The Cyprus Institute
The The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a world-class, non-profit research and educational institution with a strong scientific and technological orientation. Recognised as a regional Center of Excellence, CyI conducts cross-disciplinary research addressing challenges of regional relevance and global importance, with particular focus on environmental science, climate modelling, energy, and advanced computational technologies.
Through international collaborations and cutting-edge research infrastructure, CyI contributes to strengthening the research ecosystem of Cyprus while supporting the country’s transition toward a knowledge-based economy. Positioned at the crossroads of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, the institute also serves as a strategic gateway for research and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East (EMME) region, promoting scientific collaboration, innovation, and sustainable development.
Role in the Project
Within the ISMED-CLIM project, The Cyprus Institute contributes its expertise in climate science, modelling, and environmental research to support the scientific assessment of climate change impacts on health across the Mediterranean region.
CyI plays an important role in advancing climate and environmental modelling used in the project, supporting the analysis of climate stressors such as extreme temperatures, air pollution, and other environmental factors that influence human health outcomes. Its research contributes to improving understanding of how climate change affects mortality, morbidity, and the distribution of disease vectors across Mediterranean countries.
The institute also contributes to the development of predictive models and risk assessment tools that combine climate projections with health and environmental data. These models support the creation of early warning and response systems designed to help policymakers, health authorities, and citizens better anticipate and mitigate climate-related health risks.
Through these activities, CyI strengthens the scientific foundation of ISMED-CLIM by linking climate modelling with epidemiological and environmental research, enabling the project to develop evidence-based solutions that enhance climate resilience of health systems and communities across the Mediterranean region.
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