Bringing Climate and Health Issues to Life Through Interactive Demos and Real-Time Monitoring
If we want our research on the connection between climate, ecosystems, and human health to truly make an impact on society, it’s essential that we communicate it in a way that’s relatable, actionable, and rooted in openness.
That’s exactly why researchers from the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – Isle of Excellence – at the University of Cyprus took part in the European Researchers’ Night 2024. Their mission was clear: make complex climate issues easier to grasp by showcasing real-time monitoring of weather conditions and pollutants.
The European Researchers’ Night is an annual event where universities and research institutes across Europe open their doors to the public, sharing their work through presentations, experiments, games, discussions, and other interactive formats. It’s a rare chance to step behind the scenes, meet researchers from various fields, and see firsthand how the often abstract world of science is already shaping our everyday lives.
At the stand run by the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – Isle of Excellence, participants got hands-on with interactive activities and scientific posters, helping them understand the crucial difference between air temperature and real thermal comfort. This sparked lively conversations and curious questions, especially about how extreme heat stress impacts human health – a topic that underscored the urgent need for more climate health research.
The best part? Without a doubt, it was the participants. Their enthusiasm and curiosity about these critical issues were truly inspiring. At TRIGGER Project, we’re all about boosting public awareness and action on climate-related health risks by combining cutting-edge science with community engagement.
Our mission is to improve how society understands and responds to health risks caused by climate change.
Thanks to everyone who joined us and shared their thoughts – your involvement makes a difference! Let’s keep this important conversation going and work together for a healthier, more sustainable future.
About the Environmental Fluid Mechanics Laboratory – Isle of Excellence – de la University of Cyprus
The Laboratory – Isle of Excellence of the Environmental Fluid Mechanics (EFM lab); of the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department of the University of Cyprus) led by Professor Marina Neophytou, has extensive experience and expertise in the Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Dispersion of Air Pollutants in Urban Areas. The EFM lab has initiated and currently actively undertakes ERASMUS exchange visits with a number of universities in Europe including the University of Cambridge (UK), Eindhoven University of Technology, KTH Research School-University of Gaevle and the University of Genoa. It also currently supports a joint PhD program with the Eindhoven University of Technology.