Climate change and human health

By taking action on climate change you are protecting human health

Why should you care? What can you do?

Messages to different groups and sectors:

General public
Learn more about climate change and health linkages and how to reduce your carbon footprint

Health professionals
WHO's recommended Top 10 actions for health professionals and how to reduce your carbon footprint for health sector

Youth
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Key messages for youth: shrink your carbon footprint: improve your health!

Transport sector
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Key messages for the transport sector: sustainable transport creates healthier and safer communities

Local authorities and policy makers
WHO's recommended Top 10 actions for national and local policy-makers and key messages for local authorities

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