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Translocalism & decentralised finance for planetary health
CEO uhf.ch | Founder unexia.org | UCL #globalhealth
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🧵 The WHO's #COP29 Special Report on Climate Change & Health is out: a powerful call centring #health as the definitive argument for #climate action

#planetaryhealth #systemsthinking #globalhealth #climatecrisis

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DIAGRAM: Our health is not negotiable. People The lived experience of the Health is the Argument for Climate Action Place climate crisis is health. Health, well-being and equity must be at the heart of climate action. Realise the co-benefits of stewarding environments for health and the critical End fossil fuel reliance and ensure people-centred adaptation and resilience. PEOPLE 2. Unlock human development and put people at the heart of climate action. Prioritise equity, human rights, and a just transition to ensure everyone benefits from climate action. 3. Build future-proofed health systems. Invest in low-carbon climateresilient health systems and a f it-for-purpose, well-supported global health workforce. opportunity and savings of investing in prevention. PLACE 4. Cities are key to unlocking climate and health cobenefits. Deliver wins for health and climate by financing and implementing clean energy, zero-emissions transport, infrastructure design, effective waste management, and climate preparedness. 5. Nature and biodiversity are
November 12, 2024 at 1:52 PM