For Research and Policy on Climate Change and Health
Africa's premier centre for climate-health research, policy, and community resilience
The Eastern and South African Regional Hub for Research and Policy on Climate Change and Health is one of five regional hubs established under the Advancing Research for Climate and Health (ARCH) initiative — a five-year partnership funded by IDRC and UK-FCDO.
The Hub acts as a focal point for transformative research and action, promoting collaboration, facilitating data sharing, and implementing robust mentorship programs to improve public health outcomes and foster resilient African communities.
Domiciled at Amref International University and led by Amref Health Africa in Kenya, the Hub works in consortia with KPMG Advisory Services Limited, the University of Botswana, and Africa International University (AIU). These four partners have, for several years, focused on Global Change and Health through international, multi-country, and multi-continent research programs. The hub is dedicated to strengthening the resilience of health systems to climate change in Eastern and Southern Africa.
ESA Hub team and partners at the ARCH Cross-Hub Activity, Monash University, Malaysia
To be Africa's premier centre for climate-health research, policy, and community resilience.
To advance research, innovation and policy action on climate–health interactions by catalyzing actionable science, cultivating future-ready talent and convening strategic partnerships that enable African societies to adapt, respond and thrive in a changing climate.
To lead gender responsive research and action on climate change and health with the vision of improving public health outcomes and fostering resilient communities through transdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and community engagement.
Dive deeper into our research, meet our partners and awardees, and explore our media gallery
Five interconnected themes driving climate-health resilience across the region.
ExploreFour leading institutions driving climate-health research and policy.
View PartnersMeet the researchers and professionals leading climate-health research.
Meet the TeamSelected researchers and projects advancing climate-health solutions.
View AwardeesWebinars, training, publications, and ECR mentorship activities.
View ImpactPhotos, videos, and documents from events and research activities.
Browse GalleryA robust governance framework ensuring research excellence, accountability, and collaborative decision-making
Funded through the ARCH Initiative by
Advancing Research for Climate and Health (ARCH) — A five-year partnership