Building Climate-Adaptive Health Systems in Partnership with Communities, Women, and Youth

Organized by Pathfinder International

Building Climate-Adaptive Health Systems in Partnership with
Communities, Women, and Youth

September 21, 2023

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Climate change has far-reaching implications on every aspect of life, particularly health. From heightened food and water insecurity, to added strain on overburdened health systems, to increased risk of non-communicable diseases and pandemics, climate change threatens to undo decades of progress in global health. This includes progress toward achieving universal health coverage. Furthermore, these negative impacts are not gender neutral—climate change exacerbates existing inequities, meaning women and girls are more often disproportionately affected.  

Because women and girls stand the most to lose, it’s of utmost importance that we make investments in women’s leadership now—so we can ensure that women and girls are elevated as changemakers in their communities and that they have the tools to implement resilient, local, and rights-based solutions to climate adaptation. 

During this interactive side event at UNGA78, Pathfinder and partners will convene technical experts, implementers, and donors to discuss how collaboration with women leadership and community champions can sustain access to quality health services throughout the climate crisis.

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