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Explore the ATACH case studies library to discover country progress and lessons learned in climate and health action, including on climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. In this library, you will find case studies from around the world showing how countries are implementing climate and health policies, programs and/or interventions, and highlighting lessons learned and recommendations to support further implementation and scaling. This library is regularly updated with new case studies from across the ATACH membership.
Featured collection: Belém Health Action Library
Explore this special collection of case studies to discover impactful actions for health system adaptation and resilience, as shared by governments, communities, academic/research institutions and international organizations for the Belém Health Action Plan.
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Navigate the list below by COP26 Health Programme commitment and region to find case studies.
An Adaptive and Sustainable Health System for a Changing Climate in Grenada
Grenada is adapting its health system to key climate-health risks through strategic policy alignment, stakeholder engagement, capacity building, resilient infrastructure and resource mobilization.
Climate Resilient Infrastructure for Basic Services (CRIBS) in Nigeria
Nigeria adopts a partnership approach to developing and scaling climate resilient and environmentally sustainable primary health care and education facilities.
Building Resilient Health Systems in Pakistan through Equity-Centered Adaptation
Pakistan adopts a locally-led, gender and equity-driven approach to build resilience to key climate-health risks.
Developing a climate-based tool to identify dengue and leptospirosis risks in Southeast Asia
The ECOsystem MOdification and emerging infectious diseases Risk Evaluation (ECOMORE) II project helps authorities in Cambodia, Laos, Viet Nam, Myanmar and the Philippines better prevent and respond to climate-sensitive infectious disease outbreaks.
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.
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.
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.
Strengthening climate resilient health system capacity in Lao PDR
Lao Peoples' Democratic Republic has recently developed its Health National Adaptation Plan (HNAP), and is implementing actions to strengthen health adaptation and mitigation capacity on the long-term (2022-2030).