PROJECT GOALS

Problems Analyzed, Solutions Proposed

Climate change poses a significant threat to maternal and perinatal health. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and air pollution can negatively affect pregnancy outcomes.

Learn about the objectives of the Climaterna project, the work our team is doing, the expected results of our efforts, and the diverse audiences that will benefit from these initiatives.

The objectives of Climaterna are...

  • Build an integrated data platform for climate and maternal and perinatal health.
  • Assess the effect of climate change indicators, especially extreme temperature waves, on perinatal health across Brazil.
  • Understand the mechanisms through which climate indicators affect maternal and perinatal health.
  • Develop predictive models to identify areas at high risk of preterm birth due to extreme temperatures.

Expected Results

  • A publicly accessible data repository (Climaterna) for research on health and climate change.
  • Research providing insights into the relationship between climate and maternal and perinatal health.
  • Predictive models to identify areas at high risk of preterm birth due to extreme temperatures.

Resultados esperados

  • Um repositório de dados de acesso público (climaterna) para pesquisa em saúde e mudanças climáticas.
  • Pesquisas que forneçam insights sobre a relação entre clima e saúde materna e perinatal.
  • Modelos preditivos para identificar áreas com alto risco de parto prematuro devido a temperaturas extremas.

Audience

TARGET AUDIENCES

This project will provide a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers to understand and address the impact of climate change on maternal and perinatal health in Brazil. The reBI0S repository and the Climaterna dataset will contribute to better public health outcomes and a more resilient future for mothers and newborns in the face of extreme weather events.

Check out the groups that will directly benefit from the results of our projects.

Researchers and Scientists

Health, agriculture, and climate change researchers and data scientists: they will be the primary beneficiaries of the data repository, using the information for analyses and studies related to maternal and perinatal health and climate change.

Policymakers

This group can use the results and insights generated by the project to develop strategies and policies aimed at improving maternal and perinatal health outcomes, particularly in relation to the impacts of climate change.

Health Managers

Public and private health professionals and managers: they can benefit from accessing the project’s information to plan and implement measures to mitigate the impacts of climate change on maternal and perinatal health and provide more effective care to affected communities.

Education

The academic community and educators: the project can provide data and resources for research, education, and raising awareness about the effects of climate change on health, contributing to a broader understanding of these issues.

NGOs

Non-governmental organizations: these groups can use the project’s information and results to support their campaigns and initiatives aimed at protecting maternal and perinatal health in the face of climate change. This will be possible due to the public availability of the Climaterna data and analyses.