CXC is working with Lucidity Services Ltd and the University of Glasgow on a project measuring the impacts of climate policy on health in Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government.
As part of this, we are calling for evidence, data and case studies that demonstrate how climate change mitigation and adaptation policies in Scotland are affecting health outcomes and health equity – and how these outcomes are measured.
We encourage submissions of both completed and ongoing research from early career, PhD or post-doctoral researchers. And submissions can come from organisations across the private, public, third and academic sectors.
Evidence can include:
- Empirical studies or evaluations assessing the health or health equity impacts of specific climate policies
- Data sources, indicators, or measurement approaches used to assess the health impacts of climate policy
- Case studies or pilot projects demonstrating good practice in evaluating health outcomes from climate interventions
- Unpublished reports produced by government, local authorities, research institutions, or third-sector organisations
- Ongoing research (with early findings or plans for measuring health impacts)
- Evidence on health equity impacts, particularly how policies affect high-risk or vulnerable groups and communities
Climate change presents one of the most significant challenges to health and wellbeing in Scotland. The ways in which Scotland adapts to and mitigates climate change, through policies that reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and support a just transition, can have wide-ranging impacts on health outcomes and inequalities.
This call for evidence will support Scottish Government policy development including the forthcoming Climate Change Plan 2026-2040, implementation of the Scottish National Adaptation Plan (SNAP) 2024–2029 to achieve a Just Transition towards net zero, and the health and equity goals of Scotland’s Population Health Framework.
For more information, please read the full call for evidence: Measuring the impact of climate policy on health and health equity outcomes in Scotland.
Submissions should be made via our online form or directly by email to CXC1Q28@lucidityservices.limited.
The deadline for submissions is 16 January 2025.