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In a bid to tackle the pressing challenges posed by environmental degradation and climate change, the World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced a pioneering Repository of systematic reviews on interventions in environment, climate change, and health (ECH).
The Repository, unveiled today, stands as a comprehensive resource aiming to evaluate the current state of evidence and furnish a compendium of systematic reviews covering key areas within environment, climate change, and health. These areas, delineated based on the Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment, encompass vital domains such as air quality, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), climate change, solid waste, chemicals, radiation, nature and health, safe environments and mobility, safe and healthy food, environmental noise, and priority settings for action.
Dr. Maria Neira, Director of the Department of Environment, Climate Change, and Health at WHO, emphasized the critical importance of implementing effective environmental health interventions. “Implementing effective environmental health interventions can save millions of lives every year,” stated Dr. Neira. “Policy-makers need to be informed on how to withstand environmental shocks and protect populations. This Repository presents the existing knowledge on the most effective interventions that can be implemented and will help policy-makers to make the right decision.”
Amidst a backdrop of escalating environmental challenges with profound implications for public health, the launch of this Repository signifies a significant milestone in WHO’s ongoing commitment to safeguard global health and well-being. Serving as a beacon, the Repository spotlights existing knowledge and evidence on the most effective interventions. By illuminating these measures, WHO aims to aid decision-makers and practitioners at national, regional, and municipal levels in identifying and implementing the most effective environmental health policies.
Moreover, this Repository holds the potential to pinpoint current knowledge gaps and stimulate further research in areas where evidence is lacking. Through fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, WHO endeavors to catalyze collective action towards a healthier, more sustainable future for all.
The Repository is poised to become an invaluable tool in the arsenal against climate change, offering a roadmap towards resilient and thriving communities worldwide.
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