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Stay informed on climate change and health in Europe with our latest newsletter

| View in browser 3rd Edition, February 2025 Newsletter on climate change and human health in Europe Dear reader,  The European Climate and Health Observatory turns four—a milestone worth celebrating. Happy birthday to all our partners who have been part of this journey!    What started as a joint initiative by DG SANTE, DG CLIMA, and the EEA, has evolved into a powerhouse of knowledge, collaboration, and policy action. Today, climate change is no longer a side concern in health policymaking—it is at the forefront, and the Observatory has been instrumental in driving this shift.   But we are just getting started. With its mandate extended until at least 2028, the Observatory is set to scale up its impact. This means more research, stronger partnerships, and an even greater focus on equipping European health systems to tackle climate-driven risks head-on. The launch of the 2025-2026 workplan in January marks a major step forward, with a bold priority: moving from knowledge to action through capacity building. Health professionals and policymakers across Europe will have access to the tools, insights, and networks they need to lead the response to climate challenges.   And there’s more on the horizon. The Observatory will play a critical role in shaping the upcoming European Climate Adaptation Plan, ensuring that health is a cornerstone of Europe’s resilience strategy. This is an opportunity to turn ambition into concrete action—and we need every stakeholder on board.   At DG SANTE, we are proud to be at the heart of this effort. The path ahead is clear: stronger partnerships, smarter policies, and a relentless commitment to protecting public health in a changing climate. Let’s build a future where Europe leads the way in climate resilience and health security. Stay engaged. Stay informed. Let’s act—together.   - Antonio Parenti, Director of SANTE B Public Health, Cancer, and Health Security Spotlight: New indicators published © Lancet Countdown Check out new and updated climate change and health indicators! 14 indicators containing the latest data on climate change and health from Lancet Countdown Europe are now available on the Observatory.  Explore indicators News from Observatory partners © IANPHI New publication:  Preserving nature to protect human health Read more © ASPHER Enroll now! European Climate Resilient Health Systems Course 2025 Read more New items on the Observatory Portal  Updated country-level data on fatalities from floods and wildfires Webpage: Heat health action plans and surveillance  Health effects of climate change. An update of the current risks of climate change for health Health Impacts of Climate Change: Evidence Landscape and Role of Private Sector More news on climate change and health © Intercambio Join the EU-INTERCAMBIO Project stakeholder list: Climate change and health in the workplace Read more © European Commission Have your say! Contribute to the development of the European Water Resilience Strategy Read more © Columbia - Mailman School of Public Health Help shape the future of climate and health education! Complete the survey by February 15th, 2025 Read more © BSC High temperatures and heavy rains trigger West Nile Virus infections in Europe, BSC study says Read more © IDAlert New platform under development for forecasting climate-sensitive infectious disease Read more © HARMONIZE GHR Hackathon 2025: Advancing Climate & Health Research Tools with R Read more More climate-health news Upcoming events CleanMed Europe Conference: June 10-13th, 2025 European Climate Change Adaptation Conference: June 16-18th, 2025 European Health Forum Gastein: September 30 - October 3rd, 2025 European Public Health Conference: November 11-14th, 2025 If you did not receive your own copy of this newsletter, we invite you to subscribe here. Subscribe Discover ways to contribute with your information to this newsletter on climate and health in Europe. Share your information           The European Climate and Health Observatory is a joint initiative of the European Commission and the European Environment Agency.   The subscription service is provided by the European Environment Agency. You receive this email because you subscribed to the Observatory news. Manage my subscription details Update subscription   European Environment Agency \| Kongens Nytorv 6 \|1050 Copenhagen K  |
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