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Integrating the Health Sector Into Nationally Determined Contributions: Challenges, Opportunities and Pathways for Climate Resilient Health Systems

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Climate change is a growing public health challenge, affecting disease patterns and health system performance. This study examines how integrating health into nationally determined contributions (NDCs) can support climate‐resilient health systems. Using a narrative review, it identifies barriers while highlighting opportunities. Case examples from Africa show that health integration strengthens adaptation, mitigation, and equity outcomes. The study concludes that explicit, measurable, and financed health commitments can reposition health as an active driver of climate action under the Paris Agreement.

Source: Climate Resilience and Sustainability

DOI: 10.1002/cli2.70044

Authors: Samwel Manyele, Honest Anicetus

Institution: University of Dar es Salaam

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Health Impacts

Subfield: Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Good health and well-being, Partnerships for the goals, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,540