HouseInc – Inclusive housing for marginalised communities

Analysing the interlinked dimensions of housing inequalities, with a focus on marginalised communities in four European countries.

BlueAdapt

A Horizon Europe project examining how climate change can impact coastal pathogens and human health.

Local Climate Adaptation Tool features as case study in World Meteorological Organisation State of Climate report

3 Nov 2023

Climate change is bad for health but climate services save lives Climate change threatens to reverse health gains Extreme heat causes greatest mortality of all extreme weather events/ hazards Climate…

Climate Change and Environmental Pathogens

In the BlueAdapt project, ECEHH staff are investigating the impact of climate change on environmental pathogens. This project is one of six Horizon Europe projects aiming to deliver evidence to…

Climate Change Mitigation and Public Health

Our work in the European Centre on carbon mitigation has contributed significantly to both innovation and policy. Our work with Sagetech in assessing the market potential for their anaesthetic gas…

Informing Climate Change Adaptation in Cities and Regions

Understanding the impact of climate change on health and other sectors is important so that local authorities and governments can be ready to face the challenges. Translating understanding into action…

Prestigious European research grant set to fund project on disability-inclusive climate adaptation

22 Nov 2022

A new project focused on disability-inclusive climate adaptation is set to be launched following successful applications to a prestigious annual European funding programme. The University of Exeter will receive a…

New £8.7 million project seeks to understand the health risks posed by coastal waters due to climate change

3 Oct 2022

The impact of climate change on health risks due to pathogens in the environment, specifically in our coastal waters, will be investigated by a new €10 million Horizon Europe project…

Climate change decision-making tool highly commended at COP26

17 Nov 2021

The Local Climate Adaptation Tool has been recognised in the international Climate Challenge Cup at the UN climate conference.

Report highlights opportunities to mitigate climate change to promote human health

2 Nov 2021

A new report involving the European Centre for Environment and Human Health Director shows how action to mitigate climate change could promote human health.

Peninsula Forum encourages lively debate around ‘Balancing Nature & Health for the Future’

12 Oct 2021

The third and final Peninsula Forum of 2021 rounded off our series of events by focusing on the risks and rewards that the environment can pose to human health and wellbeing and asking what more can be done to maximise the benefits.

Environmental Protection Scotland launches e-booklet for COP26 climate summit

12 Oct 2021

An electronic pocket guide to the environment and sustainability sets out how Scotland can achieve a ‘Triple Win’ of improved health and wellbeing, equity and the environment with a greater focus on greenspace, energy efficient living, and changes to the way we consume food and travel.