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Climate effects on health in Small Islands Developing States

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) from the Pacific region have been acknowledged for their role in highlighting the negative effects of the climate crisis on the lives and livelihoods of Pacific islanders on a global scale. Contrary to expectations, SIDS leaders were able to elevate the needs of small vulnerable states in the lead up to the signing of the Paris Agreement.1 The Paris Agreement is the most important global agreement on reducing the emissions of harmful greenhouse gases by the family of nations.

Source: The Lancet Planetary Health

DOI: 10.1016/s2542-5196(21)00004-8

Authors: Collin Tukuitonga, Paula Vivili

Institutions: University of Auckland, Pacific Community

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

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $5,000