COP26 special report on climate change and health : the health argument for climate action
The report emphasizes the urgent need for climate action to protect human health, highlighting ten key recommendations for governments to integrate health considerations into climate policies and recovery efforts.
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| Quick Facts | |
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| Report location: | source |
| Language: | English |
| Publisher: | World Health Organization |
| Publication date: | 2021 |
| Authors: | Alexandra Egorova, Diarmid Campbell-lendrum, Marina Maiero, Arthur Wyns |
| Geographic focus: | Global |
Methods
The research method involved extensive consultations with health professionals, organizations, and stakeholders worldwide to develop ten recommendations for integrating health into climate action.
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Key Insights
The COP26 Special Report on Climate Change and Health outlines the significant health threats posed by climate change and presents ten recommendations aimed at integrating health into climate action. Developed with input from over 150 organizations and 400 experts, the recommendations call for urgent action to address the intertwined crises of climate change and health. The report emphasizes that climate change disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. It highlights the importance of placing health and equity at the center of climate negotiations and policies. The recommendations include committing to a healthy recovery from COVID-19, harnessing health benefits from climate action, building resilience in health systems, and promoting sustainable food systems. The report also stresses the need for financial investments in health adaptation and resilience, as well as the importance of listening to health professionals in climate decision-making. By implementing these recommendations, governments can protect public health, reduce health inequities, and contribute to a sustainable future.
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Additional Viewpoints
Categories: 2020s time horizon | 2021 time horizon | English publication language | Geneva | | World | Health | Organization, | 2021 publication year | Global geographic scope | climate action | climate change | health equity | health financing | health impacts | health resilience | public health | renewable energy | sustainable food systems | urban environments