The European Climate and Health Observatory was launched in 2021 by the European Commission and the European Environmental Agency (EEA) as a means to facilitate the “smarter adaptation” called for in the Communication ‘Forging a climate-resilient Europe – the new EU Strategy on Adaptation to Climate Change’ (COM/2021/82 final). This strategy outlines a long-term vision for the European Union to become a climate-resilient society, fully adapted to the unavoidable impacts of climate change by 2050. The European Climate Law formalizes the role of the Observatory to “better understand, anticipate and minimize the health threats caused by climate change.”

General Objectives

To support Europe in preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change on human health, as well as to mitigate the impact of health systems on climate change, the Observatory provides access to relevant information and tools, and fosters information exchange and cooperation between relevant actors.