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While climate change is a big threat to health, implementing solutions to address climate change presents a huge opportunity to promote better health and...
23 January 2024
Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment: version with International Classification...
In this version of the compendium, each guidance is coded using the International Classification of Health Interventions (ICHI).The compendium provides...
6 December 2023
National climate hazard indices for health: WHO technical report
This technical report outlines the methodology used in the selection and development of climate hazard indices for use in the country profiles.
Population: El Niño affected countries Reporting period: October-December 2023 Start date of event: June 2023 Typology of event:...
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WHO prescriptions for a healthy, green recovery from COVID-19 that will help steer governments towards a healthier, fairer, and greener world.
Global knowledge platform dedicated to climate and health, developed by WHO and WMO.
Snapshot of where countries stand on managing six major environmental threats to health