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Climate change, health, and an introduction to epidemiologic methods. This lecture was held in the researcher training sessions which are part of the Adapting to Climate Change in China II project. http://www.ccadaptation.org.cn/
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Review of Climate Change and Its effect on Nigeria EcosystemAI Publications
This paper examines the issue of climate change and its impact on the environment. The effects of man's activities as well as those of natural phenomena on global warming, climate change and the environment are presented and discussed. The options that are available as response to global warming: mitigation, adaptation and possible human suffering as consequences of what cannot be avoided by mitigation and adaptation are presented. An overview of the Nigerian environment, preparedness for the impact of global warming and related problems are also presented. The status of environmental data and the need for environmental baseline survey and the creation of a comprehensive database for the country driven by geographical information system are presented and discussed. The paper then underscores the need for governments at all levels to adequately fund geo information production and cultivate the culture of its usage for adequate and proactive response to global warming, sustainable environmental management and national development.
An introduction to some of the health risks associated with climate change. This presentation was part of the provincial researcher workshops conducted as part of the Adapting to Climate Change in China II project.
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This article aims to present the impacts of global warming and the consequent global climate change on human health and the solutions to avoid its harmful consequences against humanity. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to promote a profound transformation of current society, which has been extremely destructive of the planet's living conditions. Therefore, it is essential to build a sustainable society, replacing the current dominant economic model throughout the world with one that takes into account man integrated with the environment, with nature, that is, the model of sustainable development. The Paris Agreement was analyzed based on the COP 21 organized by the UN through which 195 countries and the European Union defined how humanity will fight global warming in the coming decades, as well as was analyzed literature related to global warming and climate change to extract the conclusions that point out how to replace the current development model with the sustainable development model.
Report of IPBES/ IPCC working group- reviewing overlap and actions needed, in order to both combat Climate Change and restore and protect Biodiversity.
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Abstract: Carbon sequestration through forestry can help in the mitigation of global warming. For Africa, carbon sequestration also represents an opportunity to fund sustainable through financial inflows. However, with a low share of global carbon trade, there are strong concerns that African countries are losing out this valuable opportunity. Markets for environmental services have been growing in recent years wherein more and more people are willing to pay for benefits such as natural beauty, clean water, biodiversity etc. Carbon sequestration constitutes an important segment of this market. The study focused on the socio-economic and environmental impacts of carbon project implemented in Humbo district SNNPR, Ethiopia.
REDUCING HEALTHCARE’S CLIMATE FOOTPRINT
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This paper examines the issue of climate change and its impact on the environment. The effects of man's activities as well as those of natural phenomena on global warming, climate change and the environment are presented and discussed. The options that are available as response to global warming: mitigation, adaptation and possible human suffering as consequences of what cannot be avoided by mitigation and adaptation are presented. An overview of the Nigerian environment, preparedness for the impact of global warming and related problems are also presented. The status of environmental data and the need for environmental baseline survey and the creation of a comprehensive database for the country driven by geographical information system are presented and discussed. The paper then underscores the need for governments at all levels to adequately fund geo information production and cultivate the culture of its usage for adequate and proactive response to global warming, sustainable environmental management and national development.
An introduction to some of the health risks associated with climate change. This presentation was part of the provincial researcher workshops conducted as part of the Adapting to Climate Change in China II project.
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This article aims to present the impacts of global warming and the consequent global climate change on human health and the solutions to avoid its harmful consequences against humanity. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to promote a profound transformation of current society, which has been extremely destructive of the planet's living conditions. Therefore, it is essential to build a sustainable society, replacing the current dominant economic model throughout the world with one that takes into account man integrated with the environment, with nature, that is, the model of sustainable development. The Paris Agreement was analyzed based on the COP 21 organized by the UN through which 195 countries and the European Union defined how humanity will fight global warming in the coming decades, as well as was analyzed literature related to global warming and climate change to extract the conclusions that point out how to replace the current development model with the sustainable development model.
Report of IPBES/ IPCC working group- reviewing overlap and actions needed, in order to both combat Climate Change and restore and protect Biodiversity.
