Marco Bardus
Assistant Professor in Public Health
Staff profile page for Dr Marco Bardus, Assistant Professor in Public Health at the Department of Applied Health Sciences, University of Birmingham.
Climate Change and Health
Our Climate Change and Health theme aims to understand the crucial intersection of climate change, environmental sustainability, and human health. As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, we are seeing a rise in climate-sensitive diseases such as malaria and dengue, as well as the growing health burdens associated with environmental degradation. At the same time, the healthcare sector itself contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, making the need for sustainable, climate-resilient health systems more urgent.
We focus on the wide-ranging effects of climate change on both physical and mental health, exploring how environmental changes are directly linked to the well-being of individuals and communities. Our research also highlights the health co-benefits of climate action—such as improved air quality, the promotion of active travel, and dietary changes—which can contribute to healthier populations while simultaneously addressing the climate crisis.
In addition, we seek to support the transition to sustainable, net-zero healthcare systems and help build climate-resilient health infrastructures. By understanding the interconnectedness of climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health, we seek to generate practical solutions that strengthen our capacity to adapt to these challenges.
Through collaborations with policymakers, practitioners, and communities, we aim to raise awareness of the health dimensions of climate change and drive meaningful change towards a more sustainable and healthier future for all.
Meet our BISCA Affiliates who are working within this theme.
Rasha R. Bayoumi
Head of Research Dubai
The Academic profile of Rasha R. Bayoumi, University of Birmingham Dubai
Mr Aneel Bhangu
Professor of Global Surgery
Staff profile for Mr Aneel Bhangu, Professor of Global Surgery & Consultant Surgeon, Institute of Applied Health Research, College of Medical and Dental Sciences
Dr Deborah Crawford
Assistant Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing
Staff profile for Dr Deborah Crawford
Niheer Dasandi
Professor of Global Politics and Sustainable Development
School of Government
Niheer Dasandi is a Birmingham Fellow in Politics and Development. His research broadly looks at the politics of development and international political economy.
Professor David Hudson
Professor of Politics and Development
David Hudson is the Professorial Research Fellow in Politics and Development at the University of Birmingham and the Deputy Director of the Developmental Leadership Program (DLP).
Professor Patricia Lockwood
Professor of Decision Neuroscience
Professor Patricia Lockwood is a cognitive and social neuroscientist. She is head of the Social Decision Neuroscience Lab.
Professor Ross Millar
Director of the Health Services Management Centre (HSMC)
At HSMC Professor Ross Millar he has been involved in a variety of policy evaluations that include examining the impact of market based reform, the promotion of social enterprise in health and social care.
Sophie Spitters
Research Fellow
Sophie is a social scientist at the BRACE Rapid Evaluation Centre, part of the Health Services Management Centre
Dr Pu Xia
Assistant Professor
Dr Pu Xia is an ecotoxicologist interested in understanding and predicting the molecular mechanisms underlying the toxicity of chemicals.