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The 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.
Mar 15, 2022 · As part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in 2021, in the COP26 Health Program, over 50 nations pledged to transform health systems to be more sustainable, i.e., less carbon-emitting, and to build health systems that are resilient to the direct and indirect impacts on health of climate change ( 6 ).
Apr 26, 2024 · Studies have focused on direct effects on health (for example, physical harm from heatwaves, hurricanes or extreme weather sequelae, such as floods and droughts) or indirect effects (for...
Nov 14, 2023 · 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.
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)
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.
Hon Pete Hodgson. contents. executive summary climate change impacts on new zealand. This report examines the likely impacts of climate change and global warming on New Zealand, based on expert reports and peer-reviewed scientific studies, published internationally and in New Zealand.