June 2012 work
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Abstract: Carbon sequestration through forestry can help in the mitigation of global warming. For Africa, carbon sequestration also represents an opportunity to fund sustainable through financial inflows. However, with a low share of global carbon trade, there are strong concerns that African countries are losing out this valuable opportunity. Markets for environmental services have been growing in recent years wherein more and more people are willing to pay for benefits such as natural beauty, clean water, biodiversity etc. Carbon sequestration constitutes an important segment of this market. The study focused on the socio-economic and environmental impacts of carbon project implemented in Humbo district SNNPR, Ethiopia.
REDUCING HEALTHCARE’S CLIMATE FOOTPRINT
OPPORTUNITIES FOR EUROPEAN HOSPITALS & HEALTH SYSTEMS
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Welcome to the Sustainable Health Scotland Conference 2016. Sustainable Health Scotland 2016 addressed the role of sustainable development within Scotland’s health services focusing on the shift to a preventative system. The Conference was a catalyst to a long-term campaign on behalf of National Services Scotland addressing health inequalities and patient services via the role of sustainable development which includes the first annual NHSScotland Sustainability Day event.
The Conference featured best-practice examples from across Scotland on how sustainability is supporting Boards to deliver high quality patient services as well as expert commentary on future initiatives to support the drive to a healthier Scotland.
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Publication date: September 2022
Jenny Deakin from the EPA Catchments Unit gave a Teagasc Signpost Seminar on April 20 2021. The seminar covered water quality, focused on the agricultural sector, and the solutions needed to improve water quality, and new tools to target the right measure in the right place. This includes upgraded Pollution Impact Potential Maps for Nitrogen and Phosphorus, together with overland flow and focused delivery points.
On 25 November 2020 the EPA published Ireland’s Environment - An Integrated Assessment 2020 which provides an assessment of the overall quality of Ireland's environment, the pressures being placed on it and the societal responses to current and emerging environmental issues.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring Ireland’s rivers.
Ireland has more than 73,000 km of river channels. If placed end-to-end, they could encircle the Earth almost twice. Three-quarters of these channels are very small streams that typically flow into larger rivers.
Biological monitoring has been carried out in Irish rivers since 1971. The current national river monitoring programme covers more than 13,000 km of river channel.
The national monitoring programme is run by the EPA and focuses on the main river channels rather than the smaller streams. The programme includes more than 2,800 sites sampled for biology, with almost half of these being sampled for physical and chemical parameters.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring phytoplankton in Ireland's marine environment.
The EPA and the Marine Institute sample phytoplankton in estuaries and coastal waters around Ireland. They carry out sampling three times during the summer and once during winter. At each location, they take water samples just below the surface and above the seabed. They use the samples to assess how much phytoplankton is in the water and what species are present.
Phytoplankton are tiny, free-floating plants found suspended in the world’s oceans. Their name comes from Greek and means ‘plant drifter’. They are carried along by ocean currents and are usually found floating near the surface of the water. Like all plants they need sunlight to grow.
The main sources of nutrients around Ireland’s coast are discharges from wastewater treatment plants and run off from agricultural land. Phytoplankton in the estuaries and coastal waters around Ireland are monitored by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) and the Marine Institute. They monitor phytoplankton to assess the quality (status) of our marine environment. They must do this as part of the requirements of the European Water Framework Directive.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring Ireland’s marine environment.
Ecologically healthy marine waters are a valuable natural resource. They support a rich and diverse range of ecosystems, habitats and species, and they are also a source of food – from wild fisheries and aquaculture. They are also important for recreational activities and tourism.
Transitional and coastal waters are assessed under the European Water Framework Directive (WFD) and the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD). Having coordinated frameworks for water quality for all the water bodies in Ireland, and across Europe, allows us to compare our results with other countries. It allows us to see what works to help us make sure all our water bodies achieve at least ‘good’ status, and no deterioration occurs.
This plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring Ireland’s lakes.
A total of 225 lakes are currently included as part of the national surface waters monitoring programme run by the EPA, this covers around 80% of the surface area of all lakes in Ireland.
This includes:
• all lakes greater than 50 hectares
• lakes that are used for supplying drinking water
• lakes that are of regional, local or scientific interest
This Plain English fact sheet outlines the work done by the EPA in monitoring aquatic plants in Irish lakes.
