A series of international events entitled Two-part Event on Using Scenarios in Research and Policy took place from 14 to 18 July 2025 in London and Leeds, United Kingdom. The programme served as a cross-disciplinary collaborative forum aimed at strengthening the use of scenario-based approaches in climate and health research, while also advancing modelling capacity development in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

The programme commenced with a Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs) training session on 14 July 2025 at the offices of Wellcome in London. The training featured collaboration among experts from the University of Washington and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), focusing on scenario narrative development, SSP quantification, and the use of the Scenarios Explorer in health and policy analysis.

The activities continued on 15 July through the Modelling Capacity Strengthening Consultation, which explored the needs and priorities for strengthening modelling capacity across different regions, particularly within LMICs. Discussions covered skills development, training initiatives, and future investment strategies in the fields of climate and health.

As part of the programme, Dr. Iqbal Elyazar received an official invitation from Wellcome to participate in the forum as a representative of OUCRU Indonesia. The invitation was extended to researchers from LMICs contributing to the advancement of scenario-based research and policy development in climate and health. In addition to attending the training and workshop sessions in London, Dr Iqbal Elyazar was also scheduled to participate in the 3rd Scenarios Forum at the University of Leeds from 16 to 18 July 2025.

The forum is expected to strengthen international scientific networks while supporting the development of more adaptive, responsive, and evidence-based health policies in addressing future climate and disease challenges.