Health & health facilities

This report takes a new approach to assessing the climate vulnerability of the world and its regions, countries and communities. Its analysis is built around: (i) four distinct climate impact areas; (ii) five levels of vulnerability to climate change; and

This document assesses the progress made since the environment and health process began 20 years ago. It discusses how to move the environment and health process forward in Europe, and sums up some intents with the Parma Declaration, which included a

Discussion paper number 11:

This paper is one component of a global study on the Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change (EACC) in developing countries. It focuses on the main human health impacts of climate change, which include injuries and deaths

Policy research working paper 5487:

This paper argues that for developing countries like Tajikistan, faster economic and social development is the best possible defence against climate change. It identifies four key sectors considered by the government

'Although there are uncertainties about future climate change, failure to invest in adaptation may leave communities and nations poorly prepared, thus increasing the probability of severe adverse consequences' said Dr. Kristie L. Ebi of the Carnegie Institution for Science...

The purpose of this document is to create a cohesive documented body of knowledge for disaster recovery planners and policy makers, in the recognition that preventive measures are vital to reducing the more costly efforts of responding to disasters.

'If we are going to achieve MDG targets for which governments have allocated some budget, perhaps we could consider increasing disaster risk reduction funds; otherwise you can't achieve these goals' said Margareta Wahlstrom, UN special representative for disaster risk reduction...

Recommended actions in support of a national climate change adaptation strategy:

This report presents the Task Force’s initial findings and recommendations. In this report, the Task Force has outlined a set of guiding principles, strategic priorities