This book fills an identified knowledge gap for health policy makers and practitioners in exploring why, when and how climate information can and should be incorporated into health decision-making. This book will be a valuable resource for students and academics studying and working in the emerging field of environment and health.
'Hotter, drier times, more severe (CAT-5) hurricanes and inundations are among the unfolding climate-induced changes for Caribbean SIDS. This book sets out the global context; a treasure trove of sound science, joined-up analyses and recommendations; a must-read for any thoughtful health professional concerned about the health of people and the planet.' -- C. James Hospedales, Executive Director, Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), Trinidad and Tobago
'This book is a great resource for anyone interested in the rising risks to human health in a changing climate- it provides an in-depth look at what information can help us to understand past, present and future risks, for better decisions and better outcomes.'- Maarten van Aalst, Director, Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, TheNetherlands
'At last, an informative reference book for practitioners in the growing discipline of climate and health! Drawing from a wealth of experience, Madeleine Thomson, Simon Mason and colleagues provide a useful background and guide for policy, aswell asclimate and health practitioners, to understand and mitigate climate impacts on the health of the most vulnerable populations.'- Judy Omumbo, Programme Manager, Affiliates and Post-Doctoral Programmes, African Academy of Sciences, Kenya
'This book delves deep into relationships between health and climate variables and the data necessary to adapt to a warming world. For those who work in nutrition, it is a must-read, as food systems and diets garnered from those systems are, and will be, impacted by climate change.'- Jessica Fanzo, Director of the Global Food Ethics and Policy Program, Co-Chair of the Global Nutrition Report, Johns Hopkins University, USA
'Climate Information for Public Health Action provides health professionals with critical insights into the weather and climate variables that can affect major causes of ill-health. Using this knowledge will improve the validity and robustness of research, and inform implementation of effective policies and programs to prepare for and manage these risks in a changing climate.'- Kristie L. Ebi, Director, Center for Health and the Global Environment, University of Washington, USA
'Almost all strategic goals in sustainable development include health and climate as they both have a prevailing influence on human wellbeing. If you are looking to understand how climate variability and change generate and exacerbate health threats; or innovative, practical ways to address them, this is the book for you.' -- Cheikh Mbow, Executive Director, START International, Washington D.C., USA
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