Support for a multilateral initiative on climate change and health research

Expected Outcome:This topic aims at supporting activities that are enabling or contributing to one or several expected impacts of destination “Living and working in a health-promoting environment”. To that end, proposals under this topic should aim to deliver results that are directed at, tailored towards and contributing to most of the following expected outcomes:An international multilateral initiative is established to facilitate coordination and synergy between different research and innovation funding organisations tackling climate change and health issues with adequate support of a secretariat that works towards the definition of a governance model and forward-looking plan for the implementation of this initiative.The international community of research funders working in the climate-health nexus is well connected and supported to improve coordination of activities and alignment of priorities and increase the collective impact of funding streams.The research community, civil society groups and policymakers working in the climate-health nexus are well informed about the initiative’s activities and benefit from the knowledge, tools and opportunities created during its implementation. Scope:Climate-related health challenges are global and complex in nature, which calls for coordinated action bringing together different research disciplines, policy sectors, perspectives and approaches. This requires seamless communication and synergies between different Research and Innovation (R&I) funding instruments.R&I is key to increasing our understanding of existing and emerging climate-related vulnerabilities experienced by populations and health systems alike, as well as to supporting the development and implementation of effective and sustainable interventions for prevention, adaptation and preparedness against climate-related health threats. They also play a crucial role in supporting the health sector’s transition towards decarbonisation and long-term sustainab