Navigating Climate Change: Impacts on Health and Nutrition

By:
Initiative on Climate Action and Nutrition
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This infographic report examines how climate change affects health and nutrition. It highlights major risks such as heat-related illnesses, food safety concerns, and increased malnutrition due to extreme weather and changing food systems.

Key findings:

Climate change could cause 250,000 additional deaths annually from malnutrition, heat stress, and disease by 2050.
80% of major diseases worldwide are influenced by environmental factors.
High temperatures, extreme weather events, and sea-level rise impact food production and quality.
Only 51% of countries have assessed climate change’s impact on health.
Recommended actions include adopting a 'One Health' approach, promoting sustainable food procurement, and integrating climate resilience into health systems.

Photo Credit: GAIN