Bridging Topic: Global Health and Climate Change
We aim to contribute crucial insights into the intricate relationships between climate factors and infectious disease patterns.
Improved health and public health adaptation strategies are essential to prepare for increased risks of new and re-emerging infectious diseases. This requires a better understanding and prediction of new or more virulent pathogens, the design of interventions, improved disease surveillance, and research on the links between climate change and disease emergence.
Research on the interplay between climate change and infectious diseases must address key challenges, including understanding the impact of temperature variations on pathogens, vectors, and host-pathogen interactions; investigating the complex pathways through which climate factors influence disease spillover and dynamics; developing tailored interventions to address climate-driven changes in infectious disease risk; and building integrated One Health surveillance systems for early detection and response.
Mission of the Bridging Topic "Global Health and Climate Change"
Climate change is a major driver of infectious diseases, altering ecosystems, pathogen dynamics, and human susceptibility. Despite recognition of this challenge, the complex interactions between climate and infectious diseases are not yet fully understood. The Bridging Topic "Global Health and Climate Change" aims to fill this knowledge gap and provide crucial insights into the intricate relationships between climate factors and infectious disease patterns.
