Increasing resilience to the health risks of climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia
Increasing resilience to the health risks of climate change in the Federated States of Micronesia
Climate change is creating new risks to already burdened human health in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), in particular through increasing the exposure of humans to vector-,water- and food-borne diseases. The project will build on the National Climate Change and Health Action Plan (NCCHAP) to transition from the current, highly vulnerable situation to a climate-resilient and sustainable health system with the capacity to prepare for and manage changing human health risks associated with vector-, water- and food-borne diseases over coming decades. To do so, the project will (i) enhance policies, capacities and interdisciplinary collaboration to mainstream and manage these climate- sensitive health risks; (ii) develop integrated climate and health information systems; (iii) and implement on-ground adaptation interventions in priority vulnerable communities to cope with vector-, water- and food-borne diseases.