Feature

Rethinking Pandemic Risk in a Changing Climate

Colin Carlson discusses how climate change is reshaping global health risks.

Date Published
6 May 2026
Colin Carlson

In this interview for the Global Governance Innovation Platform (GGI), Colin Carlson reflects on how environmental change is altering patterns of infectious disease risk worldwide. He points to the need to better connect climate, biodiversity and public health data to anticipate emerging threats and strengthen global preparedness for future pandemics.

Suggested citation: "Rethinking Pandemic Risk in a Changing Climate," United Nations University, UNU-CPR, 2026-05-06, https://unu.edu/cpr/feature/rethinking-pandemic-risk-changing-climate.

Theme
Climate change
Keyword
Governance
Institute
UNU-CPR
Copyright
United Nations University, Creative commons, 2026

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