TRIGGER EU Project

🌱 The Pillars Structuring the TRIGGER EU Project | Transdisciplinary Research     Transdisciplinary research integrates knowledge across diverse academic disciplines and collaborates with non-academic stakeholders to address societal challenges. A prime example is the Climate-Health Connection Labs of the TRIGGER EU Project, which will serve as the foundation for data collection in these studies. This initiative actively engages citizens, practitioners, and policymakers from varied climatic, social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.     🌐 Read more at https://lnkd.in/eXHF_PNn 

The recent flooding in #Spain's Valencian Community is a stark reminder of how extreme weather events can profoundly impact communities and #health. Understanding what #floods are and how they operate can make a difference when facing these climatic events. 🌧️❓What is a flood? Floods are overflows of water onto normally dry land. While just a few inches of water can cause significant damage, floodwaters can also rise to submerge entire buildings. There are three main types of floods (https://bit.ly/3UtluYc): 1️⃣ Flash Floods: Rapid water level rise due to intense rainfall, often seen in regions like Valencia. 2️⃣ River Floods: These occur when rivers exceed their capacity due to prolonged rain or snowmelt. 3️⃣ Coastal Floods: Linked to storm surges from tropical storms, hurricanes, or tsunamis. If we analyse the big picture of climate change, flood frequency and severity are on the rise. Over 70% of the global population and GDP are at risk of experiencing a 500% increase in flood risk. (More at https://lnkd.in/ewiHkUkA) ☝ 🧰 For this and many other reasons, preparedness is key. Staying informed and following emergency instructions are essential steps. The following infographic about flood readiness by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows some steps to take during and after a flood: - 🗣️🇬🇧https://lnkd.in/ebAD6_Xi - 🗣️🇪🇸https://lnkd.in/eUzQ4zSQ And finally, remember to monitor weather updates and especially follow local advisories. At TRIGGER EU Project, we’re researching the intersection of climate change, human health, and ecosystems to better prepare and protect our communities. Our thoughts are with the people of the Valencian region in these difficult times and we hope social and health impacts are minimal.

At TRIGGER EU Project, we believe in sharing our processes and outcomes in an inclusive and accessible way. That’s why we’ve put extra effort into our graphic design—blending colours, shapes, and a lot of thought to create something meaningful. 🎨✨ The result? Our online artwork gallery—a space designed to promote transparency and open collaboration. We invite you to explore the gallery and make use of the visuals aligned with our values of #OpenScience at https://lnkd.in/eniHDkG6

🌱Meet our young researchers at TRIGGER EU Project: Ben De Groeve Ben De Groeve is a researcher at the Institute for Climate, Energy and Society (JOANNEUM RESEARCH LIFE), where he focuses on policy communication regarding the health impacts of climate change. His expertise lies in the psychology of promoting and resisting social change, particularly in dietary change. 🎦 Watch the whole interview at https://lnkd.in/etSTBPiD

Weather conditions can significantly impact our health, particularly our circulatory system. For instance, there is an increased risk of experiencing an aortic rupture. The research “Determination of the influence of weather and air constituents on aortic aneurysm ruptures” highlights how factors such as atmospheric pressure, air temperature, and air quality can be linked to the occurrence of this event. At TRIGGER EU Project, we are committed to deepening our understanding of the complex connections between climate, health, and ecosystems.    🌐 Read more at https://lnkd.in/epGQ2scr 

🌱 Meet our young researchers: Joy Ommer Her present research interest is mainly related to cross-scale Disaster Risk Reduction, focusing on people-centred approaches for development and Disaster Risk Reduction and the (inter)linkage of different scales. 🎦 Watch the whole interview at https://lnkd.in/eXtJGPFH 

❗ 🌧️ Extreme weather events, like #HurricaneMilton, can impact health in significant ways. Following authorities' instructions is essential for safety. Hurricanes, or tropical cyclones, are powerful storms with dangerous winds and heavy rain measured based on wind speed and potential damage. 📋 The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricane Milton is expected to reach Category 5⃣, bringing catastrophic damage. ✍ It's critical to understand how to prepare for such events. Resources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "About Hurricanes and Other Tropical Storms (https://lnkd.in/emvSUZcg )" website provide valuable guidance. 📈 Proper understanding of weather forecasts can make all the difference in protecting your health, safety, and community. You can peruse the topic by visiting the "Understand Forecast information (https://lnkd.in/gjfWmhdQ )" website developed by the NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration. At the TRIGGER EU Project, we study the connections between climate change, human health, and ecosystems. #HurricaneMilton is a clear reminder of these interdependencies, and we hope its social and health impacts are minimal. ➡️ Knowledge is preparedness. Preparedness is wellness.

Climate-Health Connection (CHC) Labs are TRIGGER EU Project‘s engine. These labs, located in 5 European cities, will be the source for the studies’ data collection, engaging citizens, practitioners, and policymakers representing climatic, social, economic, and cultural contexts.  Today we introduce you to Augsburg’s Climate Health Connection Lab. 🌳🏢 Situated in a major Bavarian city with longstanding expertise in environmental and health-related research, the CHC lab in Augsburg aims to study the interconnection of climate and health in a longitudinal study with innovative research methods. Learn more about Augsburg’s Climate Health Connection Lab by visiting https://lnkd.in/eYb9yzQt

Hands-On Science! ✋📋🤚 TRIGGER EU Project Joins the European Researchers Night 2024 If we want our research on the connection between climate, ecosystems, and human health to truly make an impact on society, it’s essential that we communicate it in a way that’s relatable, actionable, and rooted in openness. That’s exactly why researchers from the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – Isle of Excellence (EFM-Lab University of Cyprus) – at the University of Cyprus took part in the #EuropeanResearchersNight 2024. 🎯 Their mission was clear: make complex climate issues easier to grasp by showcasing real-time monitoring of weather conditions and pollutants. ➡️ Read the whole article at https://lnkd.in/eGCUwxpr

👋 Meet our young researchers! TRIGGER EU Project is the ideal platform for young researchers. It allows them to strengthen their research lines, engage in transdisciplinary collaboration by exploring other fields of knowledge, and exchange ideas with more experienced researchers. 🎦 Watch: https://lnkd.in/eYg8adts