In the new geological epoch of the Anthropocene, impacts of human activity on the Earth’s systems are posing major risks to human health. Currently these impacts are poorly monitored and gathering evidence on global environmental change and their connections to health can help policymakers target high-risk areas and uncover priorities for development.
Our researchers are designing a to monitor how human activity affects health, and measure the effectiveness of responses. The watch system is accumulating information from designated ‘hotspots’, which relate to areas of particular human vulnerability, and ‘opportunity sites’ that are undergoing sustainability interventions.
The Planetary Health Watch system seeks to leverage existing monitoring initiatives and synthesise data from around the world. Using advanced digital technologies and machine learning the system will be designed specifically to support planetary health decision-makers.
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