Researchers from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute have published a research paper that details how the global health community can play an integral role in decision-making and action to address climate change. The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change marked a step forward in integrating health into the global climate change agenda. COP28 notably placed health at the forefront of climate change efforts with dedicated discussion and funding announcements, signaling a crucial shift in focus.
The research , published in the journal Public Health Research & Practice by Associate Professor Angie Bone and Associate Professor Zerina Lokmic-Tomkins from the Monash Sustainable Development Institute, says that in order to maintain this momentum, health must continue to be a central theme in negotiations, with policymakers and practitioners advocating for evidence-based policies that prioritize the well-being of all. Associate Professor Bone explained how integrating health considerations into decision-making and action to address climate change can lead us towards a more sustainable, resilient and equitable future. "COP28 saw an increased presence of public health practitioners, who can play a critical role in understanding the implications of climate change for the communities they serve and embedding responses in their practice," Associate Professor Bone said.
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