The map above, based on
findings by the World Health Organization, highlights
expected impacts, measured in terms of millions of deaths,
from climate change-related impacts on health. Tropical
regions, especially in Africa and Asia, are acutely vulnerable.
Overview
Research by the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests current
climate variabibility impacts can be attributed to about five
million extra cases of severe illness a year and more than
150,000 additional deaths. Expectations are that by 2030,
the number of climate-related diseases would lead to an increase
in:
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heat-related deaths caused by heart failure;
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respiratory disorders;
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the spread of infectious diseases;
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malnutrition from crop failures.
Countries with coastlines along the Indian
and Pacific Oceans and sub-Saharan Africa are expected to
suffer a disproportionate share of the extra health burden
from climate change.
For additional information, please use the resources provided
by the WHO (click
here).
Adaptation projects should focus on reducing
vulnerability and/or increasing adaptive capacity of communities
to health impacts from climate change (including variability).
To view an overview of climate change impacts on human health,
see the links section below. Projects are expected to encompass
a suite of adaptation measures including piloting measures,
institutional strengthening and/or capacity building. Projects
should include at least two of the above three elements.
UNDP Programme Officers are encouraged to draw on the latest
scientific findings on the linkages of climate change and
health when formulating adaptation projects. The "Relevant
Links" section below provides some starting points for
additional information.
Funding for Adaptation Projects
Adaptation-related projects that address
climate change-related health impacts are potentially
eligible under any of the currently active funds. LDCs,
with projects focusing on short-term adaptation strategies,
must submit proposals under the LDCF.
Projects that focus on long-term adaptation measures
must be submitted under the SCCF
(please note: for non-LDCs, adaptation projects with
short-term measures are not eligible for funding under
any adaptation fund as they should be covered by baseline
activities). Projects submitted under the SPA
are required to demonstrate global environmental benefits
in an appropriate focal area. |
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