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The document synthesizes findings from the Ontario College of Family Physicians (2007, 2012) and the Prince Edward Island Chief Public Health Office (2015) regarding the health risks of pesticides. It identifies significant associations between pesticide exposure and various cancers, reproductive issues, neurological disorders, and respiratory problems, with a particular emphasis on the vulnerability of pregnant women and children. The authors advocate for the precautionary principle and the banning of non-essential cosmetic pesticide use.

CAPE recommends that Calgary City Council stop using high-risk pesticides on municipal land, noting that 31 of 35 products used in 2016 fall into a high-risk category and that the city's large youth population is particularly vulnerable to reproductive, neurological, and respiratory health risks.

The document synthesizes findings from systematic reviews to argue that pesticide exposure is linked to various cancers, reproductive issues, neurological disorders, and respiratory problems, particularly in vulnerable populations like children and pregnant women. It advocates for the reduction of pesticide use and the banning of cosmetic pesticides in Canada.

The document argues that the PMRA has failed to meet legal requirements under the Pest Control Products Act (PCPA) to assess cumulative pesticide risks since 2006. While welcoming the proposed framework, the signatories recommend that cumulative assessments be integrated into individual pesticide registration and re-evaluation decisions, rather than occurring after them. They call for a precautionary approach to grouping pesticides by common mechanisms of toxicity, the inclusion of epidemiological data for outcomes like cancer and endocrine disruption, and the expansion of the framework to cover cumulative environmental risks. Additionally, the authors contest the PMRA's characterization of the 'PCPA factor' as a policy rather than a scientific uncertainty factor and urge for improved monitoring of human and environmental pesticide exposures.

The review of 15 African and Asian countries reveals consistent adaptation priorities in agriculture, fresh water, and human health, with significant activity in the agriculture sector. While most countries have initiated National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes and integrated climate change into national development plans, progress is limited in subnational mainstreaming and the establishment of monitoring and evaluation systems.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) supports the decision to discontinue new conditional registrations for pesticides effective June 1, 2016, but argues that the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) must also end existing conditional registrations by a set date. CAPE highlights that 80 pesticide products currently hold conditional registrations, including neonicotinoids linked to pollinator decline and ecosystem damage. Additionally, the document cites a Federal Commissioner's report identifying PMRA failings in assessing cumulative health effects, re-evaluating pre-1995 pesticides, cancelling high-risk products, and maintaining transparency with the public.

Jamaica employs a hybrid approach to climate adaptation, combining national-level mandates from Vision 2030 and the 2015 Climate Change Policy Framework with sector-specific strategy development. Coordination is managed through the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) and the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change (MWLECC), supported by a network of 27 focal points across government agencies. Sectoral integration varies, with some sectors creating stand-alone plans and others updating existing strategies, all intended to eventually merge into a national adaptation strategy and action plan.

The document reviews Tanzania's climate risks, highlighting a high vulnerability due to reliance on climate-dependent livelihoods and poverty. It evaluates the government's progress in establishing institutional structures and strategies, such as the National Climate Change Strategy (2012), while noting gaps in sectoral policy integration and the need for more targeted funding for priority sectors like forestry and infrastructure.

Uganda faces significant climate risks, particularly in its semi-arid northern regions and the 'cattle corridor,' where rising temperatures and rainfall variability threaten agriculture, water, and health. While the government has established a National Climate Change Policy and a coordinating institutional structure, adaptation mainstreaming into sectoral plans and district-level decision-making remains limited. International adaptation finance is heavily concentrated in the agriculture and water sectors, leaving gaps in fisheries, forestry, and health. The country is currently working toward a National Adaptation Plan to better integrate climate resilience into its goal of becoming a middle-income country by 2040.

The report analyzes India's high climate sensitivity, driven by its geography and agrarian economy. It details the transition from stand-alone sectoral actions to integrated development planning, centered on the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). While progress is noted in water and agriculture, the document identifies critical gaps in adaptation for the northeast, Indian Ocean islands, the Sundarbans, and regarding gender and health. It also highlights a significant imbalance in international climate finance, which heavily favors mitigation over adaptation.

The report details a survey of US broadcast meteorologists, finding that over 90% believe climate change is occurring and most believe it has already influenced local weather, water resources, and agriculture. While many feel it is appropriate to report climate science, they face obstacles such as lack of time in newscasts. The survey also highlights a gap between the meteorologists' perception of scientific consensus on human-caused climate change and the actual consensus reported in literature.

The report finds that most Americans, including those most concerned about global warming, have limited understanding of its current and future impacts on human health and the disproportionate vulnerability of certain social groups.

The document criticizes the cosmetics industry's efforts to gain more direct influence in TTIP negotiations, warning that the agreement seeks the 'lowest common denominator' in safety standards rather than elevating protections. It highlights the disparity between EU and US chemical bans and argues that the secrecy of the negotiations excludes civil society while allowing industry to draft text that could undermine public health and environmental laws.

The IAI activities plan for 2015-2016 focuses on completing a tripartite institutional structure across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, while advancing interdisciplinary research and capacity building. Key initiatives include a small grants call on ecosystem services in adaptation, professional development seminars in Colombia and Panama, and the development of four global environmental change seminars for 2016-2018. The institute also continues its engagement with IPBES and the UNFCCC SBSTA process.

The document describes how climate change and human pressures will affect the Great Lakes Region, specifically highlighting risks to human health, the regional economy, and the cultural sense of place.

A nationally representative survey of 1,001 US adults found that 48% believe oil prices are likely to triple and cause harm to human health, while 44% view sharp price increases as "very harmful" to health. Notably, those who are very conservative or strongly dismissive of climate change were the most likely to perceive these severe health consequences.

The document presents findings from the 'Corbett and Winebrake Study', which estimates that particulate matter (PM) from ocean-going ships caused approximately 60,000 premature deaths globally in 2002. The study indicates that these deaths are expected to increase by 40% by 2012 (or 2020 in some case analyses) due to growth in shipping traffic. Regional analysis shows that Europe and the Mediterranean, East Asia, and South Asia are the most heavily impacted areas. The document argues that the societal cost of these deaths exceeds $300 billion annually based on US EPA valuations, far outweighing the costs of emission reductions. Consequently, it urges the IMO Sub-Committee on Bulk Liquids and Gases to recommend stringent emission limits for the amended MARPOL Annex VI.

The report details how the U.S. Northeast is warming, with winter temperatures rising faster than summer ones, leading to reduced snowpack, rising sea levels, and shifting species habitats. It compares a higher-emissions scenario with a lower-emissions scenario, finding that while some warming is inevitable, aggressive emissions reductions can significantly mitigate severe risks to the region's economy, ecosystems, and public health.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) argues that South Africa's climate position for COP21 must be grounded in Constitutional obligations to protect human health and the environment. The CER contends that current investments in coal-fired power stations contradict national climate goals and that the state requires transparent, science-based emission regulations and enforcement to meet its legal duties.

The document outlines a framework for operationalizing human health protection in a future global plastics treaty. It proposes four complementary sets of provisions: addressing health impacts across the plastic life cycle, improving information availability, supporting effective implementation, and enabling progressive treaty development based on evolving science. It specifically advocates for a dedicated article on human health to foster international cooperation and protect vulnerable populations, such as informal waste workers and fence-line communities, from the neurotoxic, carcinogenic, and endocrine-disrupting effects of plastic chemicals and pollution.