Planet4Health - 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
The PLANET4HEALTH project aims to deepen the understanding on how environmental degradation impacts human, animal and ecosystem health. Through collaboration with experts across disciplines, the project aims to support policy making processes and raise citizens awareness on sustainable planetary health, climate & environmental policies and adaptation & mitigation strategies to natural hazards.
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About the project
PLANET4health facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration by bringing together experts from different fields including environmental and climate science, public health, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, social, political and economic science, engineering, law and ethics, and communication, to produce solid knowledge and tools to facilitate learning and practice on the interaction between the natural system and human health.
The project is working on four case studies in different geographical areas to draw universal conclusions and develop replicable solutions, thereby enhancing predictive capability and preparedness on a global scale.
1) One Health effects of vector-borne diseases in the Iberian Peninsula, focusing particularly on animal health
2) Air pollution in South Africa
3) Food contamination from soil and water pollution in Central Europe
4) Mental well-being linked to environmental and climate stressors of case studies 1-3
CICERO contributes to the PLANET4HEALTH project by modelling air pollution levels in South Africa and examining its impact on health in case study number 2.
The case study aims to address air pollution, with a focus on particulate matter (PM), which is a key environmental risk factor that impacts human health. By integrative analysis of comprehensive datasets containing mortality, health indicators, air quality, and environmental records, the case study aims to understand the relationship between air pollution exposure and various health outcomes, such as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. Read more about the case study.
CICERO’s climate and air pollution modelers are focused on modelling both ambient and household air pollution in South Africa. Their goal is to establish links between exposure to these pollutants and health outcomes, particularly among children. This research will contribute to understanding the significant environmental health risks posed by air pollution in sub-Saharan Africa.
”Embracing a One Health perspective is vital for climate policies. The health of our planet, animals, and humans is intertwined and projects such as the Planet4Health project helps us better understand what it takes to limit adverse effects,” said Kristin Aunan, Research Director at CICERO.
Planet4Health is coordinated by Ca' Foscari University of Venice in Italy and Institute for Medical Research in Serbia and includes partners from Europe and South Africa.
