How does climate change affect workers' wellbeing?

Heat stress is among the biggest causes of weather-related sick leave. However, a new report shows that workers are facing a much wider range of climate-related risks, with flooding, drought, storms and poor air quality also affecting their health, wellbeing and ability to work.

Impact

• Climate adaptation: studied an overlooked group in discussions about climate adaptation and created evidence that links workplace health, labour rights and economic productivity to climate change.

Key information

• Disciplines: business, environment, health
• Investigators: Professor Vera Trappmann, Dr Susanne Lorenz, Dr Kexin Geng, Gina Moran, Dr Andrea Taylor and Professor Suraje Dessai.