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报告摘要

WHO at COP28: Daily Highlights Summary

Core Content

The WHO at COP28 initiative focuses on the intersection of climate change and health, highlighting the impact of environmental changes on maternal, newborn, and child health, as well as on the well-being of young people in urban settings. The programme includes a series of events and workshops designed to generate new knowledge, inform policy, and promote inclusive, sustainable solutions. These sessions are open to the press and will be livestreamed for wider accessibility.

Main Events and Key Themes

1. Climate Action Delivering for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health: Gaps and Opportunities

Time: 09:30–10:45 GST
Location: Opportunity Petal, Thematic Arena 2 (TA2 225)
Organizers: UNFPA, WHO, Amref Health Africa, IDRC, CHAMNHA, and HIGH Horizons consortia
Objective: To examine the impact of climate change on maternal, newborn, and child health, and to discuss research findings, policy implications, and actionable solutions.
Focus Areas:
- Climate change and health research
- Policy implications for health outcomes
- Development of national adaptation programmes
Goal: To prioritize steps that safeguard vulnerable populations, including pregnant and postpartum women, newborns, and children.

2. Co-designing Healthier, Low-Carbon, More Sustainable Urban Futures for Young People

Time: 11:15–12:30 GST
Location: Opportunity Petal, Thematic Arena 2 (TA2 225)
Objective: To explore the relationship between urbanization, climate change, and youth health, and to co-design a sustainable urban agenda for young people.
Focus Areas:
- Youth lived experiences in climate-affected cities
- Urban health and sustainability strategies
- Inclusive co-design process involving young people and decision-makers
Context: Part of a larger series of co-design workshops over the next two years, supported by a £1.5 million grant from the Fondation Botna.

3. Connecting Psychological Resilience and Mental Health to Climate Action

Time: 13:30–14:45 GST
Location: Opportunity Petal, Thematic Arena 2 (TA2 225)
Organizers: Imperial College London, Wellcome Trust, Connecting Climate Minds partners
Objective: To highlight the mental health impacts of climate change and the importance of psychological resilience among young people.
Focus Areas:
- Mental health and climate action
- Insights and hopes from young people
- Integration of mental health into climate policy

4. Disability Rights and the Climate Crisis: Inclusive Decision-Making, Climate Disasters, and Impacts on the Rights of People with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses

Time: 15:15–16:30 GST
Location: Opportunity Petal, Thematic Arena 2 (TA2 225)
Organizers: United Nations University (CRIS), UNU MERIT
Objective: To address the unique challenges faced by people with disabilities and chronic illnesses due to climate change.
Focus Areas:
- Inclusive decision-making in climate policies
- Impacts of climate disasters on vulnerable groups
- The necessity of equitable and sustainable policies

5. Connecting Climate Action and Nutrition: Paving the Way to Healthy Diets from Sustainable Food Systems

Time: 15:00–16:00 GST
Location: EU Pavilion (online only)
Objective: To explore the link between climate action and nutrition, emphasizing the need for sustainable food systems.
Focus Areas:
- Food systems as drivers and victims of climate change
- Malnutrition and affordability of healthy diets
- Transforming food systems to align with environmental sustainability

Key Information

Location: Events are held in the Opportunity Petal, Thematic Arena 2 (TA2 225).
Accessibility: All sessions are open to the press and will be livestreamed.
Resources: A detailed brochure with session information, speakers, and additional resources is available.
Partnerships: WHO collaborates with various organizations, including UNFPA, Amref Health Africa, IDRC, CHAMNHA, HIGH Horizons, Imperial College London, Wellcome Trust, and United Nations University.