US Climate and Health Alliance

Climate Change Adaptation for Health and Social Services

Abstract

Written by expert researchers and practitioners, this book presents existing research, innovative practice and useful tools to support organisations taking practical steps towards adaptation to the impacts of climate change on people. It examines the evidence of climate change impacts on six of the most vulnerable population groups – people with disability; older people; women and children; Aboriginal people; rural people; and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds – as well as discussing effective interventions. Other key issues covered include health and social impacts of climate change, adaptation, mitigation, climate change communication, organisational adaptation and a case study of innovation illustrating some of the book’s themes.

Resource Type
Book
Editors
Rae Walker Wendy Mason
Resource URL
http://www.publish.csiro.au/pid/7323.htm
Date
September 1, 2015
Organization Type
Academic
Health and Human Impact
Overview/general
Climate and Environmental Impact
Overview/general
Solution
Public health/health sector response
Other
Advocacy

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