Shouro Dasgupta, Johannes Emmerling, Soheil Shayegh – Environmental Research Letters
This article examines the effects of climate change on economic inequality and growth in South Africa. It highlights the uneven burden climate change places on vulnerable populations and suggests how policy interventions can mitigate these impacts to promote equitable and sustainable growth.
DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0448
Daniela Sofie Lührsen et al. – The Lancet Planetary Health
The article highlights the spread of Aedes albopictus in Europe and its increased public health risk as a vector for diseases like dengue and Zika, exacerbated by climate change.
DOI: 10.1016/s2542-5196(23)00170-5
Peter Hoffmann et al.
Open Access Government July 2023, pp.456-457
Scientists at the Climate Service Center Germany (GERICS) help society to prepare for climate change impacts on health in a multi-faceted approach
Health becomes a pressing topic since the pandemic, while climate change and other crisis continue to rise. Therefore, it is important to look at the different impacts in climate change and health for the vulnerable groups.
DOI: 10.56367/OAG-039-9508
Kim R. van Daalen et al. – The Lancet Regional Health. Europe, Vol 31, Iss , Pp 100683- (2023)
The article from The Lancet Regional Health – Europe presents a new framework to tackle climate-sensitive infectious diseases in Europe. It emphasizes the need for decision-support tools and policy-relevant indicators to track and respond to climate-induced health risks. The framework, developed under the IDAlert project, integrates a One Health approach, connecting human, animal, and environmental health for better disease monitoring, resilience, and preparedness across sectors.
DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2023.100683
Emilie Finch et al. – Planetary health approaches to understand and control vector-borne diseases | Chapter 12
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) cause over 700,000 deaths yearly, worsened by climate change and urbanization. Climate-informed early warning systems (EWS) use climate data to predict outbreaks, enabling faster public health responses. Despite their success in disaster risk reduction, EWS are underused in health, with few operational tools available.
DOI: 10.3920/9789004688650_014
Lotto Batista M et al. – J. Roy. Soc. Interface
This study demonstrates that hydrometeorological indicators, including El Niño, precipitation, and river height, are strong predictors of leptospirosis outbreaks in northeastern Argentina. By using a Bayesian modelling framework, the researchers found that climate-driven models accurately detected 89% of outbreaks, suggesting that such tools could effectively contribute to an early warning system for leptospirosis in the region.
DOI: 10.1098/rsif.2023.0069
Julian Heidecke; Andrea Lavarello Schettini; Joacim Rocklöv – Crossref
This review explores WNV’s eco-epidemiology, the role of modeling in knowledge generation, and the importance of a One Health approach for better surveillance and policy development.
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pclm.0000129
The Lancet Regional Health – Europe
This article discusses the complexities of tracking the links between climate, health, and justice across regions and time. It calls for better, standardized data systems to address disparities and guide equitable policy interventions globally.
DOI: 10.1016/S2468-2667(23)00051-8
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
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