Founded in 2020, ASPHER's Climate and Health Working Group brings together over 30 members from 18+ countries across Europe. The group includes professionals from diverse fields, such as academia, public health schools, medical faculties, government agencies, and private institutions, creating a multidisciplinary platform for collaboration.
The working group undertakes a wide range of activities, including:
Drafting statements and opinions on pressing climate and health issues, such as those addressed at annual COP conferences.
Conducting research and publishing scientific and narrative articles on topics like climate and health education.
Developing and delivering educational programs, such as the GCCHE Europe Course (2024 & 2025) and contributions to the ASPHER-WHO Core Curriculum on climate change and health.
Collaborating with key organizations like the European Climate and Health Observatory and The Lancet Countdown Europe to establish integrated, longitudinal indicators for climate and health education in Europe.
Partnering with international networks, including IANPHI, WFPHA, EUPHA, EPHA, ASPPHA, to foster European and global initiatives.
The group is chaired by Dr. Laurent Chambaud, MD, MSc, former Dean of EHESP Rennes (France). Coordination is currently led by ASPHER Fellows in Climate and Health: Tara Chen, MPH (2022–2024) and Dr. Eric Twomey, MD, MPH (2024–2026).
The Climate and Health Working Group meets monthly via video call and warmly welcomes formal and informal collaboration requests. Interested individuals are encouraged to reach out to eric.twomey@aspher.org for membership inquiries or partnership opportunities.
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