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Uncovering links between climate, health, and ecosystems to inspire positive change in our daily lives and policies.

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🌳 Throughout 2025, the TRIGGER project has continued to move forward. These steps reflect the collective effort and steady collaboration that have shaped the year.

A big thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

🎁✨ We wish you a joyful and restful #holiday season.
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
⌚ In this day and age, you probably already know that watches… well, they do a lot more than tell the time.

💗 Effortlessly, the smartwatches used in the TRIGGER EU PROJECT, developed by our partner VTEC LASERS & SENSORS LTD., go far beyond the basics like sleep monitoring or heart rate...

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November 26, 2025 at 11:09 AM
#Gamification makes learning fun – and what better way to dive into health, climate change, and the environment than with TRIGGER Pursuit?
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November 20, 2025 at 10:46 AM
📊 How do we measure the #impact of #climate on health?

At the @trigger-project.bsky.social, we analyse data from our Climate–Health Cluster Labs across five countries — but how do we actually do that? 👇
November 18, 2025 at 9:05 AM
If your knowledge of climate change and health risks were a tree… 🌳
How far would its branches spread?

TRIGGER Pursuit aims to raise awareness and build understanding of the complex links between climate change and health risks.

Download TRIGGER Pursuit here ⤵️
project-trigger.eu/serious-game/
October 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
💧 💬 Last week, we presented "🎨 Colouring Resilience: Communicating Climate Action Beyond the Grey" at the ClimAct2Adapt Conference: Acting Together for Climate Resilience, held in Hungary and organised by the LIFE LOGOS 4 WATERS project.

Take a look!👇

@trigger-project.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
How we move through our cities shapes how we feel.

🚶🏽‍♀️Walking connects us.
🚗Traffic stresses us out.
🚴🏽 Cycling? The most joyful way to travel—for us and our cities.

For more information, listen to BBC’s The Climate Question at:
open.spotify.com/episode/6t5T...
September 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM
At the @trigger_project, we are developing and selecting meteorological indicators designed to monitor health-related impacts arising from climate change and variability.

There is a wide range of health-related impacts — but which ones are the most appropriate?
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September 2, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🌱The TRIGGER Project is part of the European Climate-Health Cluster, alongside with: BlueAdapt, CATALYSE, CLIMOS, HIGH Horizons, and IDAlert.
Let's increase the societal impact of EU-funded research!

🌐More at climate-health.eu
August 28, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🌡️ “Extreme heat is testing our bodies and our infrastructure…”
Climate change isn’t just about rising temperatures — it’s about how those temperatures push both people and cities to their limits. 🧵⤵️
August 26, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Within our communities, certain groups are more vulnerable to respiratory problems caused by air pollution and extreme temperatures.

In our #PolicyBrief, we outline these groups:
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August 21, 2025 at 10:38 AM
🫀Read our #PolicyBrief “Protecting Europe’s Hearts in a Changing Climate: Addressing Cardiovascular Health Impacts of Air Pollution and Temperature Changes”, where we outline how hot temperature shifts strain the body’s ability to regulate itself.

📖 Read more at project-trigger.eu/policy-briefs/
August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
At ‪the TRIGGER EU Project we work to provide tools and recommendations for #healthcare providers, policymakers, and citizens — empowering them to address the impacts of #climatechange on human health.

How do we gather data across #Europe?

📽️ Watch: youtu.be/tjrn76sQyJc
Interview with Prof. Silvana Di Sabatino. What impact can we anticipate after TRIGGER is completed?
YouTube video by TRIGGER EU Project
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August 12, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Cities heat up more than the countryside, and it’s not just because there aren’t enough trees around. A mix of factors comes together to create what’s known as the Urban Heat Island effect.

In the graphic below, we’ve mapped out what’s turning up the #heat and what’s helping to cool things down.
August 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🌞Rise and shine, everyone—and how brightly it shines!

#Summer has arrived, bringing with it high temperatures and intense sunshine.
To protect our health, it’s essential to take precautions when spending time outdoors.

Today, we’re sharing key sun safety tips from the National Health Service:

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June 30, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Whether you're a policymaker, researcher or citizen, the TRIGGER EU Project’s Public Deliverables offer tools to support #climate and #health action.

Explore indicators and more at project-trigger.eu/trigger-publ...

Knowledge is the first step toward impact. Take a look and stay informed!
June 26, 2025 at 1:53 PM
☀️ Kicking off summer with a new ‪TRIGGER EU Project meeting in #Augsburg!

We're spending 3 energising days at the Centre for Climate Resilience with our amazing partner, the University of #Augsburg.

Follow, share, and support by visiting project-trigger.eu
June 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
📍Today, @trigger-project.bsky.social is at the @europarl.europa.eu for the roundtable “Protecting Health in a Changing Climate.”

The challenges are real—but so are the opportunities. #Now is the time for bold, transformative action.

Public #health must be at the core of Europe’s climate response.
June 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade—if they’re in season! 🍋

Our food chain is a daily reminder of how deeply we’re connected to the environment.

Check what’s in season in your country this month at www.eufic.org/en/explore-s...
June 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
🍃Do you check the #pollen forecast in the morning?

If you're curious about the science (and a bit of the art) behind pollen prediction, tune in to the latest episode of the Pollen and Allergies #podcast: “How We Count and Forecast Pollen at open.spotify.com/episode/32Fd...
May 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🇪🇺 It's #EuropeDay!

In the search for stability and peace, 75 years ago, the Schumann Declaration jumpstarted the creation of what today is the #EuropeanUnion.

🌟At the TRIGGER Project, we are proud and happy to be part of the initiatives the #EU creates to keep moving forward through collaboration.
May 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Enjoy the sun safely this weekend!☀️

Sun during spring can be strong enough to damage your skin, even if it’s cold or cloudy☁️ Use sunscreen and sunglasses to protect yourself against UV rays.

Also, watch out for the following factors that impact UV intensity!
April 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
After cold winters, we receive spring with open arms 🌸
But what happens when it arrives early? 🔍

Jocelyn Behm from Temple University breaks down how early spring onset can have important repercussions on the environment.

Link here news.temple.edu/news/2025-03...
Spring forward? How climate change is rushing the spring season
Temple University’s Jocelyn Behm discusses how climate change is affecting spring and the natural processes that come with the changing of the season.
news.temple.edu
April 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
🔎 Want to learn more about Augsburg lab?

Dr Elke Hertig, professor at the University of Augsburg, explains who is involved in the work they are doing to mitigate the impact of #ClimateChange

🎥 Watch the full video here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSbn...
Interview with Prof. Dr. Elke Hertig. Can you tell us about the Augsburg CHC Lab and its impact?
YouTube video by TRIGGER EU Project
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April 14, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🌍 Climate change highly impacts #maternal and newborn health.
However, we still need to increase awareness about this in the health community.

Let’s share information!

📄Check the last publications made on this by
@highhorizonseu.bsky.social at high-horizons.eu/publications/
April 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM