This policy brief sets an agenda for how to improve England's response and resilience to extreme heat events, learning from the 2022 heatwave experience. Read more
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The health and productivity of the workforce in Bangladesh is under increasing threat in a warming world. In this commentary,... Read more
The authors of this paper show that with medium estimates for damage functions, global damages are in the range of 10% to 12% of GDP by 2100 in a baseline scenario with 3 °C temperature change, and about 2% in a well-below 2 °C scenario. Read more
By integrating climate and health information, climate services for health provide robust decision-support tools. The Lancet Countdown monitoring system uses global climate reanalyses products to track annual changes in a set of health-related outcomes. Read more
With improved understanding of the complex links between labour, health, and output, policies can be better designed to protect workers, especially vulnerable groups of workers, such as outdoor workers, and enhance economic output and economic growth. Read more
This news clip features a presentation on the Lancet Countdown 2022 Report launch in Bangladesh. Read more
This paper explores health risks from climate change in a global context, setting out key risks and actions towards addressing these. Read more
Mirroring the Global Lancet Countdown, this report monitors the health effects of climate change and the health co-benefits of climate action in Europe. Read more
This news article reports on the Lancet’s annual Countdown on Health and Climate Change report. The article includes quotes from Professor Elizabeth Robinson who discusses the impacts of climate change in relation to food security. Read more
The Lancet Countdown is an international collaboration that independently monitors the health consequences of a changing climate. Publishing updated, new,... Read more