The UN’s 26th climate change conference in November 2021, COP26, represents a huge opportunity to drive forward global ambition on protecting health by reducing emissions, strengthening resilience and adapting to climate change. As part of the COP26 Health Programme, the COP26 Presidency is working alongside WHO, Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) and the UNFCCC Climate Champions to engage countries and stakeholders on climate and health.A webinar on June 10 will provide an overview of the COP26 Health Initiatives on Climate Resilient Health Systems and Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems. You can register for the morning session of the webinar, from 9 to 11 am CEST, or for an afternoon session, from 3 to 5 pm CEST.About the InitiativesThe Climate Resilient Health Systems Initiative will support the goals of the Adaptation Action Coalition by addressing the health impacts of climate change while strengthening health resilience. The initiative, coordinated by WHO, calls on and suppor
The Climate Resilient Health Systems Initiative under the Adaptation Action Coalition will be launched on May 6th, 9am CEST, as part of the 12th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD XII).
UWI: Make health part of climate-change policy
File photo by Sureash Cholai
UWI St Augustine is calling for health to be an intrinsic part of the policies being made in the Caribbean to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
The call comes after the international Climate Leaders’ Summit held to celebrate Earth Day, April 22.
The summit was hosted by the US, which has just re-entered the Paris Agreement.
The Biden administration brought together 40 world leaders, including the prime ministers of Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda, to generate international momentum on ambitious climate action in the lead-up to November’s UN climate negotiations (COP26).
UWI, Caricom partner to combat climate-change health impact
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UWI, St Augustine is partnering with Caricom on an initiative designed to help reduce mortality and morbidity from the health impacts of climate change.
In a statement on Tuesday, UWI said there’s a need for the European Union-funded initiative, “Building Climate Resilient Health Systems in the Caribbean,” as the “health impacts of climate change are evident across the Caribbean.”
The release spotlighted violent hurricanes, heatwaves, increased air pollution, rising sea levels and covid19 and other pandemics as climate-change-related issues affecting the region.
Professor of veterinary virology at the School of Veterinary Medicine at UWI and team-lead Chris Oura emphasised the close relationship between health and climate, saying, “They are both wicked problems that are having a severe impact. We need to increase resilience in our health. We need to look after our environment. Other
New EU/CARIFORUM project coordinated by PAHO will tackle climate change and health impacts in the Caribbean
New EU/CARIFORUM project coordinated by PAHO will tackle climate change and health impacts in the Caribbean 1 Dec 2020
The first-of-its-kind initiative involves government, civil society, and international organizations
Bridgetown, Barbados, December 1, 2020 (PAHO) – International, regional, and government leaders announced the launch of a broad-based project to support actions to mitigate climate change and its serious health impacts in Caribbean nations. The EU/CARIFORUM Strengthening Climate Resilient Health Systems Project – a joint project of the European Union and CARIFORUM that PAHO is coordinating – will advance public understanding of climate change effects and strengthen the ability of health systems to respond to climate-related health impacts.