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As #COP30 kicks off in Brazil today our short film shows how rising temperatures are endangering workers and economies worldwide. 2.4 billion workers are impacted by extreme heat worldwide and globally it’s costing our economies $1.09 trillion per year. "The heat is on" shows the impact of extreme heat on workers in India, Spain, Tanzania and the UK. Read the Financial Times article and watch the film here: https://lnkd.in/dr4sZ8mV

One of the best ways to reduce carbon emissions is to electrify everything. We already know how to do this for electrical grids and transportation – and that it can benefit both the planet and our health. Now, Jonathan Buonocore at the Boston University School of Public Health is looking at how we can do the same for buildings ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e58usBtE

Children living in cold, damp and mouldy homes often develop chest infections. Olivia Swann, a children’s doctor and researcher based at The University of Edinburgh, wants to change that. She’s leading a study looking at housing and healthcare data across Scotland in more detail than ever before. Where could its findings lead? Find out in ‘Behind the Research’ ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eFT4xk7z

I’m privileged to learn about new discoveries in mental health science every day. From a new drug to treat schizophrenia to an app to predict psychosis. These breakthroughs come from the highest standards of research, informed by people with lived experience. Sometimes, discovering that an intervention doesn’t work is just as important. It all helps us piece together crucial evidence about what works, for who, in what contexts and why. But it’s essential that all interventions are rigorously tested – both pharmacological and non-pharmacological. In a recent interview with DIE ZEIT, I shared my thoughts on this – and more: https://lnkd.in/eQh6MuT5

You’re probably generating vast amounts of data each day. From smartphones and wearable devices to supermarket loyalty cards, social data is a powerful tool for health research. And we need to unlock its full potential. Combined with traditional health data, we can use it to address complex challenges that cut across disciplines. It can help researchers to: · identify health outcomes and risks · map lived experiences and environmental exposures · uncover systemic factors behind health disparities Social data has incredible potential to catalyse new discoveries. But researchers still face challenges in accessing and using it responsibly, systematically and sustainably. Our new report, produced by The Governance Lab, sets out a clear plan for action. Read it here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e9tkXvjt

Good news! These cool roofs are protecting people from heatwaves, without requiring any energy. They could offer benefits to the health, and economies of communities in hot places. The research kicked off in Pacific Island, Niue and is being rolled out across India, Mexico, Fiji and Burkina Faso. As #COP30 begins next week, we need more investment for solutions like this, that help communities adapt to our changing climate.

A critical moment for climate action is kicking off in Brazil. You may have heard about #COP30. But what is it? And why is this year’s event essential for protecting our health? The annual United Nations conference brings together world leaders, scientists and campaigners to agree on collective next steps for tackling climate change. Previous years have focussed on country commitments, but this year is all about implementation. What are governments actually doing to tackle the crisis? At Wellcome, we recognise that climate change is first and foremost a public health concern. So, if we want to create a future where all humans can flourish, we need to put people’s health at the heart of climate action, at COP30 and beyond. Find out more about Wellcome's work on Climate and Health: https://lnkd.in/eHvHCmxH

Buildings contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. Could electrifying them change that, and how could it impact health? That’s what Jonathan Buonocore at the Boston University School of Public Health is researching. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e58usBtE BUSPH Department of Environmental Health, Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability

Mutirão is definitely my favourite new word! A collective or community effort i.e. let’s work together because together we are stronger. And at the C40 Cities World Mayors Summit in Rio this week you get a real sense of the power of that collective effort – these Mayors really rock! The impacts of climate change are increasingly clear. The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change 2025 report showed the cost in lives, with a 23% increase in heat-related deaths since the 1990s – a staggering 546,000 deaths per year are now directly attributable to extreme heat – and as ever the most vulnerable in society are most at risk. When it comes to tackling the climate crisis and its health impacts, we will only succeed if we work together. And that’s why Wellcome Trust are working with UN Climate Change on a 3-year strategic partnership to prioritise the climate challenges people face, like extreme heat, air pollution and food insecurity. Working alongside other UN agencies and partners, Wellcome and UN Climate Change will support national and international policy-making, informed by health evidence and science-led solutions. As world leaders gather in Belém next week for the #COP30 Climate Conference, Wellcome Trust will be making the case that collective action is imperative in the fight against climate change. Together, let’s create a healthier future where all humans can flourish. https://lnkd.in/e2mVAkZ2

Our warmer world is making pregnancy riskier. In today's Big Read from the Financial Times, scientists say that the link between increasing heat and adverse maternal and child outcomes is a growing public health threat. This isn’t just a problem for hotter places - the link is as strong in temperate countries as in those with constant high heat. The level of risk depends on what temperatures mothers are used to - and how big the changes. That's why a heatwave in the UK may be riskier than the same temperatures in India or South Africa. But research gaps in this area remain. Partly because current heat stress models assume everyone is an 11-stone man with low body fat. That's why we're funding £25 million of pioneering research across Australia, India, South Africa and the UK to bridge the gap by exploring biological processes, social determinants and practical solutions. Alan Dangour, Wellcome's Director for Climate & Health, says that understanding the biological impacts of heat on maternal and foetal health is critical to finding solutions and to minimise the strain on our health systems - and global workforces. With #COP30 kicking off in Belem next week, we must focus on tackling climate change and accelerating adaptation to protect maternal health. Read the full FT article here: https://lnkd.in/eaXr2WQH #climateadaptation #maternalhealth