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Bringing together experts from across the globe to track how #climatechange is affecting our #health, and how the world is responding. @wellcometrust funded.

London, England
Joined June 2016
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📸 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the launch of the 2026 Lancet Countdown report. It was an opportunity to discuss the latest evidence on health and climate change, reflect on progress, and explore action to protect health. Read the report: buff.ly/9MBDJMp
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🌍 How is climate change affecting our health around the world? ❤️‍🩹 What actions today will help protect health? Join us on Reddit for an Ask Me Anything with Prof Ollie Jay, Lancet Countdown Working Group Lead. 📅 3 November 🕛 13:30–15:30 CET 📍 r/science
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🎥 Watch the key findings from the 2026 Report of the Lancet Countdown. Climate action is already delivering health benefits, but progress remains insufficient to address the scale of climate-related health harms already being felt. 🔗Read the report: buff.ly/hdSSLCV
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🌍 The 2026 Lancet Countdown report highlights the health opportunities of climate action. In its 10th year, it shows action is delivering benefits but it remains too slow to match growing health risks. Read more: buff.ly/lBOdMuX #LancetClimate26
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Join us as we launch the 2026 Report of the Lancet Countdown tomorrow - 28 October! Register now to join online: buff.ly/fgD1MJQ #LancetClimate26
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🤝 We're hiring a Senior Research Fellow in Climate Change and Health. We're looking for an expert in climate change and global health and/or epidemiology, with strong quantitative skills to join the Lancet Countdown. 💻️ Apply by 6 November: buff.ly/VS4WVVX
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💻️ Join us for the launch of the 10th Global Report of the Lancet Countdown, presenting the latest evidence on climate change and health. Registration is essential for both in-person and online attendance. Register here: buff.ly/GJzCGXv
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📢 Help shape the future of climate and health research in South Asia. The Lancet Countdown is seeking academic leaders to direct its new Regional Centre. 🔗 Find out more about the role, responsibilities and application process: buff.ly/9e8SCCl
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📢 We're hiring a new Research Fellow We're seeking a researcher with expertise in climate change and global health and/or epidemiology to support the Lancet Countdown's academic work. 📅 Deadline: 22 October Apply: buff.ly/Pew2xDY
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📣 Register for the launch of the 10th Global Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. Join us on 28 October as experts present the latest evidence on climate change and health. 💻 Hybrid event Registration: buff.ly/b5x1y15
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Congratulations to our Board Member, Dr Maria Neira, on her nomination for the position of Director-General of the World Health Organization. During the selection process we look forward to hearing candidates' commitments to tackling the challenges of climate change and health.
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Join us for the Health and Climate Change Conference 2026. Hosted by the Lancet Countdown and UCL Grand Challenges (Climate Crisis), the conference marks the publication of the 10th Global Report of the Lancet Countdown. Register now: buff.ly/3xMQzCo
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Applications for three Lancet Countdown Working Group Co-Chair positions are closing soon. We're seeking academics based at LMIC institutions to help shape research and action on climate change and health across WG2, WG3 and WG5. Find out more and apply: buff.ly/oqWG7UN
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📚️ Applications are now open for three Working Group Co-Chair positions with the Lancet Countdown. Learn more and apply by 30 September 2026: buff.ly/oqWG7UN Please share with your networks.
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📢 Have you used the Lancet Countdown's work? We're inviting feedback through our Impact Survey to help us understand how our evidence is being used and where it's making a difference. Closes 18 September 2026 Apply: buff.ly/vvGRDAd
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🌱 Join us for the launch of the 2026 Europe Cities Report of the Lancet Countdown examining the pivotal role European cities play in responding to climate change and protecting health. 📍 Hybrid 📅 10 September 2026 ⏰ 10:00-12:45 CEST 🔗 Register now: buff.ly/IpDuxSn
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📽️ The recording of our heat and health webinar is now available on YouTube. The webinar explores how climate change and health indicators are being developed and used to support evidence-informed policy and practice. Watch the recording: buff.ly/c65t8yk
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We’re hiring an Executive Assistant to join the Lancet Countdown team in London, providing senior-level support to Prof Marina Romanello, Executive Director. Part-time role until 30 April 2029. Apply: buff.ly/rjm4BCj
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✍️ Take part in our Impact Survey to share how the Lancet Countdown's work is being used and where it is making a difference. If you have engaged with any of our outputs, we'd love to hear from you. Deadline: 18 Sept 2026 Apply now: buff.ly/vvGRDAd
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We are looking to hire an Executive Assistant to join the Lancet Countdown team in London, providing high-level support to Prof Marina Romanello, Executive Director of the Lancet Countdown. This role is part-time until 30 April 2029. Apply here: buff.ly/rjm4BCj
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