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Summary. Climate change is afecting New Zealand and the health of New Zealanders as many factors that contribute to our health and well-being are threatened by climate change. Over time, increasing climate change will lead to our health being impacted more severely, and more of us will be afected.
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following conclusions can be drawn about the potential effects of this climate change on the health of New Zealanders. • Climate trends in recent decades may already be affecting our health. • • • • • • The direct impacts of changes in climate extremes are likely to be relatively small.
Nov 14, 2023 · Summary. Recent extreme weather events attributable to climate change have major implications for policy. Here we summarize and evaluate the current state of climate change adaptation policy, from a health perspective, for Aotearoa New Zealand, based on government sources.
Hotter temperatures and heatwaves may bring health issues for vulnerable groups, particularly the elderly and babies, as well as outdoor workers. A warming climate may increase the likelihood of tropical diseases, such as dengue fever and malaria, reaching New Zealand.
Climate change and health. 2017: Many factors that contribute to our health and well-being as New Zealanders are threatened by climate change. These include direct effects such as increased exposure to heat waves and weather events but also indirect effects, such as reduced water safety or challenges to our mental health.
Climate Change Impacts and Implications for New Zealand to 2100 A systematic review of recent research Implications for policy and management, and tools to support adaptation decision making in New Zealand Laura McKim. Prepared for the New Zealand Climate Change Research Institute, Victoria University of Wellington.
This report provided an evidence summary of how climate change will affect the health of New Zealanders. The impacts identified are: direct health impacts of climate change (increased flooding, fires and infrastructure damage, displacement and extreme temperatures)
