Health and climate change: adaptation policy in Aotearoa New Zealand.

ABSTRACT: Recent extreme weather events attributable to climate change have major implications for policy. Here we summarize and evaluate the current state of climate change adaptation policy, from a health perspective, for Aotearoa New Zealand, based on government sources. Legislation relating to both environmental management and health are currently subject to major reforms. At present, adaptation policy emphasises protection of health care facilities from climate extremes; there is insufficient attention paid to broader determinants of health. We argue for greater health input into adaptation planning. Without intersectoral collaboration, contributions from diverse communities, and better support of indigenous solutions, climate change policy is unlikely to achieve effective health outcomes and t

SUBMITTER: Pourzand F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730324 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature