LAC HUB FOR CLIMATE CHANGE

AND HEALTH (CLIMAS)

The LAC Hub for Climate Change and Health (CLIMAS) is a project led by the Public Health Institute (ISP) at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) in Colombia, in coordination with the Public Health Institute at Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador (ISP PUCE), and supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) of Canada. CLIMAS aims to lead innovative research, foster policy development, and encourage community engagement to address the complex intersections between climate change and public health.

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CLIMAS aims to democratize knowledge on mitigating the adverse health impacts of climate change. It also strives to strengthen health system resilience, support community-driven initiatives, and enhance project outcomes through collaboration, strategic partnerships, and knowledge mobilization efforts.
It adopts a broad transdisciplinary and intersectional approach, integrating research, policy and community engagement to comprehensively address the challenges and social inequalities associated with climate change and health. It is also supported by seven countries: Brazil, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Mexico, Spain and Australia, fostering global collaboration.
Launched in November 2024, the CLIMAS Hub has a four-year vision to establish itself as a key reference in climate and health research in Latin America and the Caribbean. Operating from the Instituto de Salud Pública at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, it will conduct research, fund regional projects, build capacity, and foster knowledge dissemination.
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CLIMAS operates under the following thematic axes:

1. Public Policies on Climate Change and Health
Developing and promoting policies with an intersectional approach.
2. Training Health Workforces
Preparing health professionals to respond effectively to climate-induced health emergencies and disease outbreaks.
3. Data Accessibility and Modeling
Enhancing access to detailed climate and health data to inform evidence-based decision-making.

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2025 Call for Proposals

In 2025, CLIMAS will provide technical and financial support to projects aimed at:

1. Understanding and contributing to the formulation and implementation of public policies on climate change and health with an intersectional approach.

2. Analyzing and training the health workforce to address emergencies and disease outbreaks caused by climate change.

Special attention will be given to vulnerable populations, including women, migrants, Afro-descendants, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those living in poverty.

The details regarding the terms of reference will be available from May 2025.

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