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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

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Bringing together experts from across the globe to track how climate change is affecting our health, and how the world is responding. Funded by Wellcome.

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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Registration is now open for the Health and Climate Change Conference 2026. Hosted by the Lancet Countdown and UCL Grand Challenges (Climate Crisis), the conference marks the publication of the 10th Indicator Report of the Lancet Countdown. Registration now: buff.ly/3xMQzCo
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📣 Applications for three Lancet Countdown Working Group Co-Chair positions are closing soon. We're seeking academics based at LMIC institutions to help shape research and action on climate change and health across WG2, WG3 and WG5. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/oqWG7UN
Graphic promoting recruitment for three Lancet Countdown Working Group Co-Chair roles in Adaptation, Planning and Resilience for Health (WG2), Mitigation Actions and Health Co-Benefits (WG3), and Public and Political Engagement in Health and Climate Change (WG5). Application deadline: 30 September 2026. Background shows an aerial view of an urban area.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
📚️ Applications are now open for three Working Group Co-Chair positions with the Lancet Countdown. Help shape one of the world's leading collaborations on climate change and health, working alongside a global network of researchers and experts. Learn more and apply: buff.ly/oqWG7UN
Graphic promoting recruitment for three Lancet Countdown Working Group Co-Chair roles in Adaptation, Planning and Resilience for Health (WG2), Mitigation Actions and Health Co-Benefits (WG3), and Public and Political Engagement in Health and Climate Change (WG5). Application deadline: 30 September 2026. Background shows an aerial view of an urban area.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
📢 Have you used the Lancet Countdown's work? We're inviting feedback through our Impact Survey to help us understand how our evidence is being used and where it's making a difference. Closes 18 September 2026 Apply: buff.ly/vvGRDAd
Graphic with the title 'Complete the Lancet Countdown Impact Survey' with text written below reading 'help us better understand how our work is being used and where it is making a difference. Deadline: 18 September 2026.' The graphic is green with the Lancet Countdown logo at the bottom.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🌱 Join us for the launch of the 2026 Europe Cities Report of the Lancet Countdown examining the pivotal role European cities play in responding to climate change and protecting health. 📍 Hybrid 📅 10 September 2026 ⏰ 10:00-12:45 CEST 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/IpDuxSn
Promotional graphic for the launch of the 2026 Europe Cities Report of the Lancet Countdown. Event takes place on 10 September, 10:00-12:45 CEST, at Palau Macaya in Barcelona and online. Registration details at lancetcountdown.org/europe. Hosted by Lancet Countdown in Europe, ISGlobal and Heidelberg University.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
📽️ The recording of our heat and health webinar is now available on YouTube. The webinar explores how climate change and health indicators are being developed and used to support evidence-informed policy and practice. Watch the recording: buff.ly/c65t8yk
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Climate Change, Heat and Health Indicators webinar
This webinar will explore how climate‑health indicators are being used and developed to better understand, anticipate and respond to heat‑related health risks in a changing climate. The webinar was…
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📢 We're hiring: Executive Assistant (part-time, London) to provide senior support to Prof Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown. This role is part-time until 30 April 2029. Apply: buff.ly/rjm4BCj
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
✍️ Take part in our Impact Survey to share how the Lancet Countdown's work is being used and where it is making a difference. If you have engaged with any of our outputs, we'd love to hear from you. Deadline: 18 Sept 2026 Apply now: buff.ly/vvGRDAd
Graphic with the title 'Complete the Lancet Countdown Impact Survey' with text written below reading 'help us better understand how our work is being used and where it is making a difference. Deadline: 18 September 2026.' The graphic is green with the Lancet Countdown logo at the bottom.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
📢 Now recruiting: Executive Assistant We are looking to hire an Executive Assistant to join the Lancet Countdown team in London, providing high-level support to Prof Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown. This role is part-time until 30 April 2029. Apply: buff.ly/rjm4BCj
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🚨 NEW REPORT! 🚨 🥵 Infants in SIDS now experience 7x more heatwave days than in the early 2000s 💸 An estimated 4.4bn work hours were lost to extreme heat in SIDS in 2024 Join the launch event today: buff.ly/lbafGML 🕓 16:00-18:00 Jamaica 🕘 09:00-11:00 Auckland
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🌏️ Virtual launch of the 2025 SIDS Report of the Lancet Countdown Hear the latest findings, policy recommendations, and insights from the Regional Director of the Lancet Countdown SIDS and leading climate change and health experts. Register: buff.ly/kpAG3wT
Promotional graphic for the virtual launch of the 2025 Lancet Countdown SIDS Report, featuring a person walking a bicycle loaded with bananas on a cobblestone street. Text includes "Register Now!", event date (16 July 2026), global event times, and the website lancetcountdown.org/sids.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
📝 Applications close this week In memory of Professor Tord Envold Kjellström, the Lancet Countdown is inviting applications to develop a new indicator on the mental health impacts of climate change-related hazards. 🕗 Deadline: 17:00 BST on 12 July Apply now: buff.ly/HUsTtJa
Call for applications poster for a mental health and climate change award, with deadline 12 July 2026, over a purple-toned landscape background.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🌍 The Lancet Countdown is inviting applications to develop a new indicator tracking the mental health impacts of climate change‑related hazards in memory of Professor Tord Envold Kjellström (1948–2025). ⏰ Deadline: 17:00 BST, 12 July Details: buff.ly/AfnMFKT
Call for applications poster for a mental health and climate change award, with deadline 12 July 2026, over a purple-toned landscape background.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
London Climate Action Week gave us a valuable opportunity to share our work & contribute to key discussions during extreme temperatures in the UK, a timely reminder of the importance of keeping health at the centre of climate change action. Our website: buff.ly/iqyEPwe
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
💨 New research from Imperial College London finds London’s air quality policies may have reduced pollution-related deaths by 40% in five years. Progress is possible but sustained action to cut emissions and phase out fossil fuels is essential. buff.ly/gM54ER9
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
🌡️ As parts of the UK face their second-ever Red Extreme Heat Warning, rising temperatures are making extreme heat more frequent and intense - but this must not become the new normal. Action today can secure a healthy, resilient future. Read our explainer: buff.ly/TA9VNee
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
🌡️ A week to go until our next webinar on climate change and heat. Join Professor Ollie Jay, Dr Farjana Jahan and Joan Ballester as they discuss how climate change and health indicators can help understand and respond to rising heat risks. Register to attend: buff.ly/7nPDgU2
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Climate Change and Heat: Addressing Current Challenges & Emerging Risks Through Climate-Health Indicators.” The image includes the date and time (30 June, 10:00–11:00 BST), a “Register now” call to action, and three speakers with headshots and affiliations: Professor Ollie Jay, Dr Farjana Jahan, and Professor Joan Ballester. Partner logos for Lancet Countdown, Global Heat Health Information Network, and UCL appear at the bottom.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
🌍 The Lancet Countdown is inviting applications to develop a new indicator tracking the mental health impacts of climate change‑related hazards in memory of Professor Tord Envold Kjellström (1948–2025). 🕗 Open from 08:00 BST, 1 June ⏰ Deadline: 17:00 BST, 12 July Details: buff.ly/AfnMFKT
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Call for applications: Indicator to Monitor the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change-Related Hazards - Lancet Countdown
Applications are now open for funding to develop a new indicator monitoring the mental health impacts of climate change.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
📣 We are hiring a Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health to lead the coordination and delivery of the Lancet Countdown’s research and academic initiatives. 📍 London | Apply by 25 June 2026 💻️ More details: buff.ly/cyBjJeS
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Join our next webinar on climate change and heat exploring how climate change and health indicators can support responses to rising heat risks with Professor Ollie Jay, Dr Farjana Jahan and Professor Joan Ballester. Register: buff.ly/7nPDgU2
Promotional graphic for a webinar titled “Climate Change and Heat: Addressing Current Challenges & Emerging Risks Through Climate-Health Indicators.” The image features three speakers with headshots and affiliations: Professor Ollie Jay (Lancet Countdown, Global Heat Health Information Network), Professor Joan Ballester (Lancet Countdown author, ERC EARLY-ADAPT lead), and Dr Farjana Jahan (icddr,b and University of Sydney). The webinar is scheduled for 30 June 2026, 10:00–11:00 BST, with logos for Lancet Countdown, Global Heat Health Information Network, and UCL displayed at the bottom.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We're hiring! We are currently recruiting for multiple roles focused on climate change and health, supporting research across both mitigation and adaptation. Opportunities include: • Research Associate (x2) • Postdoctoral Scholar View opportunities: buff.ly/XuMaWQY
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📢 Call for applications now open! The Lancet Countdown is inviting applications to develop an indicator monitoring the mental health impacts of climate change‑related hazards. 🕗 Open from 08:00 BST, 1 June ⏰ Deadline: 17:00 BST, 12 July Details: buff.ly/HUsTtJa
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Call for applications: Indicator to Monitor the Mental Health Impacts of Climate Change-Related Hazards - Lancet Countdown
Applications are now open for funding to develop a new indicator monitoring the mental health impacts of climate change.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
👥 Now recruiting: Postdoctoral Scholar in Climate Change & Health Adaptation. This role supports research tracking progress on climate change adaptation in the health sector based at CHanGE (University of Washington). Seattle-based, visa sponsorship available. Apply: buff.ly/VOo7YM9