Aquatic plants are good at showing if the quality of the water is good or bad and play an important role in lake ecology by providing food and a habitat for many smaller plants, animals and birds.
They also:
• provide shelter for young fish
• help to improve the clarity of the water
• help stabilise lake shore banks
• reduce the amount of sediment being suspended in the water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors these aquatic plants at more than 10,000 sites in over 200 lakes once every three years.
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This presentation was by Con McLaughlin, Donegal County Council and Andy Griggs, Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon District Council.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
On 17 and 18 June 2020 the EPA held its National Water Event as an online conference.
This year's theme was 'Restoring our waters'.
This years event was free to attend. It was the EPA's largest water event ever, with over 1250 attending.
To everyone who joined us: thanks for attending; thanks for your probing questions; thanks for your passion; thanks for caring about our waters. We can achieve more working together.
Special thanks to all our presenters and the team who worked behind the scenes to make sure this years conference happened.
For science and stories about water quality in Ireland, check out www.catchments.ie
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The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
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Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
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Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
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Annual Environment, Health and Wellbeing Conference 2019 - Vladimir Kendrovski, WHO
1. Who is WHO?
Main areas of work:
• Health systems
• Promoting health through the life-course
• Noncommunicable diseases
• Communicable diseases
• Preparedness, surveillance and response.
Who is WHO?
• Since 7 April 1948
• 7000 people working in 150 country offices
• 6 regional offices and headquarter in Geneva
2. WHO’s key functions
1. providing leadership on matters critical to health and engaging
in partnerships where joint action is needed;
2. shaping the research agenda and stimulating the generation,
translation and dissemination of valuable knowledge;
3. setting norms and standards and promoting and monitoring
their implementation;
4. articulating ethical and evidence-based policy options;
5. providing technical support, catalysing change, and building
sustainable institutional capacity; and
6. monitoring the health situation and assessing health trends.
3. WHO European Centre for Environment and Health
Programmatic and technical areas of work
4. Health in climate change adaptation: good
practices and lessons learned from the
WHO European Region
Dr Vladimir Kendrovski
Water and Climate
WHO European Centre for Environment and Health
Bonn, Germany
5. Source: Wantedinrome, 2017 Source: Manu Fernandez, 2008
Heatwave in northern Europe, summer 2018
Euro-Mediterranean heat, summer 2017
Europe heatwave 2019
(Јune, July)
6. Climate change is breaking records (globally and in Europe)
European land temperature
(1850-2015)
Global temperature
(1850–2018/19)
2018: 1.1–1.3 °C
above pre-
industrial level
7. Multiple diseases can be prevented through a healthy
environment
The vast
majority due
to
cardiovascular
diseases.
http://who.int/mediacentr
e/news/releases/2016/d
eaths-attributable-to-
unhealthy-
environments/en/
12,6 million
deaths occur
annually globally
from
environmental
determinants.
8. 8
How does climate variability and climate change impact health?
Source: Adapted from IPCC 2014, WGII-AR5
Climate extremes
and change
Environmental conditions
• Geography
• Weather
• Air pollution
• Land use (soil/vegetation)
• Green/blue infrastructure
• other
Public health system and adaptive capacity
• Health warning systems
• Socioeconomic status
• Health and nutrition status
• Healthcare infrastructure
• Social cohesion
• other Injury, disability, loss of
life and economic costs
Societal infrastructure
Direct impacts: heat, drought, floods, ....
Indirect effects mediated through natural
systems: air pollution, food/water-borne
diseases, VBD, ....
Economic/social effects mediated by
human systems: occupational impacts,
population displacement, malnutrition,
mental stress, ....
Moderating
influences
12. Heatwaves are getting stronger
Exceptionally warm days
(1960–2015)
Frequency of extreme heat waves
(two time horizons and two scenarios)
Source: EURO-CORDEX (Jacob et al., 2014)
Source: HadEX2
(Donat et al. 2013)
Source: JRC
(Russo et al. 2013)
13. Heavy precipitation events are getting stronger
Heavy daily precipitation
(projected change for 2080s, RCP 8.5)
Source: EURO-CORDEX (Jacob et al., 2014)
Heavy daily precipitation
(1951–2013)
Source: Fischer & Knutti (2016)
Heavy daily
precipitation in
Europe has
increased
substantially in
the last 60
years.
