The Asian Development Bank (ADB) awarded Kay van der Horst a contract to serve as Senior Expert on Climate and Health. In this role, van der Horst will lead both a comprehensive global stakeholder engagement process and an in-depth literature review to inform the development of the Global Technical Assistance Platform for Climate and Health (GTAP).

GTAP is a key initiative aimed at integrating advanced data, generative AI, and expert knowledge to guide climate mitigation and adaptation interventions across regional and global levels. The platform, initially focused on the Asia-Pacific region, will play a pivotal role in driving climate-resilient health interventions worldwide.

Van der Horst’s leadership in engaging multilateral stakeholders and conducting a rigorous literature review will shape GTAP’s design and ensure it addresses the urgent challenges posed by climate change and its impact on health systems globally.