In the run-up to COP28, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the global health community, is raising its voice to ensure that the impact of climate change on health …
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WHO unveils framework for climate resilient and low carbon health systems
Operational framework for building climate resilient and low carbon health systems 9 November 2023 – Responding to rapidly changing climate, the World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new Operational framework for …
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Health must be front and centre in the COP27 climate change negotiations
6 November 2022 News release Geneva, Switzerland and Sharm El-Sheik, Egypt (WHO) On the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27, WHO issues a grim reminder that the climate …
Objective and scope The Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) identifies ways that Nepal can achieve its overall development objectives while fostering its strategic ambition to transition to a greener, …
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UN General Assembly declares access to clean and healthy environment a universal human right
The UN General Assembly adopted a historic resolution on Thursday (July 28, 2022), declaring access to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment, a universal human right. With 161 votes in …
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Nepal National Adaptation Plan, 2021-2050 [Summary for Policymakers]
Summary The National Adaptation Plan has been approved on 28 October 2021 by the Council of Ministers of the Government of Nepal. The NAP sets out priority programmes in the …
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WHO’s 10 calls for climate action to assure sustained recovery from COVID-19
Global health workforce urges action to avert health catastrophe 11 October 2021 News release (WHO) Countries must set ambitious national climate commitments if they are to sustain a healthy and green …
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The CIH-LMU Symposium on Global Health Perspectives: Climate Change and Migration
The CIHLMU Symposium on Global Health Perspectives: Climate Change and Migration will be held on Friday, March 12, 2021. The effects of climate change cannot be emphasized enough. Climate change is …