Further
increases in
heavy daily
precipitation are
projected, in
particularly in
winter.
14. Meteorological droughts are increasing in southern Europe
Drought frequency
(trend for 1950–2012)
Source:
JRC (2016)
Drought severity
(trend for 1950–2012)
15. Examples of vector-borne diseases in the WHO European
RegionMosquito-borne
• Dengue fever
• Chikungunya
• Malaria
• West Nile fever
(WNF)
•Zika
Sandfly-borne
• Leishmaniasis
Tick-borne
• Lyme disease
• Tick-borne
encephalitis (TBE)
• Crimean–Congo
haemorrhagic
fever
• 77 000 Europeans on average fall sick from vector-borne diseases every year.
• Mosquito species, such as Aedes aegypti, are re-emerging, and Ae. albopictus is emerging.
16. Social impacts
• Social impacts of disasters and
extreme weather events
– Household income
– Displacement
• Isolation
• Stress
– Loss of personal possessions
– Household costs
• Loss of cultural landscapes
– Alpine meadows
18. Cities in EU most affected by extreme weather due to climate change
• a worsening of
heatwaves for all 571
cities
• increasing drought
conditions,
particularly in
southern Europe
• an increase in river
flooding, especially in
north-western
European cities
• for the worst
projections, increases
in all hazards for most
European cities
Flooding Heatwaves Drought
Dublin Athens Athens
Helsinki Nicosia Lisbon
Riga Prague Madrid
Vilnius Rome Nicosia
Zagreb Sofia Sofia
Stockholm Valletta
Valletta
Vienna
Source: Guerreiro S. et al, 2018
19. 2019 Report: 220 million more vulnerable people were
subjected to a heatwave last year than
1986–2005 climatological baseline, higher
than ever previously tracked
(31 million additional exposures in the EU)
133 billion hours of work were lost in
2018 due to extreme heat as a result of
climate change.
Europe and the East
Mediterranean are particularly at
risk, most likely due to ageing
populations living in cities, with
42% and 43% of over 65s
vulnerable to heat exposure.
Data from all major crops tracked—
maize, wheat, rice, and soybean—
showed that increases in
temperature have reduced global
crop yield potential
The number of suitable days per year
in the Baltic for pathogenic Vibrio
transmission reached 107 in 2018, the
highest since records began, and two
times higher than the early 1980s
baseline
20. • The first is that the greater the warming, the
greater the risks to health overall.
• The second message is that there can be
important health gains from the actions that
will be necessary to limit warming.
• The final message is that the speed of
reducing emissions will affect the level of
adaptation ambition required. The longer it
takes to reduce emissions, the greater the
adaptation needed to protect population
health.
21. The Need for a Global Approach to Climate Change
Climate change is a global
problem and a “common
concern to mankind”
GHG emissions contribute to
climate change irrespective of
their origin
All countries will be affected
if no action is taken
A global agreement is needed
to regulate emissions and
help countries to adapt
23. SDG 13 underlines that the task is being advanced under the UNFCCC in
order to minimize the duplication of efforts and optimize finite resources.
• Sets ambitious limits to warming – Less than 2oC, aim for 1.5oC
• Obliges countries to make "Nationally Determined Contributions" to reduce
carbon emissions and to increase resilience
• Commits to mobilizing US$100 billion/year in climate financing
The Paris agreement as a public
health treaty
24. Health and well-being
are an outcome,
a determinant and
an enabler
of the Goals.
…….progress
on all of these
aspects of
sustainable
development
will be
undermined if
the world is
not successful
in SDG 13, on
‘Climate
Action’.
