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13 hours ago · Pregnant women, newborns, children, adolescents and older people are facing serious health complications due to climate change, according to a new collection of papers published in the Journal of Global Health, and yet the specific needs of these groups have been largely neglected in the climate response.
2 days ago · According to the definition provided by the United Nations, “climate change” describes the persistent alterations in temperatures and weather trends. These alterations may arise naturally, such as fluctuations in the solar cycle. Nonetheless, since the 19th century, human activities have emerged as the primary agent for climate change, primarily attributed to the combustion of fossil fuels ...
1 day ago · Integration of child-specific adaptation measures into health policies is imperative given children's heightened susceptibility to the health impacts of climate change. Using a document analysis method, we examined 160 national adaptation policies for inclusion of child-relevant measures and identified 19 child health-related adaptation domains. 44 (28%) of 160 countries' policies that were ...
4 days ago · New Zealand's National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research publishes climate normals for New Zealand that are used for reporting the regional state of the climate, climate extremes and variability.
4 days ago · Climate-adaptive and resilient health systems could include aspects such as the integration of climate considerations into public health planning; improved surveillance and early warning for climate-sensitive diseases; disaster-resilient health infrastructure; improved emergency response capacities; public awareness on climate-related health imp...
5 days ago · To ensure that the 2050 target remains fit for purpose, the Commission is required to review it every five years and provide independent expert advice to the government of the day on whether any changes should be made.
6 days ago · Budget supports practical climate action. Responsible and effective climate related initiatives that support New Zealand to reduce emissions, and adapt to the future effects of climate change are a priority, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says.
