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The Doha Declaration on Climate, Health and Wellbeing is a statement by the Global Climate and Health Alliance calling for health and medical organizations to prioritize the protection of human health within global and national policy responses to climate change.

This statement, produced by the Global Climate and Health Alliance and a wide array of regional signatories, outlines a common position for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) regarding the intersection of climate change and public health. It advocates for the integration of health into national climate policies, a just energy transition, and the protection of vulnerable populations, particularly indigenous peoples and those in urban peripheries, ahead of COP30 in Belém do Pará, Brazil.

A collective open letter from global health leaders urging the COP28 Presidency to commit to a rapid, just, and equitable phase-out of fossil fuels to protect public health, reduce air pollution-related deaths, and mitigate the health impacts of extreme weather.

This infographic outlines the health and socio-economic benefits of a just energy transition, focusing on the creation of a healthy fossil-free economy, healthy fossil-free cities, and access to clean and healthy energy.

This infographic by the Global Climate and Health Alliance outlines the health and societal benefits of transitioning to a fossil-free economy, focusing on healthy cities, clean energy access, and a sustainable economy.

An open letter from the WHO-Civil Society Working Group on Health and Climate Change calling for the integration of climate and health education into medical curricula and professional training to prepare healthcare workers for the impacts of environmental degradation.

An open letter from the Civil Society Working Group on Health and Climate Change calling for the integration of climate and health education into the curricula of all health professional training institutions to prepare the workforce for environmental and climate-related health risks.

An open letter from the WHO-Civil Society Working Group on Climate and Health Action calling on universities and educational stakeholders to integrate climate change and environmental degradation into health professional curricula to prepare the workforce for evolving global health challenges.

A fact sheet by the Global Climate and Health Alliance detailing the health risks associated with fossil fuel pollution across different life stages, from pre-birth through elderly age.

A statement by the Global Climate and Health Alliance and partner organizations outlining seven priority areas for COP28 to protect human and planetary health. The document advocates for a 'Health in All Policies' approach, emphasizing the urgent need to phase out fossil fuels, increase climate financing for health, and integrate health metrics into adaptation and mitigation strategies.

A statement by the Global Climate and Health Alliance and other organisations calling on COP28 Parties to integrate health into all climate policies, phase out fossil fuels, and scale finance to protect human health and the environment.

The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) submitted a written statement to the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, arguing that fossil fuels should be recognized as health-harming products. The document outlines structural barriers to the energy transition and proposes three primary solutions: integrating health cost accounting into national finance, redirecting fossil fuel subsidies toward clean energy and public health, and banning fossil fuel marketing and sponsorships.

This executive summary outlines the 'Common Position of Latin America and the Caribbean on Climate Change and Health,' detailing how climate change exacerbates health crises and structural inequalities in the region. It proposes six strategic axes—protection of health, mitigation with health benefits, climate justice, adaptation, health sector leadership, and financing—to integrate public health into climate policy and ensure a just transition.

This document is a guide for a self-paced virtual course titled "Respuesta en clima y ambiente para la salud en las Américas - Del conocimiento y la formación transdisciplinarios hacia las políticas públicas." The course aims to strengthen the capacity of public sector professionals and institutions in the Americas to address environmental determinants of health (DAS) using a transdisciplinary (TD) approach at the intersection of climate, environment, and health (CEH).

This policy brief describes a transdisciplinary project in Chile that examines the intersection of urban heat, building energy efficiency, and public health. Using a case study from the municipality of Quilpué, the project identifies correlations between high temperatures and hospital visits, highlighting the need to integrate health criteria into building codes and housing policies to mitigate climate vulnerability and energy poverty.

This policy brief describes a project focused on integrating health criteria into the energy-environmental assessment of buildings to reduce urban heat exposure in Chile, specifically examining the commune of Quilpué.

This policy brief describes the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) for a digital platform (PladCAS) designed to integrate climate, environment, and health (CAS) data in Argentina using FAIR principles to improve evidence-based decision-making.

This policy brief describes a transdisciplinary project focused on preventing dengue transmission in Argentina and Colombia by integrating climate science with community participation. The initiative emphasizes that traditional vector control is insufficient and advocates for a co-creation model involving citizens, youth, and authorities to address social and cultural determinants of health in the face of climate change.

This policy brief describes Project SG-CEH-03, which uses satellite data and water sampling in Chile to analyze how climate change affects water quality and the risk of waterborne infectious diseases like salmonellosis.

This policy brief describes a transdisciplinary project in Mexico City that used citizen mapping and public consultation to analyze the relationship between extreme heat, public health, and green spaces. The project highlights a gap between official health statistics and the lived experience of the population, emphasizing the need to integrate green infrastructure into health policies to address socio-spatial inequalities.