How to use blood samples to assess the risk of sand fly-borne diseases – Opinion Article

The Mediterranean Basin, which began to form with the northward movement of the African Plate during the Cretaceous Period and was shaped by complex paleogeographic events, is one of the biodiversity hotspots on Earth. Hosting 22 different ecological regions, the biodiversity in the Mediterranean Basin has emerged as a result of the interaction of region-specific geomorphological, climatic, and tectonic factors.

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Supporting Resilient Cities in Valencia: wrap up for EURESFO24

From June 26 to 28, 2024, the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO24) was held in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain. This annual event has become a cornerstone for urban resilience, attracting city leaders, climate experts, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond to collaborate on strategies for building resilient cities in the face of climate change and other urban challenges.

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Envisioning the future for an Early Warning System (EWS) for sand fly-borne diseases in Europe: Foresight stakeholder workshop 

The CLIMOS project is excited to wrap up the recent foresight stakeholder workshop titled “Envisioning the Future for an Early Warning System (EWS) for Sand Fly-borne Diseases in Europe.” This significant event, held at the Helmholtz Association in Berlin, was coordinated by the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS) from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Trilateral Research. 

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Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical (IHMT) Open day

Universidade Nova de Lisboa Open Day provides an excellent opportunity for participants to engage with the institution’s activities and connect with dedicated teachers and researchers shaping the future of science. The CLIMOS project was proud to be part of this event, showcasing its contributions to scientific progress and its commitment to addressing pressing global health challenges.

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The Mediterranean Basin: From a biodiversity hotspot to a climate change hotspot

The Mediterranean Basin, which began to form with the northward movement of the African Plate during the Cretaceous Period and was shaped by complex paleogeographic events, is one of the biodiversity hotspots on Earth. Hosting 22 different ecological regions, the biodiversity in the Mediterranean Basin has emerged as a result of the interaction of region-specific geomorphological, climatic, and tectonic factors.

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