PHG Foundation has released a position statement Precision health in a changing climate which we believe will be of interest to a wide range of professionals working in the area of climate change and health.
Current public health responses, while vital, are often reactive and applied at a broad population level, failing to protect those at greatest biological risk. In the position statement we set out how the strategic application of genomics can be a valuable addition to responses to climate-related health challenges, complementing and potentially enhancing existing efforts.
The statement can be read here
We are actively seeking partners to help take forward the important actions set out in the statement and encourages those involved climate change and health response to get in touch at [email protected]
Or to mark your interest in participating in an informal network of professionals interested in precision environmental health, sign up to the e-alert on environment and infectious disease at www.phgfoundation.org/signup/
Position statement on integrating genomics into climate and health responses
28 November 2025
