Air pollutants not only pose serious threats to public health but also disrupt the earth’s climate and ecosystems on a global scale. Most policies designed to curb air pollution offer a “win-win” strategy, safeguarding health while preserving the environment. Lower levels of air pollution lead to improved cardiovascular and respiratory health outcomes for populations over both the short and long term. Reducing ambient and household air pollution also helps reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) and short-lived climate pollutants, such as black carbon and methane, thereby contributing to the near- and long-term mitigation of climate change.
Climate change is contributing to worsening health outcomes, increased mortality and morbidity, and widening health inequities. However, the health sector is well positioned to be a significant part of the solution. The positive health impacts resulting from stronger climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies can inspire greater global ambition. Health systems that are resilient to climate change help protect populations from its adverse effects, while sustainable, low-carbon health systems make a substantial contribution to reducing national and global emissions.
Building strong knowledge and understanding of the magnitude of the problem, along with the health co-benefits of climate mitigation and adaptation interventions, is essential for driving timely, climate-resilient actions and initiatives.
Below are links to various resources related to climate change and air pollution: For further information, kindly contact us at: php@mohap.gov.ae
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