IDAlert and BCOMING World Health Day campaign
The IDAlert and BCOMING projects have launched a campaign to celebrate World Health Day and honor the 75th anniversary of
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
An introduction from project coordinator, Joacim Rocklöv
“The risks of the emergence and transmission of infectious diseases have become the key impending issue of global concern. The
Presenting the IDAlert project
Globalisation and environmental change (e.g., anthropogenic climate change, tourism, migration), social and demographic change (e.g., ageing population, social inequality), as
IDAlert project consortia meet offline for the first time
Tuesday, 27th September marked an important milestone in the IDAlert project journey. Over 40 consortia members convened at the renowned
Climate Change and Health Cluster launches
The Climate Change and Health Cluster initiated by the European Commission officially launched on 27 September 2022 during the European
PR: Strengthening Europe’s resilience to emerging health threats
IDAlert aims to tackle the emergence and transmission of zoonotic pathogens by developing novel indicators, innovative early warning systems and