⏰ On May 15th, the European Environment Agency will be discussing the risks and solutions posed by climate change on water and public health.
The changing climate in Europe has led to unprecedented weather patterns, impacting water cycles, water quality, and human health. Without decisive action, these challenges could escalate, necessitating urgent adaptation measures.
On the agenda:
➡️ A new report under the European Climate and Health Observatory initiative on floods, droughts, and water quality will provide insights into the profound effects of climate-related changes on human health and well-being.
➡️ Insightful discussions between climate and health experts, and policymakers.
Extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, are scenarios prone to creating waterborne diarrheal diseases, which can be of particular concern for vulnerable populations. Understanding the intricate connection between extreme weather events, such as floods and droughts, water quality, and human health is at the heart of the #SPRINGSProject. Through four case studies in Europe and Africa, the project will measure and model the impact of climate extremes on local health, in particular for waterborne diarrheal diseases. Our aim is to describe how diarrheal pathogens spread, with the ultimate goal of assessing effective interventions to mitigate these growing global health risks.
💡🌱Don't miss out on these discussions, which will analyse possible adaptation responses and reinforce resilience.
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2moIndeed there's need to work collaboratively with the drought affected communities