Researchers from the Centre on Climate Change and Planetary Health (CCCPH) at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) will contribute to a wide range of discussions and events during London Climate Action Week 2026, helping to bring health, equity and sustainability perspectives to some of the most pressing climate challenges facing communities in the UK and globally.

Taking place from 22–28 June, London Climate Action Week will convene leaders from academia, government, civil society, business and communities to accelerate climate action. Throughout the week, LSHTM researchers will host public events, contribute to policy discussions and participate in cross-sector dialogues on topics including climate resilience, planetary health, air quality, urban heat, food systems and the links between climate and health.

A central theme of LSHTM’s programme this year is the importance of inclusive and community-led responses to climate change. On 23 June, researchers and partners will explore how community-owned climate action can strengthen resilience while advancing gender equity, drawing on experiences from climate-vulnerable settings around the world. The event, co-hosted by the CCCPH and MARCH Centre alongside partners the Margaret Pyke Trust and PAI, will examine how health, livelihoods and social justice can be better integrated into climate adaptation and resilience planning.

The following day, LSHTM and the University of Cambridge will host an event on heat, health and resilient futures, examining how cities and communities can adapt to increasing heat risks in a warming world.

Later that evening on the 24 June, the CCCPH will hold a planetary health community conversation focused on three interconnected challenges shaping the future of health and sustainability: food systems, cities and artificial intelligence. Bringing together researchers, practitioners, advocates and students, the discussion, chaired by MSc Climate Change & Planetary Health student Elbethel Alemaw, will explore how these issues intersect with climate change, biodiversity loss and human health, while identifying opportunities for collaboration and action.

Public engagement will also be a key part of the LSHTM’s contribution to London Climate Action Week. On 25 June, The Planetary Health Network, an early-career researcher group within CCCPH, will host a screening of The People's Emergency Briefing, followed by a discussion led by Professor Jeff Waage on how individuals, communities, researchers and institutions can respond to interconnected climate, ecological and social crises in the UK.

Alongside these events, CCCPH researchers will contribute expertise across the wider London Climate Action Week programme. Professor Rosie Green will join a high-level One Health roundtable convened by Amref Health Africa and GSK, exploring how partnerships across human, animal and environmental health can support more coordinated responses to climate-related health challenges. Dr James Milner and Dr Pauline Paterson will participate in a workshop organised by Camden Council, the Camden Climate Alliance and the Fitzrovia Partnership, exploring the impacts of air pollution and climate risks on health, workplaces and the local economy. While Dr Lorna Benton will contribute to discussions on the intersections of climate, health, development and finance at Devex Impact House.

Together, these activities reflect the CCCPH's commitment to ensuring that health remains central to climate action. By generating evidence, fostering dialogue and building partnerships across sectors, CCCPH researchers are helping to advance solutions that improve health, reduce inequalities and strengthen resilience in the face of climate and environmental change.

Find out more about LSHTM’s events during London Climate Action Week.