We’ve published a report: The Effects of Climate Change on Health in the UK, in collaboration with the Longevity Science Panel demonstrating that the poorest and most vulnerable people will be most impacted by extreme weather.
Our research shows that greater focus is needed on climate policy development to protect vulnerable people from indirect health implications of climate change. For example, mental health challenges arising from displacement after a flood may cause those impacted to reach out to public health services.
Looking ahead, reaching net zero depends on emerging technology and systemic change, as well as continued public support for measures that threaten jobs, economic growth, and established ways of living.
We have recently formed a partnership with leading epidemiologist Professor Sir Michael Marmot to tackle health inequalities. We have been working with Sir Michael and his team at UCL to identify how business leaders might positively impact health outcomes and make good health available to all.
Collaboration between academics, business, Government, and communities will be needed to meet these challenges on health inequality.