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The role of global reanalyses in climate services for health: Insights from the Lancet Countdown

Claudia Di Napoli et al. – Meteorological Applications

This article highlights the need for climate-smart decisions in public health due to extreme weather events. The Lancet Countdown system uses reanalysis datasets like ERA5 to track global climate-related health impacts, such as heatwaves and disease transmission, and provides indicators to measure these effects. Public health professionals should collaborate to refine these datasets for better health outcomes.

DOI: 10.1002/met.2122

Heidelberg announced as sixth case study

We’re happy to announce a sixth case study site within the IDAlert project! Heidelberg has now been added to the

European projections of West Nile virus transmission under climate change scenarios

Zia Farooq et al. – One Health, Vol 16, Iss , Pp 100509- (2023), 16 February 2023
West Nile virus (WNV) risk in Europe is expected to rise significantly due to climate change. Projections show up to a 5-fold increase in outbreaks by 2040-60, with affected areas growing from 15% to 23-30%, putting up to 244 million people at risk. Western Europe faces the highest risk, driven by climate conditions favorable for WNV transmission, necessitating stronger public health measures.

DOI: 10.1016/j.onehlt.2023.100509

The labour force in a changing climate: Research and policy needs

Shouro Dasgupta; Elizabeth J. Z. Robinson – Crossref

This article examines the impacts of climate change on population displacement and human health. It highlights how rising temperatures and extreme weather events exacerbate health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations.

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000131