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
We’re hiring 2 Research Associates to work on health and climate change. The roles will contribute to the development and evaluation of indicators and wider research on mitigation and health, supporting mitigation‑focused research for Working Group 3. Deadline: 25/06/2026 Apply: buff.ly/xAUuJQC
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Join an upcoming information webinar on the Indicator Development Award for Mental Health and Climate Change. The session will explain how applications will be assessed, the application process, and share practical and funding guidance. Register: buff.ly/S3ImiWp More details: buff.ly/HUsTtJa
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
The health sector is on the frontlines of the climate crisis, responding to growing health impacts worldwide. But it can also lead the way in driving low-carbon decision-making, supported by the new Lancet MedZero platform. Explore: buff.ly/c6J50PM #LancetMedZero #WHA79
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Today, the UK Climate Change Committee has published ‘A Well-Adapted UK’, outlining solutions to the growing impacts of climate change across the UK. The report informs the urgent action needed to protect health from climate change. 📄 Read the report: buff.ly/Ikn5dUj
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Join our information webinar on the Indicator Development Award for Mental Health and Climate Change. Learn about assessment criteria, the application process and funding guidance. 📅 28 May, 9:00–10:00 BST Register: buff.ly/S3ImiWp More details: buff.ly/HUsTtJa
Graphic promoting an information webinar on the Indicator Development Award for Mental Health and Climate Change. Includes the date 28 May 2026, time 9:00–10:00 BST, a “Register now” button, and the Lancet Countdown logo with a link to lancetcountdown.org.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
📣 Calling health/medical associations and academic institutions 📣 Apply now to co‑develop policy priority documents that translate climate change and health evidence into national‑level recommendations. 🗓️ Applications close: 18 May 2026 🔗 Find out more and apply: buff.ly/Nh2vXCV
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Lancet Countdown Europe @countdowneurope.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
📊 The latest evidence on health & climate change in Europe is out See the key findings & what they mean for health, equity, and climate action across Europe, developed by 65 researchers. 🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1016/S246... @wellcometrust.bsky.social @thelancet.com @lancetcountdown.bsky.social
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
🎥 Webinar recording now available Watch our latest webinar on climate change and health indicators and decision‑making. Delivered with IDAlert and UCL Grand Challenges. Follow‑up questions: info@lancetcountdown.org buff.ly/cATaVAB
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Climate Change, Infectious Diseases & Climate‑Health Indicators Webinar
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
📣 Call for expressions of interest to co‑develop national policy priority documents with the Lancet Countdown. 🎓 Applicant information webinar [5 May 13:00 BST]: buff.ly/7NQFPlb 🗓️ Apply by: 18 May 2026 🔗 Find out more: buff.ly/Nh2vXCV
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Call for collaborators: Co-develop policy documents with the Lancet Countdown (2026 cycle) - Lancet Countdown
The Lancet Countdown invites expressions of interest to co‑develop national policy priority documents based on the latest evidence on health and climate change.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
📣New Publication: 2026 Europe report of the Lancet Countdown📣 Explore the latest evidence on the effect of climate change on health across Europe, and the policies needed to protect people and health systems. 🔗Read the full report: buff.ly/8WsavvI #LancetClimate26
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
🚨 Register now for the first in a new webinar series on climate change and health indicators and decision‑making! The first session will dive into climate change & infectious diseases, featuring Jan Semenza, Andrés (Willy) Lescano, Rachel Lowe 👉 buff.ly/51x4my8
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
💦 This World Water Day we are looking at how extreme drought – exacerbated by climate change – is increasingly affecting people’s health. Find out more at: lancetcountdown.org #WorldWaterDay #WaterAndHealth #SustainableDevelopment
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
🌳 On the International Day of Forests, we’re highlighting the essential role forests play in protecting public health. Find out more at: lancetcountdown.org #InternationalDayOfForests
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Last chance to register for our workshops on developing a new indicator on the economic costs and financial exposure of health systems to climate change. 23 March | 21:00–22:30 GMT 26 March | 10:00–11:30 GMT Both sessions are identical. More details: buff.ly/PImPKTr
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
We’re pleased to receive the 2026 GAEA Award from the World Economic Forum. The physical award, designed by Benjamin Von Wong, is a tangible reminder of the collective effort behind our work on climate change and health. #LancetClimate25 #GAEAAwards #peopleplanetprogress
“A group of sculptural GAEA Award trophies displayed on a wooden table. Each trophy features branching metal forms holding a clear glass sphere, mounted on a round base with engraved plaques. The background shows grey acoustic wall panels.”
