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20 Apr 2018 |
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Status and Progress in Engaging Communities of Color to Advance Resilience to Climate Change: Experiences of 15 U.S. Cities
Focused on 15 major U.S. cities representing a range of geographic, population, and climate-related dynamics, this study coalesced leading research and local policies, programs, and perspectives on integrating communities of color in climate change planning and adaptation especially to build community resilience. As such, the goal of ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Climate Change and Health Impacts: How Vulnerable is Bangladesh and What Needs to Be Done?
This study had two broad objectives: (1) to assess national vulnerability and impact on major diseases of increased climate variability and extreme events in Bangladesh; and (2) to assess existing institutional and implementation capacity, financial resources at the local level, and existing public programs targeted at ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Developing Climate Change Environmental Public Health Indicators: Guidance for Local Health Departments
This guidance document outlines a three-tiered approach to establishing a local climate change environmental public health tracking program- placing emphasis on opportunities to partner with external resources at the local, state, and federal levels. Tier 1 is establishing indicators, Tier 2 is conducting vulnerability assessments, ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Environmental Health Indicators for Climate Change
The Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists, CSTE, presents a synthesis of the latest research of environmental health indicators of climate change, and recommendations for future development of these measures. Includes measures developed by the WHO, EPA, etc.Also discusses readiness of environmental and health indicators ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Extreme Weather and Climate Readiness: A toolkit for State and Territorial Health Departments
The toolkit outlines a comprehensive approach to integrating climate readiness into all policies and programs. It is divided into seven thematic content areas, all of which are likely to address elements of multiple departments, and, possibly, programs in multiple agencies. Key program areas – such as chronic disease and health ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Food security and climate change: A report by the High Level Panel of Experts of Food Security and Nutrition
We have interpreted this charge to develop a document for national and international policymakers, the private sector and civil society that reports on the following: – The current and future challenges to food security from the physical effects of climate change – changes in temperature and precipitation means and ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Louisville Urban Tree Canopy Assessment
This urban tree canopy assessment was undertaken to examine tree canopy in detail – this study provides statistical data, mapping analysis, and a prioritized planting plan that will help focus tree management and tree planign resources where they are needed most.Recommendations for growing and protecting the tree canopy in ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Michigan Climate and Health Adaptation Plan (MI-CHAP) 2010-2015 Strategic Plan
A strategic plan to prepare Michigan’s state and local public health community for these potential health risks.After conducting needs assessments/surveys/workgroups, goals and objectives arose that may be applicable to most state departments.
20 Apr 2018 |
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Reaching Resilience: Handbook Resilience 2.0 for aid practitioners and policy makers in Disaster Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation, and Poverty Reduction
This report seeks to provide aid practitioners, policy makers and disaster risk reduction (DRR)/climate change adaptation (CCA) students with an understanding of the issues, key points, assessment and planning tools, and proposed action to engage with multiple stakeholders, integrate different processes and to deal with constraints ...
20 Apr 2018 |
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Hot Weather and Health: 2011 Survey Results
The Hot Weather and Health Survey project allowed Washtenaw County Public Health (WCPH) to seek broad community input, provide targeted outreach and pilot elements of a healt impact assessment process. From May through August of 2011, the Hot Weather and Health Survey was offered online via Zoomerang and in paper form at a variety of ...