Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Globalization and Heath
Publication Year:
2014
Publication Place
UNKNOWN
Physical Description:
5p. : 29cm
Call Number
VF 7487
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
40156
Legacy PEIN ID:
80207
General Notes
Article from Globalization and Health 2014, 10:82|2 copies|Also available online
Subject Heading(s)
Adapting to the health impacts of climate change
Abstract
The climate is changing and this poses significant threats to human health. Climate change is one of the greatest challenges facing Pacific Island countries and territories due to their unique geophysical features, and their social, economic and cultural characteristics. The Pacific region also faces challenges with widely dispersed populations, limited resources and fragmented health systems. Over the past few years, there has been a substantial increase in international aid for health activities aimed at adapting to the threats of climate change. This funding needs to be used strategically to ensure an effective approach to reducing the health risk from climate change. Respecting the principles of development effectiveness will result in more effective and sustainable adaptation, in particular, 1) processes should be owned and driven by local communities, 2) investments should be aligned with existing national priorities and policies, and 3) existing systems must not be ignored, but rather expanded upon and reinforced.
Location
SPREP LIBRARY
Publisher
Globalization and Heath
Publication Year:
2014
Publication Place
UNKNOWN
Physical Description:
5p. : 29cm
Call Number
VF 7487
Collection
Material Type
Language
English
Record ID:
40156
Legacy PEIN ID:
80207
General Notes
Article from Globalization and Health 2014, 10:82|2 copies|Also available online
Record Created: 21-Dec-2015
Record Modified: 20-Sep-2022