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Building National Capacity on Climate Change Adaptation for Health in Canada

The HealthADAPT program supports health authorities across Canada in building their capacity for addressing climate and health risks. The program supports with tailored approaches, stakeholder engagement, networking, health equity considerations and securing resources and data for decision-making.

Legal framework on Climate Change in the Health Care Sector of Georgia

Georgia is making strides in policy development to address health risks posed by climate change, including on extreme heat and risks to the health system.

Advancing Evidence-Based and Coordinated Climate Health Action in Uganda

Uganda is working to implement its Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) through establishing coordination mechanisms on climate and health, integrating climate data into health information systems, targeting dissemination efforts and mobilizing resources.

Community engagement for climate action, Helambu NepalCommunity engagement for climate action, Helambu Nepal. Credit: WHO Nepal

Enhancing Health Workforce Capacity for Climate Action in Nepal

Nepal is advancing multiple policies and strategies to build climate resilience in the health sector and beyond, with a particular focus on institutional strengthening, capacity development, public awareness and cross-sectoral engagement.

Rwanda’s Climate Change and Health Technical Working Group (TWG)Rwanda’s Climate Change and Health Technical Working Group (TWG) Credit: Ministry of Health, Rwanda

Operationalizing Climate-Health Governance: Rwanda’s Technical Working Group

In 2024, Rwanda’s Ministry of Health (MoH) launched a Climate Change and Health Technical Working Group (TWG) - the first national-level health sector initiative of its kind in Rwanda.

Front cover of the Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy, 2024-2029Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy, 2024-2029 Credit: Ministry of Health, Kenya

Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy Development for 2024-2029

The Kenya Climate Change and Health Strategy 2024-2029 was developed through a collaborative multi-stakeholder process, aiming to equip the nation with a robust plan to tackle climate change and health issues over the medium to long term.

National Heatwave Plan to reduce heat-health risks in the Netherlands

The Dutch National Heatwave Plan has helped people in the Netherlands become more aware of the heat-associated health risks and reduce the risk of heat-related deaths. The plan combines real-time forecasts to tiered public-health action, with engagement of key partners in the process.

Community members, including women’s groups, participate in a picture-based simulation to raise awareness about the health impacts of climate changeCommunity members, including women’s groups, participate in a picture-based simulation to raise awareness about the health impacts of climate change. Credit: WHO/Itsnaeni Abbas

Local leadership drives village health adaptation to climate change in Indonesia

Indonesia adopts a community-led approach to climate adaptation for health, in alignment with national policies and commitments.

Health worker holding health recommendations for pilgrims. Credit: Iraq Ministry of HealthHealth worker holding health recommendations for pilgrims. Credit: Iraq Ministry of Health

Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP) Development in Iraq

Iraq has made strides in HNAP development, through consultations with key stakeholders, alignment with national and international policies, and multi-sectoral engagement.

Citizens’ survey on the climate emergency and sustainability Strategy in Scotland

Citizens’ survey on the climate emergency and sustainability Strategy in Scotland

The NHS Scotland rolled out a population survey to collect feedback on its Climate Emergency & Sustainability Strategy. This "Citizens' Panel Survey" is the first national population opinion survey focused on issues relating to climate change and sustainability in the national health service.