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The document proposes a 'data and domain' approach to resilient urbanism, where measurable shared data and asset-based community participation intersect to drive inclusive public engagement. It details a methodology for community-led enumeration—collecting socio-economic and demographic data—and using that data to ground participatory co-design workshops. A case study of GreenCape's Alternative Service Delivery Unit (ASDU) in the Freedom Farm and Malawi Camp informal settlements in Cape Town demonstrates this process, resulting in the selection of a solar PV micro-utility solution tailored to the community's specific needs, affordability (maximum R150 monthly payment), and desire for portability.

The document outlines a project to address fragmented climate, environment, and health data in Argentina by designing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a digital platform based on FAIR principles. While Argentina has high data availability, the project found moderate compliance with FAIR standards, particularly in interoperability and reuse. The initiative involved a transdisciplinary team that co-developed 173 indicators aligned with international frameworks to better identify vulnerable populations and support equity-focused public policies.

The document outlines the creation of the PladCAS platform in Argentina to address the fragmentation of climate, environment, and health (CAS) data. By applying FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and a transdisciplinary approach involving government, academia, and civil society, the project mapped 84 data sources and co-constructed 173 indicators. The goal is to improve evidence-based decision-making and the visibility of vulnerable populations to better address climate change impacts on health.

The document argues that traditional vector control is insufficient and advocates for a transdisciplinary approach that combines climate science with community co-creation to anticipate outbreaks and improve the sustainability of prevention policies in vulnerable urban areas.

The document examines how climate change expands dengue transmission in Latin America and evaluates the institutional capacity of health systems in Argentina and Guatemala to respond. It argues that technical capacity alone is insufficient without systemic coordination, local adaptation, and community integration.

The document outlines a project in Chile's Maipo and Mapocho river basins that integrates satellite imagery, climate data, and water samples from 2019 to 2023 to identify high-risk areas for Salmonella. It highlights that while spectral indices from satellite data can identify risk areas during high water variability, prolonged droughts and a lack of microbiological data hinder the creation of operational models. The brief emphasizes that inter-institutional coordination gaps prevent scientific findings from translating into public policy.

The document highlights the underreporting of heat-related health symptoms in Mexico City and argues for the integration of green spaces as critical health infrastructure. Through citizen mapping and surveys in Iztapalapa and Benito Juárez, the project identified territorial inequalities in green space access and a lack of intersectoral coordination between health and environmental sectors.

The document highlights a gap between official health statistics and the lived experience of extreme heat in Mexico City, where symptoms like dehydration and dizziness are prevalent despite a lack of official heatstroke death records. It emphasizes that green areas are vital for thermal buffering but are unevenly distributed, with Iztapalapa having significantly fewer green areas per inhabitant than Benito Juárez. The brief advocates for a transdisciplinary approach combining citizen mapping and climate science to improve intersectoral coordination between health and environmental sectors for preventive heat governance.

The SAT-DENCLIM project in Cuba implemented a bioclimatic early warning system that combines climate analysis, spatial modeling, and community participation to predict dengue outbreaks. By utilizing bioclimatic indices, the system can anticipate transmission peaks approximately one month in advance. The project reported a reduction of up to 60% in dengue cases and infestation indices compared to previous periods, demonstrating a replicable model for health sector adaptation to climate change.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledge' between local wisdom and innovative technologies. The project implemented agroecological practices, such as community greenhouses and the use of zeolites, to increase food production and reduce pesticide reliance. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies and genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure, while the adoption of agroecological methods increased vegetable production by approximately 30%. The brief argues that climate resilience is most effective when built through local engagement and intercultural dialogue, providing a replicable model for other high-Andean communities.

