Climate change is increasing the frequency, severity, and distribution of injuries worldwide through extreme weather events, heat exposure, flooding, droughts, wildfires, displacement, and changing occupational and environmental risks. Despite these growing challenges, the relationship between climate change and injuries remains underexplored, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

The Centre is developing a programme of research to understand how climate change influences injury risk, identify vulnerable populations, and generate evidence that supports climate-resilient injury prevention and health systems.

Our priorities include:

• Climate-related injury surveillance
• Heat-related injuries and occupational risks
• Injuries associated with floods and extreme weather events
• Climate-resilient trauma and emergency care systems
• Policy and adaptation strategies for injury prevention