CLIMATE CHANGE AND LABOUR: IMPACTS OF HEAT IN THE WORKPLACE

Abstract

This Issue Paper explains the underlying mechanisms of the impact of climate change through altered thermal conditions in the workplace, shows examples of the current and likely future impacts and provides indications of policy response options to these challenges.

Resource Type

Report

Authors

Tord Kjellstrom Matthias Otto Bruno Lemke Olivia Hyatt Dave Briggs Chris Freyberg Lauren Lines

Resource URL

https://climateaccess.org/system/files/Climate%20and%20Labour%20Issue%20Paper_28%20April%202016_v1_lowres%20%20%281%29.pdf

Date

April 28, 2016

Institution

UNDP

Health and Human Impacts

Dislocation/displacement/migration Overview/general

Solution

Climate adaptation/resilience

Region

International

Other

Vulnerable populations

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