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Second Global Conference on Health & Climate: “Building Healthier Societies Through Implementation of the Paris Agreement” Conference Conclusions and Action Agenda

Abstract

This document includes conclusions and an action agenda resulting from the conference. The conference responded to the commitments of Parties to the UNFCCC to protect and promote health, and their requests through the World Health Assembly and WHO Executive Board, to renew and reinforce the engagement of the health community to respond to climate change, and more.

Resource Type
Position paper/statement
Authors
WHO Government of France
Resource URL
http://www.who.int/globalchange/conference-conclusions-13July2016.pdf?ua=1
Date
July 2016
Health and Human Impact
Overview/general
Emission Source
Healthcare
Solutions
Behavior change Climate adaptation/resilience Climate mitigation/GHG reduction Disaster preparedness Market mechanisms Public health/health sector response
Region
International
Other
Co-benefits/co-harms Health surveillance Vulnerable populations Policy International

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