The Climate Health in Africa Integrated Risk Research (CHAIRR) Project

This collaborative project led by the Walker Institute at the University of Reading aims to provide a comprehensive, fine resolution picture of the impact of climate change on the epidemiology of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in 10 districts in Malawi.

The NTDs considered are: onchocerciasis, schistosomiasis, soil transmitted helminths, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, human African trypanosomiasis and leprosy.

• To produce area-based climate risk assessments and storylines detailing plausible climate futures, overlaid with the health and welfare effects
• To project likely scenarios for each of the named NTDs, using the above storylines
• To establish viable “no regret” adaptation actions, developed through consultation and workshops with Malawian leaders on climate change, NTDs and local level governance

The outputs will inform policy-makers and support their planning of adaptation measures to reduce health risks posed by NTDs.

• View the project page on the Walker Institute website