Health at the UN Climate Summit New York, September 20, 2014

The document frames climate change as a mainstream public health crisis and advocates for a transition to clean energy and active transport to reduce early deaths and healthcare costs. It highlights the importance of health-aligned investment choices, citing the British Medical Association's divestment from fossil fuels and HESTA's restrictions on thermal coal. The guide also lists several high-level events in New York, including a WHO-ILO session on 'Climate, Health and Jobs' and a forum on sustainable diets.

• Climate change is increasingly recognized as a central public health issue, with the World Health Organization describing it as "the defining issue for the 21st century".
• A global shift toward clean energy and active transportation is expected to save lives and reduce costs by improving air quality and providing physical and mental health benefits.
• Health organizations are being encouraged to align their financial investments with health and climate goals, as seen with the British Medical Association voting to end fossil fuel investments and HESTA restricting thermal coal investments.
• The health system in England has implemented a world-first cross-system approach to climate change, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and preparing for extreme events.
• The health care sector is urged to lead by example by reducing its own climate footprint and advocating for policies that put a price on carbon.
• There is a specific call for action and partnership to address the impact of indoor air pollution on low-income households and women in Africa.

APA

Global Climate and Health Alliance (2014). Health at the UN Climate Summit New York, September 20, 2014. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/New-York-Health-Resource-Kit.pdf

Chicago

Global Climate and Health Alliance. Health at the UN Climate Summit New York, September 20, 2014. 2014. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/New-York-Health-Resource-Kit.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalclimateandhealthalliance2014health, author = {{Global Climate and Health Alliance}}, title = {{Health at the UN Climate Summit New York, September 20, 2014}}, institution = {Global Climate and Health Alliance}, year = {2014}, month = sep, url = {https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/New-York-Health-Resource-Kit.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }