Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Human Health in the Global South
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 116
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aerosol; air pollution; cities and health; respiratory physiopathology; medical anthropology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: air pollution; environmental pathology; toxicology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: climate; thermal comfort; health; air pollution
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Air pollution and climate change are among the most pressing global challenges of our time, with profound and interconnected impacts on human health, ecosystems, and sustainable development. These environmental threats are no longer isolated phenomena but act together as drivers of disease burden, health inequity, and ecosystem disruption. From respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses to mental health impacts and emerging infectious diseases, the consequences of polluted air and a changing climate are far-reaching—especially for vulnerable populations in urban, low-income, and marginalized communities.
This Special Issue of Atmosphere seeks cutting-edge contributions that explore the multifaceted relationships between air pollution, climate change, and human health. We welcome original research, reviews, and case studies addressing exposure assessment, health risk modeling, mitigation and adaptation strategies, environmental justice, and the co-benefits of integrated approaches. Submissions that leverage novel methodologies, interdisciplinary perspectives, climate-sensitive health indicators, mitigation and adaptation strategies, and actionable insights are particularly encouraged. Our aim is to advance scientific understanding and support evidence-based decision-making aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Contributions highlighting data from the Global South are especially welcome.
Prof. Dr. Paulo Hilário Nascimento Saldiva
Dr. Mariana Veras
Dr. Micheline Sousa Zanotti Stagliorio Coêlho
Prof. Dr. Lúcia Conceição Andrade
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- air pollution
- climate change
- human health
- ecosystems
- health inequity
- exposure assessment
- mitigation strategies
- environmental justice
- adaptation
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