Research

The research mentorship is the second phase of the program, carried out over a period of 16 weeks. Participants are selected through a streamlined application process and placed into teams based on the thematic research areas. The long-term impact of the research mentorship is to produce empowered youth researchers capable of conducting high-quality research, contributing to the body of knowledge on climate and health in LMICs and informing policies and practices based on research findings, leading to improved health outcomes.

Thematic Research Areas

The program has focused on the following areas based on trends in the global climate and health research landscape. Teams are assigned to one of the areas below:

Mental Health
Solutions for Air Pollution
Migration and Population Health
Building Resilient Health Systems, e.g Healthcare decarbonization
Strengthening Food Security and Nutrition
Non-communicable diseases
Maternal and Child Health
Water Security (e.g., improving Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)
Health Adaptation Strategies (e.g., policy resolutions)

Revised June, 2024

Projects

The Impact of Climate Change on the Epidemiology of Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases in Africa: A Scoping Review

Lead: Brighton Kavulavu

Cohort: Summer 2023

Mitigating Climate-Induced Food Insecurity: Strategies in Asian vs African Contexts: A Comparative Analysis

Lead: Binah Bisanda

Cohort: Summer 2023

The Consideration of Health Co-benefits of Tree Planting Projects in Response to Climate Change in Africa: A Rapid Review

Lead: Nadine Henschel, Germany

Cohort: Summer 2023

Exploring the Healthcare Sector's Contribution to Advancing Environmental Equity: Strategies for Promoting Climate Justice

Lead: Usman Bashir Abubakar, Nigeria

Cohort: Summer 2023

Gender Dimensions of Climate-Induced Migration and Health

Lead: Isabel Obara, Nigeria

Cohort: Summer 2023

Understanding the multitude of emotions experienced by youth in response to climate change in LMIC countries: A Scoping Review

Lead: Dr. Vasundharra S Nair, India

Cohort: Summer 2023

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