Discover our climate change and health indicators for kids and teens

IDAlert, together with the CATALYSE project, also part of the European Climate-Health Cluster, has contributed to a newly published paper by the Lancet Countdown in Europe, published in Frontiers for Young Minds, an open-access science journal where researchers write articles accessible to young audiences (ages 8–15). In this unique journal, children themselves, with support from expert science mentors, serve as peer reviewers, ensuring every article is accurate, engaging and understandable for its intended audience.

In this publication, the Lancet Countdown’s complex climate change and health indicators were translated into easy-to-understand information for children and teenagers. The article breaks down what climate change means, explores its impacts on our health, and explains why urgent climate action is essential for protecting well-being. It also delves into ways communities can adapt to a changing climate and showcases the many health benefits that come from reducing climate change.

Above all, the article emphasises that meeting these challenges is a shared responsibility, and that everyone can play a part in creating a healthier, more sustainable future.