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World Health Organization

Strengthening health resilience to climate change

Publication

17 Oct 2018

This is one of two technical background papers prepared as a basis for discussion at the WHO Health and Climate Conference. It provides a brief summary of the available evidence on the health impacts of climate change, and an outline of the necessary response to protect health from these evolving risks.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and health

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World Health Organization

Our Planet, Our Health, our Future - Human Health and the Rio Conventions

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17 Oct 2018

This report reviews the scientific evidence for the linkages between health and biodiversity, climate change and desertification, the representation of health in the corresponding Rio Conventions, and the opportunities for more integrated and effective policy.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and health

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World Health Organization

UN General Assembly resolution

Report

17 Oct 2018

This document, adopted by the General Assembly on 13 May 2014, presents the scope and modalities of the comprehensive review and assessment of the progress achieved in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

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World Health Organization

Programme reporting standards for sexual, reproductive, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

Guide

17 Oct 2018

The purpose of this document is to serve as a guide for implementation researchers who need to document important details of implementation and context in addition to the results of their studies.

GuideMaternal, newborn, child and adolescent health

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World Health Organization

Promoting health while mitigating climate change

Publication

17 Oct 2018

This is one of two technical background papers prepared as a basis for discussion at the WHO Health and Climate Conference. It provides a brief summary of the available evidence on the health impacts (co-benefits and risks) of climate change mitigation strategies, and an outline of the necessary health sector responses that may contribute to optimizing co-benefits while mitigating risks.

PublicationMultisectoral ActionEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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World Health Organization

Protecting health from climate change

Report

17 Oct 2018

This report provides an update of the evidence on health risks caused by climate change, describes which populations are most vulnerable, and outlines the actions that will be necessary to protect health from climate change.

ReportEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Protecting health from climate change: Global research priorities

Publication

17 Oct 2018

WHO carried out a global consultation which brought experts on climate change, health and related disciplines together to produce background reports covering each of the themes identified by the WHA Resolution. This report presents the conclusions and recommendations from this process, with the aim of improving the evidence base for policies to protect health from climate change.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Protecting health from climate change: vulnerability and adaptation assessment

Publication

17 Oct 2018

This document is designed to provide basic and flexible guidance on conducting a national or subnational assessment of current and future vulnerability (i.e. the susceptibility of a population or region to harm) to the health risks of climate change, and of policies and programmes that could increase resilience, taking into account the multiple determinants of climate-sensitive health outcomes.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Protecting health from climate change: vulnerability and adaptation assessment

Publication

17 Oct 2018

This document is designed to provide basic and flexible guidance on conducting a national or subnational assessment of current and future vulnerability (i.e. the susceptibility of a population or region to harm) to the health risks of climate change, and of policies and programmes that could increase resilience, taking into account the multiple determinants of climate-sensitive health outcomes.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and healthSocial determinants of health

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World Health Organization

Protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products

Publication

17 Oct 2018

This treaty aims at eliminating all forms of illicit trade in tobacco products. It provides tools for preventing illicit trade by securing the supply chain, including by establishing an international tracking and tracing system, by countering illicit trade through dissuasive law enforcement measures and a suite of measures to enable international cooperation.

PublicationMultisectoral ActionTobacco use

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World Health Organization

Health and disaster risk reduction within the Global Framework for climate services

Report

17 Oct 2018

This document is a consultation report from a meeting organized by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) and the UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), to extend partnerships and to develop recommendations for the implementation of the Global Framework for Climate Services-User I...

ReportMultisectoral ActionEmergency preparedness, prevention and responseEnvironment, climate change and health

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World Health Organization

Healthy hospitals, healthy planet, healthy people: Addressing climate change in healthcare settings

Publication

17 Oct 2018

The paper begins to define a framework for analysing and addressing the health sector’s climate footprint – including identifying seven aspects of a climate-friendly hospital. It also draws on a series of examples from around the world that demonstrate that the health sector is indeed already beginning to provide leadership in this most important area of concern to the global community.

PublicationEnvironment, climate change and healthHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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