Københavns Universitet og Region Hovedstaden, Center for Klinisk Uddannelse, Rigshospitalet, DK-2100 København Ø, Denmark. charlotte.ringsted@rh.regionh.dk
Climate change is the primary threat to public health in the 21st century. There is a huge need for creation of new knowledge on how most effectively and efficiently to respond to the negative effects on health. Participatory research and development projects may be essential in creation and dissemination of new knowledge. Theoretically underpinned interventions and implementation strategies are necessary to ensure that knowledge is translated into action. Universities and health care organisations have a central role in preparing future health professionals by giving them the skills and knowledge needed.