"That's clearly a very important agenda and there is a consensus that we should visualise our response to health emergencies through the lens of One-Health and this also specifically applies to anti-microbial resistance on which again there is a focus at the G20 Health Working Group," Dr Paul said. Speaking about the menace of anti-microbial resistance, he noted it has origins in antibiotic usage in humans and animals, and anti-microbial residues in the environment. Within the G20, the Health Working Group is focusing on climate change effects on the One-Health system, he said. “Climate change and its impact on health and human development and economics is a larger and a multi-dimensional issue that concerns us all," he said. Other emergencies could be those associated with extreme temperatures or triggered by floods,” Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog said on the sidelines of the G20 Health Working Group meeting on Monday. These could be new infections or infections in geographies where they did not occur earlier. "With shifts related to climate change and also the way we are living our lives on this planet today, there is a likelihood of certain new types of health emergencies. The other is strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with a focus on access and availability to safe, effective, and affordable medical counter-measures.ĭigital health innovations and solutions to aid universal health coverage and improve healthcare service delivery are also among the priorities of India's G20 presidency. The One-Health approach recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. One of the priorities is health emergency prevention, preparedness and response with a focus on anti-microbial resistance and the One-Health framework. India’s G20 presidency focuses on three priorities in the health field. The discussions were held on Monday at the meeting being held here from June 4 to 6, official sources said. Climate Change: Health and Urban LivingĬreated in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Science and Technology, these lesson plans will engage your students in critical thinking about climate change.Hyderabad, Jun 6 (PTI) Discussions on climate change and its impact on health were held at the third Health Working Group meeting of the G20 here, with a focus on anti-microbial resistance and the need to visualise response through the lens of the "One-Health" framework.Climate Change: Adaptation and Mitigation.With your students, you can use the Adaptation and Mitigation infographic to discuss ways to reduce your carbon footprint and adopt new habits and strategies to adjust to a changing climate. You can even use the infographics as a jumping-off point to learn about how climate change impacts Canada’s economy and the health of Canadians.Ĭlimate change is already here, but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing you can do about it. Encourage students to examine the various threats climate change poses to biodiversity, like habitat destruction and foreign pest outbreaks. The following infographics, based on two reports from Natural Resources Canada, offer a way to unravel the complex issue of climate change.ĭownload these six infographics to introduce students to the main features of climate change and its effects on the environment, exploring problems such as melting permafrost and ocean acidification. The changes that are wrought on Canada’s environment ripple out to every living organism. Climate change affects so much more than just ice caps - it touches everything from our beautiful natural landscapes and rich wildlife, to complex industrial processes and urban infrastructure.
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