Lancet Countdown Oceania
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Tracking the connections between health and climate change in Oceania.
Dr Tanya Singh, Research Fellow at the Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre, shares insights into her role and the complexities of working at the intersection of climate and health. Head to our website to learn more about the collaboration and our team:
lancetcountdown.org/oceania/
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3 days ago
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📊 New Lancet Countdown findings show the growing health impacts of extreme weather in Australia: widespread drought, thousands displaced by floods and fires, and ~250 deaths per year linked to wildfire smoke. Read the latest global Lancet Countdown report:
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
12 days ago
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🔆Shining the spotlight on Professor Paul Beggs, Director of the Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre since 2017. Head to our website to learn more about the collaboration and our team 👉
lancetcountdown.org/oceania
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19 days ago
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📢 New data sheets for Australia and New Zealand from the Lancet Countdown summarise key climate and health indicators from the 2025 report. 🌏 As climate threats grow, informed policy dialogue is critical. 👉 Explore the data:
lancetcountdown.org/country-resources/
25 days ago
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The Bureau of Meteorology warns south-eastern Australia is set to experience its most significant heatwave in years. As climate change drives more extreme heat, health risks are rising. Protecting health must be central to Australia’s climate response.
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...
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Towns facing temperatures above 45C as extreme heatwave blasts Australia
The "most significant" heatwave south-eastern Australia has seen in six years is likely to trigger an extreme fire danger alongside searing hot temperatures.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-06/australia-heatwave-most-significant-in-six-years/106200088
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As 2025 draws to a close, we thank our partners, authors and contributors for advancing the work of the Lancet Countdown Oceania. This year’s findings highlight growing climate-related health risks and the need for decisive action. We look forward to continued collaboration in the year ahead.
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New policy brief from Lancet Countdown Oceania outlines two urgent priorities for Australia: 🔥Stronger bushfire prevention and response ⚡Faster renewable energy and economy-wide decarbonisation, including healthcare Read full report here 👉
lancetcountdown.org/wp-content/u...
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Australia leads the world in rooftop solar. ☀️ ⬆️ Nearly 340,000 new systems were installed in 2023 - a 9% rise from 2022 - showing strong growth in residential solar. Scaling renewables is essential for protecting health. Read the Lancet Countdown Oceania report:
www.mja.com.au/journal/2025...
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A troubling start to Australia’s bushfire season. Climate change is driving more intense bushfires, posing serious direct and indirect risks to human health. Strong climate action will be essential to safeguard communities now and into the future.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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Anthony Albanese warns of ‘difficult’ bushfire season ahead as almost 40 homes lost in NSW and Tasmania
Disaster payments announced after 16 homes destroyed in Koolewong and four at Bulahdelah in NSW. Nineteen homes were lost in Tasmania
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/dec/07/disaster-declared-as-nsw-firefighters-continue-to-battle-20-uncontained-bushfires
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☀️ Climate change is driving more dangerous heat exposure with serious health impacts. 🌏Australians now face an average of 8.1 health-threatening heatwave days a year — 5.4 more than without climate change. Protecting health demands urgent, coordinated action.
lancetcountdown.org
#LancetClimate25
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A day in the life at COP30 — from inspiring pavilion conversations to crucial policy negotiations ☀️ The climate crisis is a health crisis, and it’s been powerful to see health adaptation at the heart of this year’s discussions.
#COP30
#LancetClimate25
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3 months ago
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from the Lancet Countdown Oceania will be at the first week of COP30 in Belém, Brazil. One of the world's most significant climate events, this is a valuable opportunity to reinforce the need for health to be central to climate action. Let us know if you'll be there!👋
3 months ago
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📣 Join the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Federation and
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next Thurs 30 Oct, 2PM AEDT, for the launch of a joint policy priority document, covering: 🔹Clean air 🔹Climate-resilient health systems 🔹Fair transition funding Register here 👉
www.anmf.org.au/media/news/a...
4 months ago
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🚨 Record heat expected in Sydney 🚨 Sydney is set to hit 39°C today — 15°C above average, the hottest October day on record. 🌡️ Extreme heat affects health. Stay safe: 💧 hydrate, 🏠 keep homes cool, 🚿 take cool showers, 🏛️ seek air-conditioned spaces.
www.smh.com.au/national/nsw...
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Sydney weather LIVE updates: Planned power outages across inner west, inner city, and northern beaches set to go ahead as BoM forecasts record-breaking heat; total fire ban in place across parts of NS...
