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The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change
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Bringing together experts from across the globe to track how climate change is affecting our health, and how the world is responding.
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❤️‍🩹 Phasing out coal has already shown life-saving results in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown.

🩺 An estimated 160,000 lives have been saved annually from the shift away from coal.

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November 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🛢️ As of March 2025, oil and gas giants’ planned production would result in emissions almost three times the amount compatible with keeping global warming to 1.5°C in 2040. Meanwhile, climate change is already undermining health and livelihoods.

🖱️ Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.
November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🏠 New data published in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown reveals global losses reached US$318 billion in 2024 due to extreme weather.

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#LancetClimate25
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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💰 The latest evidence published in the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown shows a persistent over-reliance on fossil fuels is straining national budgets.

⏩ Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.

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November 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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⭐ Meet the 16 members of the Lancet Countdown heading to #COP30.

🌍 They'll be joining global leaders and stakeholders to address the urgent intersection of climate change and health.

📌Follow our COP30 events: buff.ly/3XBvSEN
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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🍕 The latest data in the 2025 Lancet Countdown global report reveals unhealthy diets are leading to high levels of illness and death.

👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.

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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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🦠 The 2025 Lancet Countdown global report shows the changing climatic conditions are affecting the risk of transmission of deadly infectious diseases.

⏩ Visit lancetcountdown.org to read the full report.

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November 6, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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🌍 Honoured to receive a 2026 #GAEAAwards @wef - recognising global collaborations delivering measurable impact for people, nature & climate.

This award celebrates partnerships that turn shared ambition into action.

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November 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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🔥 The latest data from the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report exposes that climate change is intensifying heat exposure, with serious consequences for health.

👉 Visit lancetcountdown.org to learn more.

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November 5, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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🌎 Professor Stella Hartinger delivers a clear message on the latest findings from the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown.

👉 Read the 2025 Global Report now: buff.ly/97Gf3Eu

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October 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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📢 Julia Gillard calls for bold, collective action during the launch of the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report.

Read the 2025 Global Report - buff.ly/97Gf3Eu

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October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report, Helen Clark called for urgent, meaningful action to protect lives and build resilient communities.

Read the full report now: buff.ly/97Gf3Eu

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October 29, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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🚨 JUST PUBLISHED 🚨

⚠️ The 2025 @lancetcountdown.bsky.social report reveals climate change inaction is costing lives and livelihoods, and harming the economy.

❤️‍🩹 Protecting people’s health demands all hands on deck.

Read more: www.lancetcountdown.org/2025-report/ #LancetClimate25
October 29, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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PUBLISHING TOMORROW: The most comprehensive assessment yet of the links between health and climate change.

📌 Sign up to our online launch event to join leaders and experts exploring the latest findings: buff.ly/Dc23PsW

🕑 14:00-16:00 GMT, 29 October #LancetClimate25
October 28, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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🎟️ Register now for the in-person UK launch of the 2025 Lancet Countdown Global Report with @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

📚 Hear from leading voices on climate & health as we explore the latest science & policy insights.

🔗 Register: buff.ly/Y7xZmkh
October 15, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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🚨 Join us in person for the UK launch of the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown in collaboration with @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

🌍 Hear the latest on climate change and health, including using evidence to drive action to protect health.

🔗Register: buff.ly/XNtkW6y
October 9, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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REGISTER NOW!

Join us for the launch of the 2025 Global Report of the Lancet Countdown

🗓️ 29 Oct | 14:00–16:00 GMT
🎙️ With @HelenClarkNZ @JuliaGillard @DrTedros & more
📊 Latest climate & health data + insights from global experts

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October 8, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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FINAL CALL: Survey closes today

Are you dealing with the health impacts of climate change, and the health benefits of climate change action, in your community, your work, or your daily life?

We want to hear from you ⬇️

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September 1, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Do you work to drive progress on health and climate change?

If you are shaping health and climate change policies, leading programmes, or making decisions that impact lives - we want to hear from you.

Deadline September 1st ⬇️
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August 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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🚨 Call for collaborators 🚨

✍️ We're inviting expressions of interest from academic institutions, scientific bodies, and medical/health professional organisations to co-develop policy products - using our climate and health data to inform policy action.

More info: lancetcountdown.org/news/call-fo...
June 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Congratulations to Dr Arunima Malik - one of our formidable Lancet Countdown authors - who has been announced as the Frontiers Planet Prize International Champion.

Arunima's award-winning work examined global trade 's influence on the UN SDGs ⬇️

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June 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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This #EarthDay, the Lancet Countdown launches its Africa Centre, led by Prof Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi and based at the University of Pretoria.

The centre will engage academic researchers in Africa to deliver locally-led health and climate change research ⬇️

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Quote card reads: "This is a crucial time to ensure Africa's voice and experiences guide global climate-health discourse - and I'm delighted to be part of that journey" - Prof Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi, Lancet Countdown Africa Director
April 22, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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🔎 New research gives important insights on public engagement with health & climate change @thelancetplanet.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

🗺️ Engagement highest in low- & middle-income countries
🩺 Greater engagement with health & climate change than with other intersecting issues
March 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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🚨 We're looking for a Research Fellow to join our team! 📊

Are you an early career researcher with quantitative & geospatial data analysis skills?

This could be the role for you: lancetcountdown.org/join-our-team/

📍 Location: London
💰 Salary: £43,374–£51,860
⏳ Deadline: 7 April
March 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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💨 We can reap major health benefits from cleaner air.

Our experts found that a reduction in coal-related pollution has already contributed significantly to a reduction in deaths attributable to fossil fuel-derived PM2.5
March 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM