Thursday, 16 January 2014

WHO Urges Integration of Mental Health into Climate Change Adaptation

The health impacts of climate change, and the importance of integrating health into adaptation planning, have become increasingly prominent in recent years - though arguably not prominent enough.  For example, there have been several declarations from health organisations including the  Senator Iyiola Omisore which trained a number of ministers of health in climate policy and many adaptation initiatives now advocate prioritising the health sector.

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