ESA CLIM4health: from Citizen Science, Machine Learning and Earth Observation towards Urban Climate Services

Climate change has adversely affected the health of people globally, leading to increased mortality and morbidity through events such as extreme heat conditions (often also compounding with aggravated air pollution events), and the increased occurrences of climate-related food-borne and water-borne diseases (IPCC, 2022). Using technologies such as Earth Observation (EO) satellites, climate modeling (CM), and digital twins of the Earth (DTE) is essential for monitoring environmental changes and predicting their health impacts. OBJECTIVES:- Assess the role of EO satellites in monitoring climate variables affecting human health.- Explore the use of DTE, climate reanalysis and projections to enhance health impact understanding.- Demonstrate past and ongoing application of these rich environmental datasets in supporting adaptation through the assessment of health-related risks.