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

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.

TRIGGER Project presentation at the EGU

The project was recently presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference.

The Trigger Project presentation at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, India

The lecture served as a reminder of the urgency to address climate change not only as an environmental issue but also as a pressing public health concern.

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

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.

TRIGGER Project presentation at the EGU

The project was recently presented at the European Geosciences Union (EGU) conference.

The Trigger Project presentation at the National Institute of Technology Calicut, India

The lecture served as a reminder of the urgency to address climate change not only as an environmental issue but also as a pressing public health concern.

New breakthrough in wastewater monitoring.

New breakthrough in wastewater monitoring.

Evaluating the risk of infectious viruses in Europe’s coastal waters. BlueAdapt’s team of researchers from Bangor University have optimised a method to evaluate the risk of infectious viruses in wastewater, providing a crucial tool for protecting public health. Read...

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Tracking pollution in the food chain

Tracking pollution in the food chain

The Bay of Biscay is home to popular holiday resorts – and it’s the source of the regional Basque staple, squid. What are the effects of pollution and pathogens on the squid? And what could be the broader impacts of this?

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BlueAdapt Annual Meeting 2023

BlueAdapt Annual Meeting 2023

BlueAdapt’s hybrid annual meeting in Bologna brought together over 40 experts to discuss pressing concerns facing coastal regions and bathing water quality in relation to climate change. Research and policy experts shared a wealth of knowledge and insights, merging various disciplines and research areas. Here’s a short summary of discussions from the meeting.

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