S’pore launches research centre to tackle health risks of climate change
To address the growing health threats posed by climate change, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is launching a new interdisciplinary research centre focused on climate change and environmental health in the tropics.
The Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health (CCEH) will focus on the health impact of climate change under three key pillars: air quality, extreme heat, and water supply and quality — issues that are becoming increasingly urgent in Southeast Asia due to rising global temperatures and environmental changes.
CCEH, a university-level research centre, brings together expertise from across NTU’s research ecosystem, including the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), the Asian School of the Environment (ASE), Earth Observatory of Singapore (EOS), the Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), and the Nanyang Environment & Water Research Institute (NEWRI).
It will also collaborate with both local and international partners to develop evidence-based policies and real-world solutions.
The centre was officially launched today by Dr Amy Khor, Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment.
NTU Vice President (Research), Distinguished University Professor Ernst Kuipers, said: “Climate change forms a major threat to human health, including in tropical regions like Southeast Asia. NTU recognises the urgent need for solutions tailored to our environment.
The new Centre for Climate Change and Environmental Health will bring together leading experts across disciplines to study and tackle the complex health challenges driven by climate change.
Through cutting-edge research, innovation and regional partnerships, we aim to safeguard communities, influence policy and train the next generation of researchers to build a healthier, more resilient future.”
