UMACC: Climate change and excess mortality among humans, animals, and plants in Rennes Métropole

The main objective of the UMACC project is to study how climate change observed in the Rennes metropolitan area, combining global and local effects (ICU), leads to excess mortality affecting humans, animals and plants, using a ‘One Health’ approach.

The project aims to quantify and monitor human, plant and animal mortality and morbidity induced by climatic conditions (heat waves, tropical nights, droughts). These data will be used to guide public policy and enable local actors to make informed decisions to limit climate-related urban mortality.

All these issues will be addressed specifically at the human, plant and animal levels. A common FAIR dataset on GIS and climate will be shared among all participants and made available to citizens on an open website.

By defining and quantifying the factors of urban biological mortality in the context of climate change, UMACC will propose solutions for the development and management of public spaces in order to preserve biodiversity, quality of life and thermal comfort for citizens. Taking social factors into account will make it possible to identify the most vulnerable populations and implement appropriate policies to ensure the resilience of the territory.