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Indicator name:
Climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessment conducted
Short name:
Climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessment
Data type:
Categorical
Indicator Id:
7019
Topic:
Health and climate change
Rationale:
The WHO Health and Climate Change Global Survey is conducted every three years. The aim of the survey is to track progress on national health sector response to climate change. All 194 WHO Member States are invited to participate in the voluntary online survey. The 2021 Global Survey was rolled-out in March 2021 and final submissions were requested by August 2021. The survey questionnaire was translated and available online in all six official UN languages. The global survey is completed by ministries of health in consultation with other health stakeholders, ministries and institutions. Ninety-five Member States participated in the 2021 WHO Health and Climate Change Global Survey.
Definition:
A vulnerability and adaptation assessment is a process and a tool that allows countries to evaluate which populations are most vulnerable to different kinds of health effects from climate change, to identify weaknesses in the systems that should protect them, and to specify interventions to respond. Assessments can also improve evidence and understanding of the linkages between climate and health within the assessment area, serve as a baseline analysis against which changes in disease risk and protective measures can be monitored, provide the opportunity for building capacity, and strengthen the case for investment in health protection. NOTE: It is possible that multiple vulnerability and adaptation assessments have been conducted. For example, at national, subnational or health care facility levels.
Disaggregation:
No
Method of measurement
Official country response to the WHO health and climate change global survey
Method of estimation:
Countries answered yes/currently in process (but not complete)/no/unknown to the following question: "Has your country conducted a climate change and health vulnerability and adaptation assessment(s)?”.
Expected frequency of data dissemination:
Every 3 years
Expected frequency of data collection:
Every 3 years
Contact person email:
nevillet@who.int
Name:
Tara Neville
IMRID:
7019
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