Climate change and environmental pressures
The climate crisis is reshaping where and how diseases emerge and spread. At LSTM, we combine environmental science, vector biology, digital innovation and health-systems research to understand and mitigate these impacts, turning climate data into actionable health intelligence so that communities and health systems can adapt, respond and thrive in a changing environment.
Why climate and environmental pressures matter
Climate and environmental changes influence how diseases emerge, where they spread and which communities are most affected. Understanding these links is essential to protecting health and reducing risk.
How we are responding
We work with partners to:
Use environmental and climate data to better understand changing disease risks
- Apply digital innovation and health-systems research to support adaptation and response
- Translate evidence into practical tools and approaches for communities and health services
- The Harare Declaration on Climate and Health in Africa, which sets a continental framework for coordinated climate–health action, is a demonstration of how LSTM’s model turns evidence into collective action and impact.
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