Extreme heat, damaging winds and thunderstorms are expected to hit NSW on Wednesday.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/sydney-weather-live-extreme-fire-danger-dangerous-winds-heat-records-expected-to-fall-20251022-p5n4b0.html?post=p59fd0#p59fd0
4 months ago
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warns Australia’s short-term thinking on emissions is “catching up with us, killing us.” Our Lancet Countdown reports show the health impacts of climate change are worsening, and quitting fossil fuels is vital to protect our future. 👉
insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/40/gove...
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Government’s addiction to fossil fuels ‘catching up with us, killing us,’ says Senator David Pocock - InSight+
Senator David Pocock attended the Doctors for the Environment (DEA) Climate and Health Forum to discuss Australia’s greenhouse emissions. Following the federal government’s ‘sweet spot’ emissions targ...
https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2025/40/governments-addiction-to-fossil-fuels-catching-up-with-us-killing-us-says-senator-david-pocock/
4 months ago
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We're thrilled that the
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is a finalist in the 2025
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by the World Economic Forum, celebrating global efforts to bridge evidence and action on climate. 🔗 More info:
initiatives.weforum.org/giving-to-am...
4 months ago
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Australia is a global hotspot for climate litigation ⚖️ With the 2nd highest number of cases after the US, and health raised in 11 cases (2014–2023), our latest report shows litigation is becoming a powerful player in the climate-health landscape. Read full report:
www.mja.com.au/journal/2025...
4 months ago
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🔥 Climate change is driving more frequent + severe bushfires, putting human health at risk. Yet our latest report shows firefighting volunteer numbers have dropped by 17% in 7 years - a worrying trend for Australia’s future. 👉 Read more:
bit.ly/4oex2M1
4 months ago
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Fossil fuels harm health at every stage of life. A new report from the
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shows their toll across nearly every organ system — underscoring the urgent need for a just, equitable phase-out. Read more:
climateandhealthalliance.org/cradle-to-gr...
5 months ago
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Australia’s 2035 emissions target of 62–70% shows progress, but stronger action is needed to protect health, communities, and ecosystems, and secure a safe, sustainable future.
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Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment is a stark warning: millions face worsening floods, fires, heatwaves & sea level rise. With 2035 targets due, uncompromising action is essential. Read more:
www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-chan...
5 months ago
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singhtanya.bsky.social
and
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loved attending the 5th Sustainability, Climate & Health Collaboration Forum at
@sydney.edu.au
this week! Inspiring to see research, policy & community action come together to make a real difference, aligned w Lancet Countdown Oceania's mission🤝
5 months ago
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📢Climate care is health care 📢 Honoured to attend
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Health + Climate Forum at Parliament House last week. A powerful reminder that the climate crisis is a health crisis — and that collaboration, bold action & shared purpose can drive real change. Huge thanks to the DEA team!
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We are excited to be attending the
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Health + Climate Forum in Canberra this Thurs 4th Sept. A great opportunity to connect with leaders in health, policy & advocacy on the climate-health nexus. Will you be there too? Let us know!
5 months ago
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We're thrilled to welcome our new
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Research Fellow, Tanya Singh! Bringing her expertise in climate, health & vulnerable populations, she’ll support indicator development & annual reports, helping us maximise health benefits of climate action. Welcome, Tanya!
6 months ago
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As winter ends in the southern hemisphere, many of us look forward to warmer days ahead ☀️ But rising heatwave intensity makes summer increasingly dangerous. Our latest Lancet Countdown Oceania report shows a 50-year increase —accelerating in the last 2 decades. 🔗 Read more:
bit.ly/4oex2M1
6 months ago
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📣 Free course for all public health faculty! Climate change threatens human health, and public health experts are key to the response. Join
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+
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's new 11-week course (Sept 4–Nov 13) to build skills & networks (live + recorded options available) 🔗
bit.ly/4luh6mp
6 months ago
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How do we track health & climate progress? The Lancet Countdown Oceania uses 25 indicators across AU & NZ to monitor impacts & guide action. Each is: ✅ Focused on a health–climate link ✅ Based on reliable data ✅ Tracking trends over time More 👉
bit.ly/4mvEYXR
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The 2024 MJA–Lancet Countdown Report tracks climate & health across AUS & NZ. Key report findings: 🌡️ Heatwaves rising 🔥 Bushfire risk up, volunteer numbers down 🏥 Health care emissions hit a decade high ⚡ Renewables power 40% of AUS ⚖️ AUS a climate-health legal hotspot Full report:
bit.ly/4omLpxQ
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6 months ago
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🌏 Welcome to the Lancet Countdown Oceania! Part of the global
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initiative, we track how climate change is shaping health across Australia, New Zealand & the Pacific, delivering policy-relevant evidence to drive climate action. 🌊 🔗
lancetcountdown.org/oceania/
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