The third General Assembly of the SPRINGS project took place from 5 to 8 May in Bucharest, Romania. Partners from across the consortium gathered to review progress, engage with local stakeholders, and align on priorities as the project reaches the halfway point of its journey.
Severe floods in Mozambique triggered a cascading crisis where damaged water and health systems fuelled a sharp rise in cholera, highlighting how climate shocks can rapidly overwhelm infrastructure and expose gaps between scientific knowledge and policy action.
SPRINGS project partner Rasmus Benestad from the Norwegian Meteorological Institute gave an insightful presentation at the EMS Webinar “Distilling reliable, robust, and relevant information from global climate models for climate adaptation.”
The SPRINGS project consortium held its second annual meeting in Akuse, Ghana, hosted by the University of Ghana. The week included workshops with local stakeholders, strengthening collaboration, raising awareness, and advancing strategies to enhance early warning systems and climate-resilient water safety.
The Planetary Health Cluster, a collaboration of five EU projects, tackles health impacts of environmental changes through research, events, and policy recommendations. Its new website provides updates, insights, and stakeholder engagement, supporting initiatives like SPRINGS.
Dr. Rasmus Benestad's latest study reveals how climate change is intensifying rainfall patterns in the Nordic region, with fewer rainy days but much heavier downpours. This research highlights the urgent need for climate action and offers vital insights for improving infrastructure, urban planning, and disaster management to adapt to these changes.
Dr. Colston published a study highlighting how housing quality impacts health. Analysing data from over 6 million households, it reveals stark disparities, with Sub-Saharan Africa lagging behind in using durable materials. The study underscores the importance of improved housing in reducing disease risks and tackling health inequalities.
In a significant milestone for the SPRINGS project, consortium members from 14 partner organisations from ten countries met in Naples, Italy, from April 16-18.
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