Forecasting Healthy Futures
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Global health solutions in the context of climate change.
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https://forecastinghealthyfutures.org/ 20-10-2022 19:47:53
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Wildfire smoke is a serious health risk for pregnant people, affecting both physical and mental well-being. A new Human Rights Watch report urges policymakers to address the toll it's taking on pregnancy and birth outcomes. 19thnews.org/2024/08/wildfi…
Women farmers make up 70% of #Senegal’s workforce, producing 80% of crops. They’re reinventing rice farming techniques to confront climate change and ensure food security. Read their story: wrld.bg/utwz50T3pT6 IFC Africa
The Pacific Islands face a triple threat from rising sea levels, ocean warming, & acidification, says World Meteorological Organization. Despite contributing only 0.02% of global emissions, they're uniquely exposed to the impacts of #climatechange. ⤵️ wmo.int/media/news/cli…
Strong commitment at the WHO African Region regional committee to address the impacts of #ClimateChange on #health. 🥅Goal: Resilient and sustainable health systems are built capable of coping with the adverse effects of climate change 👏World Health Organization (WHO) UN Climate Change COP29 Azerbaijan
African nations are losing up to 5% of their GDP per year with climate change, with many African nations spending up to 9% of their budgets for climate adaptation policies, according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization. apnews.com/article/africa…
At UNICEF, we firmly believe that the global climate crisis is, at its heart, a child rights crisis. Climate change impacts children’s health & development, their safety & access to essential services. My remarks UNICEF Board’s session on climate👇 unicef.org/press-releases…
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a staggering 71% increase in #cholera deaths last year. WHO Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlights the preventable nature of this disease, exacerbated by conflict, #climatechange, and inadequate water and sanitation. voanews.com/a/who-deaths-f…
🌍 This #WorldCleanAirDay highlights the theme “Invest in #CleanAirNow,” focusing on the need for increased investment and collective action to tackle air pollution. Here are 5️⃣ things to know about #airpollution from World Economic Forum: weforum.org/agenda/2024/09…