8272158 Defining a European Health Research Agenda for Climate-Resilient Work: Insights from a Stakeholder Survey

<h3>Background and Objective</h3> The transition to sustainable work practices and green jobs is reshaping European workplaces with profound implications for occupational health. The INTERCAMBIO Horizon Europe-funded project uniquely engages a broad European stakeholder community to define research priorities at the intersection of climate change, sustainable work, and health. <h3>Material and Methods</h3> We mapped stakeholders across Europe using networks such as OMEGA-NET and other research collaborations, creating a multi-level community. A short online survey (via REDCap) was distributed to assess perceived climate-related occupational health risks and research needs. Analyses were restricted to complete responses (n=80) using STATA v.18. Findings will guide upcoming structured workshops applying concept mapping to reach consensus on priority research areas. <h3>Results</h3> We identified over 500 stakeholders across Europe. In a first contact, 91 participants (23.4% response rate) completed the survey, mainly female researchers (72.1%), policymakers (11.6%), and representatives from other organizations (9.3%). Key disciplines among researchers included occupational health (65.5%), environmental health (17.2%), and social sciences (12.1%). Top concerns identified were heat exposure (76.0%), extreme weather events (59.5%), mental health impacts (48.1%), vulnerabilities among outdoor workers (77.2%) and precarious workers (66.7%), and recycling/waste management work (65.4%). Qualitative analysis revealed five major challenges: heat stress, extreme weather, occupational health and safety, mental health, and evolving work-climate dynamics. Participants stressed the importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, inclusive participation, knowledge exchange, and policy integration. <h3>Conclusion</h3> This unique European stakeholder study highlights urgent needs for research on climate-driven occupational risks and strategies for sustainable, resilient work. Broader stakeholder representation and stronger multi-sectoral platforms are essential to shape a comprehensive European health research agenda addressing climate change and work-related health.