Report Presentation & National Success Stories The Launch of the 2026 Europe Report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

The Lancet Countdown Europe is an international, interdisciplinary research initiative that aims to develop open, transparent and rigorous indicators to track the impact of climate change on population health. As well as monitoring the health impacts of climate change, it follows the adaptation and mitigation actions taken, the economic and financial aspects, and public and political engagement across Europe. The third edition of the Lancet Countdown in Europe report will be published in the Lancet Public Health journal on April 22, 2026.

This report will be launched in the heart of Heidelberg. Prof. Joacim Rocklöv, co-chair of The Lancet Countdown in Europe, will present the main findings. National and pan-European representatives will follow, including the European Environment Agency, the World Health Organization in Europe, national health agencies (e.g., the Robert Koch Institute and Santé publique France), and the leader of the Austrian Climate and Health Competence Centre. They will highlight national success stories. A panel discussion with national and local representatives along with experts will follow. The discussion will explore the key ingredients needed for successful integrated climate and health action.

The event is open to everyone, either in person or online. Refreshments will be served at the end of the event, and there will be an opportunity to meet the researchers who contributed to the Lancet Countdown in Europe report, as well as the keynote speakers and panelists.