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Join us for an introduction to the Lancet Countdown Africa, hosted by Future Africa at the University of Pretoria. Hear from regional experts, University leadership and the Centre Director as the Centre’s strategic priorities are presented. 📅 16 March, 14:00-16:00 GMT+2 🔗 Register: buff.ly/yh8hHUx
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
📢 The Lancet Countdown has re‑opened applications for a Policy and Engagement Manager (Europe), based in London. The role supports policy engagement, evidence translation and partnerships across Europe. Deadline: 24 March 2026 Apply via UCL Jobs: buff.ly/AjeiONr
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Join our upcoming workshops on the development of a new indicator tracking the economic costs and financial exposure of health systems to climate change. Workshops: • 23 March | 21:00–22:30 GMT • 26 March | 10:00–11:30 GMT Sessions are identical for global participation. Details: buff.ly/PImPKTr
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Join our workshops exploring the development of a new indicator on the economic costs and financial exposure health systems to climate change. Workshops: Option 1: 23 March | 21:00-22:30 GMT Option 2: 26 March | 10:00-11:30 GMT Sessions are identical for global access. Learn more: buff.ly/n90vAOh
A promotional graphic titled “REGISTER NOW!” invites experts on the economic costs and financial exposure of health systems to climate change to join a Lancet Countdown indicator development workshop. A large QR code is shown on the left with the text “Scan to find out more or visit lancetcountdown.org.” On the right, the workshop title “Economic costs and financial exposure of health systems to climate change” is displayed. Two date options are shown in rounded boxes: “23 Mar, 21:00 GMT” and “26 Mar, 10:00 GMT.” The Lancet Countdown logo appears in the bottom-right corner.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Climate change policy rollbacks ignore what the science is telling us loud and clear: climate change is driving a present and escalating public health emergency. Weakening climate protections increases health risks for current and future generations. 👉 buff.ly/RRH2v0d
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
“The NHS has to adapt much faster to climate change.” Dr Marina Romanello called for public and political support for a climate‑resilient NHS in Parliament last week. Read more on the need for need for adaptation funding for health services in our 2025 UK policy priorities: buff.ly/KtMIjFY
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
We’re recruiting a Policy and Engagement Manager (Europe) to translate climate and health research into policy. The role will lead policy engagement and evidence translation for IDAlert and strengthen collaboration with key partners. Deadline: 12th Feb 2026 More details: buff.ly/A1CdjJa
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Our Executive Director, Dr  Marina Romanello, presented evidence to the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee in Parliament yesterday. Using data from the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown, she highlighted the need for health-centred climate action to policy makers.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
📢 We're hiring a Policy and Engagement Manager (Europe). The postholder will drive IDAlert’s policy engagement and evidence translation work, and support collaboration with key partners across the climate and health policy landscape. 👉️ More details : buff.ly/A1CdjJa
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
⚡ Today’s International Day of Clean Energy highlights how renewables protect health and drive sustainable development. ❤️‍🩹 Clean energy reduces harmful air pollution and creates millions of jobs worldwide. 💻 Read more in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown: buff.ly/BgEszuD
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
⛰️ We are in Davos this week for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Our Executive Director, Dr Marina Romanello, is representing the Lancet Countdown as a GAEA Awardee. 🗓️ If you’re attending too, let's connect to accelerate action on climate change and health.
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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change @lancetcountdown.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Join our upcoming workshops exploring the development of a mental health and climate change indicator. 🗓️ Workshops: Option 1: 27 Jan | 20:00-21-30 GMT Option 2: 29 Jan | 09:00-10:30 GMT Both sessions are identical for global accessibility. Learn more: buff.ly/GD2Vq7q
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