The global climate and health agenda: Australia must do more

Smith, James A.; Patrick, Rebecca

doi:10.1002/hpja.529

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“…This framework could potentially provide the necessary leadership for the Commonwealth Government as a foundation for a comprehensive national strategy on climate and health [ 121 ]. However, the framework has still not been adopted by Commonwealth Government which requires the political will and resourcing to support the implementation [ 122 ]. For the government to address CCA, will require holistic, integrated, and cross-scale responses at all government levels in moving beyond the current entrenched silos [ 63 , 121 ].…”

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Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Walter,

Bricknell,

Preston

et al. 2024

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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Purpose of Review Climate change poses a serious threat to human health and well-being. Australia is not immune to the public health impacts and continues to be underprepared, putting the population health at risk. However, there is a dearth in knowledge about how the Australian public health system will address the impacts of climate change. Recent Findings This integrative review synthesises tools, frameworks, and guidance material suitable for climate change adaptation from a preventive public health perspective. The literature search was conducted in electronic databases MEDLINE, PubMed, CINAHL, and Web of Science. Of 4507 articles identified, 19 articles met the inclusion criteria that focused on operational methods in public health and excluded the clinical context and reactive disaster response approaches. Summary This review revealed that Australia is ill-prepared to manage climate change adverse health impacts due to ineffective adaptation strategies. The review highlights that Australia urgently requires effective adaptation strategies such as undertaking a National Adaptation Plan process and an improved understanding in managing complex health risks. Taking this action will strengthen the public health system and build health resilience especially for vulnerable populations. These findings will help understand and develop of the necessary adaptive strategies in Australia.

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Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Walter,

Bricknell,

Preston

et al. 2024

Curr Envir Health Rpt

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“…29 • Ensure an equity lens is used when aiming to improve the health literacy of people living in rural and remote Australia. 6 • Apply a co-benefit approach that explicitly connects health and well-being as part of the response to climate change and environmental impact felt in rural and remote Australia [30][31] The current available evidence demonstrates that these strategies which centralise the importance of community and culture…”

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Advancing health promotion in rural and remote Australia: Strategies for change

Smith

Canuto

Campbell

et al. 2022

Health Prom J of Aust

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“…As COP26 1 approaches, emissions reduction targets remain well behind in Australia, where HC emissions exceed 7%. Hospitals contribute almost half [ 2 ], with energy use 60–70% of all HC emissions, mainly from fossil fuels.…”

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‘Green podiatry’ ‐ reducing our carbon footprints. Lessons from a sustainability panel

Evans

2021

Journal of Foot and Ankle Research

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Background The eyes of the world will be on COP26 as it meets in Glasgow in November, 2021. Our planet is displaying weather extremes due to climate change which cannot be ignored, and which are deleterious for people’s health. Ironically, healthcare contributes to climate change, contributing approximately 5% of carbon emissions globally. Climate change due to global warming is ‘the biggest global health threat of the 21st century’. Main body The Australian Podiatry Association conference held a sustainability panel, hearing perspectives of industry and science, medicine and sport, fashion, and retail. Content unified a broad planet and human health message, which is highly relevant for podiatrists. Key themes included waste as a resource, exercise as evidence-based intervention, responsibility and circular economy recycling principles for end-of-life product (footwear) purchases, and wider ethical considerations of footwear and clothing. The Anthropocene origin of climate change requires humanity to collaborate and to live more sustainably. Innovation is essential for better energy modes, cleaner air, human health and earth care. Green Podiatry joins the concerted activity of medical and health groups within Australia. The UK’s NHS is an exemplar in this area, having already reduced healthcare emissions by 35%, and aiming for net zero by 2045, and perhaps sooner. Conclusion People are increasingly concerned about climate change, and COP26 is an important and imminent meeting for human and planet health. This commentary on Green Podiatry directs us all to lighten our carbon footprint. A final, and forthcoming commentary will outline practical ways of positively incorporating climate change communication into the clinical setting.

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The global climate and health agenda: Australia must do more

Abstract: in, year out -are devastating. We need to do more both here and abroad. We must act now to protect and promote the health of those most vulnerable, both now and for future generations.

Cited by 7 publications

References 22 publications

Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Climate Change Adaptation Methods for Public Health Prevention in Australia: an Integrative Review

Advancing health promotion in rural and remote Australia: Strategies for change

‘Green podiatry’ ‐ reducing our carbon footprints. Lessons from a sustainability panel

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