Child Health Policies & Climate Change

Interesting article in the Lancet this week, focusing on children’s health needs and the pressing need to INCLUDE their future interests in National adaptation policies on climate change.

Child health prioritisation in national adaptation policies on climate change: a policy document analysis across 160 countries. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health. Full article here: https://bit.ly/3yRrYrY

The article presents an interesting analysis of children’s health needs in the context of national climate change adaptation policies. It emphasizes children’s particular vulnerability to climate change due to their physiological factors, dependence on caregivers, and longer exposure to its effects.

The article effectively links children’s health needs to these policies, arguing for the integration of child-specific adaptation measures into all climate change adaptation strategies. It underscores the importance of considering children’s unique vulnerabilities and requirements when developing climate change responses, emphasizing a holistic approach that encompasses various domains such as education, community engagement, nutrition, mental health, and gender roles.

The graphics effectively summarize countries’ preparedness and inclusion of child health in relation to climate change, offering a visual comparison of…