Health and vulnerability
This category discusses impacts of climate change on human and ecosystem health and the adaptive measures that can be taken to protect vulnerable communities. We also show that health and wellbeing is an important determinant of adaptive capacity and climate resilience.
Why climate action is a matter of human rights for older people worldwide
On 9 April 2024, the European Court of Human Rights issued a pivotal ruling that places older persons at the heart of climate justice discussions. This perspective from SEI explores the background of the court’s decision and its implications for policymakers globally.
Turning Science into Action Webinar Series Session 3: Joint session on Health & Locally Led Adaptation
Watch a webinar about adaptation action that can be taken for health and locally led adaptation based on the science in the IPCC WGII report.
Health and migration in the context of a changing climate: A systematic literature assessment
This review synthesizes research that has investigated the relationship between climate change, migration, and health since 1990.
Climate Change and Health in Mozambique: Impacts on Diarrheal Disease and Malaria
This article assesses the impacts of climate change on malaria and diarrheal disease in Mozambique.
Shocks, stresses and universal health coverage: pathways to address resilience and health
This report looks at how drivers of risk, such as climate change, negatively impact health and wellbeing and disrupt the desired health and financial benefits of universal health coverage.
Health, Environmental Change and Adaptive Capacity: mapping, examining and anticipating future risks of water-related vector-borne diseases in Eastern Africa
A healthier tomorrow for eastern Africa
Climate Change and Health
This article gives and introduction to climate change and health. Climate-related diseases are responsible for a large proportion of the global burden of disease. Human health is therefore not surprising predicted to be adversely affected by projected climate change.