Climate Change and Human Health in Asia: Current Impacts, Future Risks, and Health Benefits of Mitigation Policies [ 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023 ]

Research Grant

Brief description This project will comprehensively examine the burden of diseases attributed to ambient temperature in the context of climate change in Asia Pacific region, where has 60% of the world's population and nearly two-thirds of the world's poor. Knowledge arising from the project will provide vital evidence for governmental policy on implementation of the mitigation and adaptation policies to address the health challenges associated with climate change.

Funding Amount $655,308

Funding Scheme International Collaborations

Chief Investigator Prof Yuming Guo

Notes NHMRC e-ASIA Joint Research Program