Prof. Dr. Joacim Rocklöv, along with colleagues, has published a new article in Frontiers for Young Minds—an open-access science journal designed for young readers aged 8–15. The publication simplifies the complex indicators from the Lancet Countdown Europe on climate change and health, making them accessible to children and teenagers. It explains what climate change is, how it affects human health, and why urgent climate action is essential for our well-being. The article also explores how communities can adapt to climate challenges and highlights the health benefits of reducing climate change.
The piece is a simplified version of the original article published by the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change. It represents a key step in making important scientific knowledge accessible to children and young people-helping to engage the next generation with critical global issues from an early age.
At its core, the article emphasizes that addressing climate change and protecting health is a collective responsibility-and that everyone has a role to play in building a healthier, more sustainable world.
A key feature of the article is its use of engaging pictorial infographics. These visuals, combined with short, clear texts, make complex ideas easy to understand and enjoyable to explore.
Read full article here: Protecting Health Through Climate Action in Europe
(Figure credit: Lancet Countdown in Europe).
(Figure credit: Lancet Countdown in Europe).