25. Two Broad Responses Adopted by
the UNFCCC
Actions taken to cut net emissions of
greenhouse gases to reduce climate change
and to preserve and enhance GHG sinks
and reservoirs
Actions taken to help cope with changing
climate conditions and impacts
Mitigation Adaptation
25
Source: UN CC Learn: Section 1: The International Climate Change Policy Framework
http://uncclearn.org/sites/www.uncclearn.org/files/images/infocus/module_2_introduction_to_the_international_legal_and_policy_fram
ework_to_address_climate_change.pdf, accessed 11 February 2015
26. …a common health and climate change agenda
Developing an action plan on
climate change and health in the
small island developing states
Informing and empowering the
health sector to engage on climate
change
Mobilising the health community
behind a common global action
agenda
27. 13th General Programme of Work 2019–2023
1 billion
more people
enjoying better
health and
well-being
1 billion
more people
better protected
from health
emergencies
1 billion
more people
benefitting from
universal health
coverage
28. Formulate
recommendations
for UNFCCC
negotiators and
policy makers on
maximizing the
health benefits
Provide an
overview of
initiatives & tools
provided by the
health community
to accelerate
action under the
Paris Agreement
Synthesize global
knowledge on the
interconnection
between climate
change and health
The (first ever) COP report on health
29. Monitoring of progress on health & climate
change profiles (Survey, 2018)
Systematically track progress in health
resulting from
climate change mitigation
and adaption
Belarus, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Finland, Georgia, Germany,
Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Tajikistan, Ukraine.
30. Climate change and health in the
WHO European Environment and Health Process
Frankfurt
1989
Climate change
recognized
London
1999
Early human
health effects
Budapest
2004
Extreme
weather events
Parma
2010
Regional
Framework
Ostrava
2017
Adaptive capacity
and resilience
31. 6th Ministerial Conference
on Environment & Health
Improve indoor and outdoor air quality
Ensure access to safe drinking-water,
sanitation and hygiene
Minimize adverse effects of
chemicals
Strengthen adaptation to and
mitigation of climate change
Prevent/eliminate adverse effects of
waste mgmt. & contaminated sites
Support cities and regions to become
healthier
Build the environmental sustainability of
health systems
Ministerial
Declaration
Develop national
portfolio of action on
environment and health
by end-2019
35. Health & economic benefits from carbon reductions
Prevented annual premature deaths from
implementation of INDC (thousands)79 000 premature deaths prevented in
the WHO European Region
Economic benefits amount to
US$ 244–564 billion, or 1–2% of GDP
(at purchasing power parity)
36. Public health and climate change adaptation
Assess progress in tackling health risks from
climate change by analysing adaptation
developments related to public health in EU
countries
Compile a compendium of good practice case
studies from EU countries featuring examples of
adaptation
to climate change in the health sector
37. Health adaptation progresses
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Governance
Health vulnerability
and impact
assessments
Approved national
health adaptation
policies
Strengthening health
systems
Awareness raising
Governance mechanism
Health vulnerability and
impact assessments
Approved national climate
change health adaptation policy
Strengthening public health
capacity and health systems
Level of awareness of
relevance of health effects
38. Heat health action
planning and
implementation
UV radiation/
sun protection
Surveillance of
vector and other
infectious disease
Building capacity
of doctors
Communication
and coordination
ITA
SWE
SLO
DEU
BEL
DEU
AUT
BEL
CRO
DEU
LTU
SLO
SWE
Good practices in health adaptation
39. Conclusions /1
The health sector is responsible for protecting health from climate risks, but other
sectoral policies too. The health sector needs to engage in intersectoral governance
and development of sectoral policies by providing public health arguments.
A comprehensive approach should be adopted to integrate climate risks into health
systems.
The capacity of the health workforce should be developed to address climate health
risks.
Impact assessment and research in relation to climate change-related health risks
should be established into wider climate change policy planning processes.
40. Conclusions /2
Climate-informed health programming and emergency preparedness needs to be
strengthened.
Finance for health system resilience to climate change should be scaled up. Climate
adaptation should be embedded in the EU budget.
Countries, regions and cities should be further supported and encouraged to develop
plans to build resilience and adapt to climate change, taking population health into
account.
41. Key message
Climate change is
projected to continue
with further impacts on
people and ecosystems
Climate change is
projected to impacting
the economic,
environmental and
social determinants of
health.
The level of effects on
population health will
vary
There is no time to lose.
Greenhouse gas emissions
must be cut to almost half
by 2030 .
The Paris Agreement
also commits countries
to strengthen
adaptation.