The document details a transdisciplinary project in Micaya, Bolivia, designed to combat the effects of climate change—specifically frosts, droughts, and soil degradation—through a 'dialogue of knowledges' between local ancestral wisdom and scientific technology. The initiative implemented community greenhouses, organic fertilizers, and zeolites to increase vegetable production by approximately 30% and diversify local diets. Health assessments revealed severe nutritional deficiencies, with over 80% of the population lacking vitamin B12 and nearly one-third showing genotoxic damage linked to pesticide exposure. The project argues that climate resilience is most effective when built from the territory through intercultural dialogue and the active participation of women and local authorities.

The document argues that traditional vector control for dengue is insufficient in Latin America due to climate change, urbanization, and social inequality. It advocates for a transdisciplinary approach that combines statistical climate models with community co-creation to develop sustainable, culturally relevant prevention strategies.

The document outlines a transdisciplinary approach to mapping and mitigating health vulnerabilities in Peru's Amazonian regions, specifically focusing on dengue and diarrhea. It highlights the creation of a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (MVI) and the implementation of community-led prevention strategies, emphasizing that health adaptation requires intersectoral responses to address deficits in water, sanitation, and waste management.

The document identifies that health vulnerability in the Peruvian Amazon is multidimensional, driven by social, environmental, and institutional factors. It highlights that the climate crisis exacerbates existing risks, particularly for pregnant women, children, and the elderly, while structural failures in water, sanitation, and waste management are critical drivers of disease transmission. To address this, the project developed a Multidimensional Vulnerability Index (IVM) and territorial maps to inform intersectoral action plans and community-led prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of youth participation and cross-border cooperation in border regions.

The project identifies that older adults in the City of Buenos Aires are disproportionately vulnerable to extreme heat, particularly in vulnerable neighborhoods where infrastructure limitations and power outages reduce coping capacity. Through 634 surveys, focus groups, and geospatial mapping of heat and population density, the project developed an early response pilot plan with differentiated measures for formal and vulnerable urban areas. Key findings highlight a gap between knowledge and practice regarding preventive measures and the critical role of community networks in coping with heat.

The project addresses the differential vulnerability of older adults to extreme heat in the City of Buenos Aires, particularly in vulnerable neighborhoods where infrastructure limitations and power outages hinder coping capacities. Through 634 surveys, focus groups, and the creation of heat and vulnerability maps, the project developed a pilot early response plan with differentiated measures for formal city areas and vulnerable neighborhoods. Key findings highlight a gap between knowledge of preventive measures and their actual practice, the critical role of community networks, and the need for territory-specific strategies due to non-homogeneous impacts of heat.

The document outlines twelve projects (SG-CEH-01 to SG-CEH-12) focused on the climate-environment-health nexus. Key research areas include the expansion of dengue and diarrheal diseases in Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Cuba; the impact of extreme heat on older adults and urban populations in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, and Chile; and the effects of climate change on nutrition and agroecology in Bolivia and Uruguay. The projects emphasize the need for intersectoral coordination, community participation, and the integration of climate data into public health surveillance and urban planning to build resilience against climate-driven health risks.

The document details twelve transdisciplinary projects investigating how climate change exacerbates health vulnerabilities in the Americas. Key focus areas include the spread of dengue and waterborne diseases, the impact of extreme heat on urban populations, and the role of agroecology and community participation in building climate resilience. The findings emphasize that effective health adaptation requires intersectoral coordination, the integration of satellite and local data, and the inclusion of marginalized groups, such as rural women and the elderly, in policy design.

The policy brief highlights the risks of improper nitrogen use in Latin American agriculture and wastewater management, advocating for evidence-based policies to prevent soil degradation and water contamination. It details a research project by the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI) and the National Institute for Space Research (INPE) to monitor nitrogen cycles and develop management tools across several American countries.

The policy brief highlights a severe economic downturn in South Africa during the third quarter of 2021, characterized by a 1.5% GDP contraction and record-high unemployment. It identifies specific vulnerabilities among youth, Black African women, and informal workers, while noting significant job losses in retail, hospitality, and community services. To mitigate these effects and prevent social instability, the author recommends a suite of interventions including wage support, expanded social grants, sector-specific loans for tourism, and increased funding for industrial policy.