LSHTM 11d ago

Climate change is impacting human health through extreme heat, floods, drought, and food and water shortages, while unsustainable practices such as fossil fuel use, poor waste management, and deforestation amplify the risks of disease, malnutrition, and poverty. Africa is disproportionately affected by these impacts. At the same time, Africa has major opportunities to adopt low-carbon, climate-resilient, and health-promoting pathways. Clean energy transitions, sustainable food systems, better air quality, and access to nature can provide immediate health benefits while advancing development goals, presenting win-win solutions for countries and communities. This documentary explores how climate action can shape healthier futures in Africa, featuring insights from Pathfinder Initiative experts from the African Institute for Development Policy, the African Population and Health Research Center, and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. The film also features participants in a Pathfinder Initiative workshop in Nairobi, and perspectives from City Shamba and Koch FM, initiatives addressing climate challenges while bringing immediate benefits to local communities in Nairobi. Find out more about the Pathfinder Initiative: Climatehealthevidence.org Keep up to date with the Pathfinder Initiative: mailchi.mp/7e2f5422999b/pathfinder-newsletter-sign-up Join the Community of Practice on Climate Action and Health in Africa: linkedin.com/groups/14900042/ Credits With thanks to funders and partners of the Pathfinder Initiative. The Pathfinder Initiative is funded by the Wellcome Trust and led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in collaboration with the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), C40 Cities, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), CDP, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Hot or Cool Institute. This film was produced by LSHTM in collaboration with AFIDEP and APHRC as part of the Pathfinder Initiative work programme on knowledge sharing and capacity strengthening in Sub-Saharan Africa. With thanks also to Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital, City Shamba, Koch FM and participants of the Pathfinder Initiative workshop in Nairobi.