Center for Climate and Health glObal Research on Disasters (CORD)
The CORD consortium works to protect health and build resilience in climate-related disasters.
CORD is a partnership between the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Eduardo Mondlane University, Makerere University, National University of Lesotho, Tufts University, the University of Namibia, and the University of the Philippines.
We collect and analyze data on the health effects of climate-related disasters, illuminating how vulnerable populations are affected around the world.
Working with community members, humanitarians, and governments, we recommend feasible and culturally appropriate adaptation policies and practices to reduce the impacts of climate disasters on health.
CORD is funded by the National Institutes of Health through the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiative as one of five exploratory grants funded to establish transdisciplinary research centers focused on the complex impacts of climate change on health.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
- Ahmed Ishtiaque Amin Chowdhury
- Anisul Haque
- Rahman Hasanurce
- Muammer Jumlad
- Ferdousi Akter Mishu
- Sonia Binte Murshed
- Aliya Naheed
- Mashfiqus Salehin
- Shampa
- Nazifa Tabassum
Eduardo Mondlane University, Mozambique
- Luis Artur
- Noah Beca
- Helena Boene
- Herminio Cossa
- Samo Gudo
- Sa Nogueira Lisboa
- Helena Manhica
- Osório Eufrasio Nhiuane
- Meizal Popat
Makerere University, Uganda
- Harriet Aber
- John Baptist Bwanika
- Deogaratius Amos Mwaka
- Evelyne Nyachwo
- Christopher Garimoi Orach
National University of Lesotho
- Maeti George
- Teboho Lekatsa
- Makoala V. Marake
- Joalane Marunye
- Relebohile Mojaki
- Kebitsamang Mothibe
- Ntlele Mphonyane
- Mothusi Nyofane
- Mamotsamai Ranneileng
- Nkeme Sehalahala
- Grace Sello
University of Namibia
- Desderius Haufiku
- Likeleli Katjirua
- Selma Lendelvo
- Tandi Litwayi
- Mechtilde Pinto
- Joyce Shipale
University of the Philippines
- Glecy Atienza
- Ramon Christopher Caballero
- Jo Ann Camacho
- Janice Carpo-Aldea
- Dennis de la Torre
- Lianne Angelico Depante
- Alexa Hernandez
- Erika Muniz
- Janette Pamaylaon
- Christian Sanchez
NOVEMBER 2025
Coughlan de Perez, Erin et al. Beyond the narrow lens: the power of an interdisciplinary approach to climate and health research and training. The Lancet Planetary Health.
OCTOBER 2023
News Article: Future-Proofing Health Against Climate Catastrophe
Landscape of Anticipatory Action for Health in a Changing Climate
This report provides a global review of anticipatory action frameworks and offers a typology of approaches to AA for different national contexts and health outcomes.
Reducing Health Impacts of Heatwaves through Anticipatory Action
Extreme heat is one of the fastest-growing hazards globally. Anticipatory action (AA) is one way to reduce the negative health impacts of heatwaves alongside other adaptive strategies to reduce the...
Reducing Health Impacts of Storms and Flooding through Anticipatory Action
The human health impact of storms and flooding occur during and after these weather events and include risks of injury or death as well as waterborne disease. The most common...
Health Outcomes of Anticipatory Action for Vector-borne Disease
Predictive modelling, surveillance and risk mapping, early warning systems, and anticipatory action (AA) such as pre-positioned resources are all important means for preventing vector-borne diseases. The vector-borne diseases identified as...
Health Outcomes of Anticipatory Action for Waterborne Disease
Waterborne disease anticipatory action (AA) plans focus entirely on reducing health impacts and rely heavily on surveillance systems. Globally, government agencies have developed elaborate surveillance and control measures to combat...
Reducing Health and Nutrition Impacts of Drought through Anticipatory Action
Hazard-focused anticipatory action (AA) plans that focus on drought often seek to mitigate or avoid negative impacts to nutrition and food security. The most recommended approach for AA for malnutrition is...