SHIELD was born out of the need to tackle the growing challenges caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change. These events don’t just affect the planet—they take a toll on people’s physical and mental health too.
From injuries and disease risks to anxiety, depression, and PTSD, the impacts are far-reaching. That’s why we’re bringing together experts from various fields to get a complete picture of the problem and work on real solutions.
SHIELD is a hub for groundbreaking projects dedicated to understanding and addressing the impacts of extreme weather events on both physical and mental health.
We are committed to exploring the wide-ranging effects of climate change-driven extreme weather events. These impacts include physical health issues such as injuries and disease risks, as well as mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Understanding the full scope of these impacts requires breaking down silos and working beyond the limits of individual expertise.
Our research emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.
This approach involves working with colleagues in social science, climate science, clinical medicine, epidemiology, statistics and data science. This collaboration allows us to address complex questions from multiple angles, enriching our research and ensuring comprehensive solutions.
