Climate change is already affecting all regions across the globe with human influence contributing to many observed changes in regional temperature and precipitation as well as climate extremes, such as heatwaves, droughts, storms and floods. The impacts of climate on human health are manifold and will increase with further global warming. This lecture series will provide knowledge about different aspects of climate and climatic changes affecting various aspects of human health, such as occupational health, reproductive health, cardiovascular, inflammatory and infectious diseases, or impacts on preterm children. Lectures will also give insights into urban climate modeling, statistical modeling with health data and challenges and opportunities for adaptation and long-term planning in meeting future energy and health care demands.

The third iteration of this interdisciplinary lecture series offered by Prof. Dr. Sillmann will take place every Monday from 4.15 - 5.45pm online for participants from the EUGLOH network (and in-person for UHH students) starting on October 13, 2025. Virtual session links will be sent prior to the sessions to registered participants from the EUGLOH network taking part online.

Learning Outcomes: The students got an overview und understanding of how climate and climatic change can impact different aspects of human health. Insights are gained on various methods applied in climate science and medical science to analyze different types of data to study climate impacts on human health.

Course Language: English

Credit Points: 3

Exam Type: Multiple Choice Test

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