Division 3.2.1.6 Adaptation to climate change, and the consequences on human health

A Commission Communication on adaptation to Climate Change, including its health effects is planned for adoption towards the end of 2008, resulting from a process aimed at gathering expertise in all Member States. Some activities are necessary to support implementation measures of the communication, and will focus in particular on the following area:

• Development and co-ordination of early warning and surveillance systems in specific areas (e.g. cold spells, health effects of flooding, airborne allergens, ultraviolet radiation and vector borne and other human and animal infectious diseases). [Financing mechanism: Call for proposals]