Uniting for Sustainable Health in a Changing Climate - 19TH - 23RD AUGUST 2024

BACKGROUND

Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, significantly impacting global health. In Africa, the effects of climate change are particularly severe, exacerbating health challenges such as the spread of infectious diseases, malnutrition, and extreme weather-related injuries. The interconnectedness of climate change and health necessitates a concerted effort to address these issues through public awareness, policy advocacy, and innovative solutions.

<aside> 💡 The Africa Climate Change and Health Week 2024 aims to galvanize public action towards mitigating the health impacts of climate change across the continent.

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Theme : Uniting for Sustainable Health in a Changing Climate

Our theme "Uniting for Sustainable Health in a Changing Climate" for Africa Climate Change and Health Week (ACHW) emphasizes the need for collective action to address the health impacts of climate change. It highlights the importance of collaboration among various stakeholders to build health systems that are resilient and sustainable, capable of enduring and adapting to climate changes. This approach ensures the well-being of current and future generations by promoting practices that consider environmental, social, and economic factors.

<aside> 👨🏾‍🎓 This opportunity is open to Organizations , Agencies , community of practice, individuals , youth -led organizations working on climate change , healthcare or related activities across Africa

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“Our goal is to raise awareness, promote innovative solutions, and drive policy changes to address the health impacts of climate change in Africa.”

<aside> 💡 APPLICATION TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT IS NOW OPEN Apply here to participate

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<aside> 💡 Objectives of the ACHW 2024

• Raise Awareness: Increase public understanding of the health impacts of climate change.
• Engage Stakeholders: Involve diverse organizations and communities in climate-health advocacy.
• Promote Solutions: Highlight and promote innovative approaches to address climate-health challenges.
• Advocate for Policy Change: Encourage government action and policy development to mitigate climate-health impacts.
• Foster Collaboration: Create a platform for stakeholders to share experiences, strategies, and achievements. </aside>

WHAT IS THE AFRICA CLIMATE CHANGE AND HEALTH WEEK? Africa Climate -Change and Health Week 2024 is a one-week advocacy movement dedicated to raising awareness about the health impacts of climate change in Africa. It aims to engage diverse stakeholders in promoting innovative solutions and driving policy changes to create a healthier, more sustainable future for the continent.

ACHW Activities

Participating organizations or entities can organize various activities and events to celebrate the week. These include but limited to :

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THEMATIC FOCUS

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Innovation in Climate Health: Exploring new technologies and methods to address climate-health challenges.

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<aside> 💡 Government and Policy Makers Role: Discussing the need for effective policies and government actions.

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<aside> 💡 Community Engagement: Strategies for involving local communities in climate-health initiatives.

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