Meet our Partners: South African Medical Research Council
The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) plays a pivotal role in international health initiatives through its Climate Change and Health Research Programme. Focused on enhancing the lives of disadvantaged communities, SAMRC leads significant projects aimed at reducing harmful exposures and improving quality of life.
Meet our Partners: Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is an integral partner to the PLANET4HEALTH project, providing expertise in species distribution modelling, environmental niche modelling, environmental and climate data analysis, and socio-economic assessments. These capabilities are instrumental in advancing our understanding of how climate change and land degradation impact OneHealth.
Meet our Partners: Institute for Medical Research
Contributing expertise in data analysis and modeling, the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) is a vital partner in the PLANET4HEALTH project, working to better understand climate, environment, and One Health data.
Meet our Partners: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice
The Ca’ Foscari University of Venice(UNIVE) plays an integral role in the PLANET4HEALTH project, contributing expertise in statistical analysis to unravel the complexities of planetary health and its impact on human well-being.
Message from the PLANET4HEALTH co-coordinators
As we delve into the heart of PLANET4HEALTH project, we’re privileged to speak with our esteemed co-coordinators Suzana Blesic from the Institute for Medical Research, Stefano Campostrini, and Gaia Bertarelli from the University Ca’ Foscari of Venice. Their perspectives offer a glimpse into what makes this project truly groundbreaking. With their guidance, let’s explore the vision driving PLANET4HEALTH and the innovative strides we’re taking towards a healthier planet.
PLANET4HEALTH participated at the European Geosciences Union (#EGU) General Assembly 2024!
The PLANET4HEALTH project proudly showcased its expertise at the European Geosciences Union (#EGU) General Assembly 2024, as our esteemed partner Suzana Blesic from the Institute for Medical Research co-convened a session focused on real-time forecasting for climate and environmental hazards. This session delved into the critical importance of accurate forecasting, emphasizing its potential to significantly impact various sectors, including agriculture, infrastructure, health, and socio-economic areas. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, the session explored concepts from complex systems sciences, offering insights into scaling, universality, complex network analysis, and physics-informed machine learning.
The PLANET4HEALTH Project Kicks Off in Venice
The Horizon Europe Health RIA project, named “Translating Science into Policy: A Multisectoral Approach to Adaptation and Mitigation of Adverse Effects of Vector-Borne Diseases, Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Planetary Health,” affectionately referred to as PLANET4HEALTH, is funded by the European Union (granting authority European Health and Digital Executive Agency) under the Grant Agreement No.101136652 and it is proud to announce its official kick-off.
