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Climate Change Health

The Climate Change Health Group aims to advance rigorous climate‑related health risk assessment and adaptation research, and to support scientific evidence translated into effective climate and health policy and practice.

About

The NCEPH Climate Change Health Group aims to advance rigorous climate‑related health risk assessment and adaptation research, and to support scientific evidence translated into effective climate and health policy and practice. Our work supports the well-being of the Australian population and contributes to global efforts to protect health in a changing climate.

Our work centres on risk assessment and adaptation for healthier communities and more resilient health systems. Key areas include:

Heat
Bushfires
Flood
Drought
Air Pollution
Other extreme weather events

We are seeking motivated students interested in undertaking research on climate change and health in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), Australia, and global contexts.

Projects

Building Resilience to the Impacts of Heatwaves in Australia

This project investigates the health impacts of extreme heat events and ways to strengthen community health resilience during heatwaves.

Status

Current

People

Prof Peng Bi (Adelaide University)
Dr Sue Heatley (Adelaide University)

Bushfire Health Risk Assessment and Adaptation in Australia

This project explores bushfire public health strategies to protect population health in Australia in the context of climate change.

Status

Current

People

Climate Change and Food Security in Australia

Our project aims to address the challenges posed by climate change to food security in Australia using machine learning.

Status

Current

People

Dr Michael Tong

Dr Warren Jin

Climate Change and Health in the Australian Capital Territory

This project investigates the health impacts of climate change in the ACT.

Status

Current

People

Dr Nicole Vargas
Dr Nikhil Jha

Climate Change and Mental Health in multi-countries

This project examines the relationship between ambient heat exposure and mental health conditions.

Status

Current

People

Dr Michael Tong

Dr Nicole Vargas
Tianlai Qiu

Climate Change and Vaccine Effectiveness

The study assesses how environmental factors affect vaccine performance and summarises the relationship between temperature exposure and vaccine efficacy.