Articles

Why is energy law resistant to changes required by climate policies?

Elsevier,

Energy and Climate Change, Volume 4, December 2023

The importance of an updating of fundamental energy law to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050 in the energy sector.
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SDG:

Goal 13: Climate action

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Energy; Climate Policy, Global

Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems - Chapter 18: Promoting ecosystem-based adaptation and supporting local communities in mountain regions

Elsevier,

Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems: A Global Challenge, 2024, Pages 127-131

This content advances UN SDG 10 and 13 goals highlighting the importance of inclusive approaches, incorporation of indigenous and traditional culture and knowledge, innovation as well as working with local communities to provide benefits both for ecosystem and wildlife conservation, and climate-resilient livelihoods.
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SDG:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Biodiversity and ecosystems; Diversity and inclusion, Global

Research ACCORDing to whom? Developing a South Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research Accord

Elsevier,

First Nations Health and Wellbeing - The Lowitja Journal, Volume 1, 2023, 100003

The Accord comprises nine key principles that guide Aboriginal health research in South Australia: priorities, involvement, partnership, respect, communication, reciprocity, ownership, control, and knowledge translation and exchange. It provides a voice for Aboriginal communities to inform researchers on how they would like health research to be conducted in their communities. Consistently applying the nine principles of the Accord will increase the impact and benefit of health research for Aboriginal people in Australia.

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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 1: No poverty; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities
Oceania

China's public health initiatives for climate change adaptation

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by highlighting that China risks losing its health gains within a single generation if society fails to adapt to climate change, and effective adaptation strategies need to consider China’s urbanization trends, underlying non-communicable diseases, an aging population, and future pandemic threats.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Climate Change; Health and wellbeing, Asia

Climate change and human health in Vietnam: a systematic review and additional analyses on current impacts, future risk, and adaptation

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This Series paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by synthesising data from 127 existing studies on various aspects of climate change, including the effects of different climate factors on a wide range of health outcomes, climate change awareness and engagement, adaptation strategies, and policy implementation in Vietnam.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Climate Change; Health and wellbeing, Asia

Climate change, environmental extremes, and human health in Australia: challenges, adaptation strategies, and policy gaps

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This Series paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by highlighting significant impacts of climate-related environmental extremes on the health and well-being of Australians.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Health and wellbeing; Climate Change, Oceania

Climate change and population health in Singapore: a systematic review

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by examining published literature on climate and air quality driven health outcomes in Singapore, and discusses mitigating strategies.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Climate Change; Health and wellbeing, Asia

Health and climate change: adaptation policy in Aotearoa New Zealand

Elsevier,

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, Volume 40, November 2023

This paper supports SDG 3 and 13 by summarising key climate risk drivers; potential climate-sensitive health risks; relevant climate change policy, legislation and activities, in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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SDG:

Goal 3: Good health and well-being; Goal 13: Climate action

Tags:

Climate Change; Health and wellbeing, Oceania

Indigenous Support Services: A National Survey of Canadian Cardiac Centres

Elsevier,

Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Volume 39, November 2023

Although specialized indigenous patient support services exist, gaps in consistent access to services that are culturally specific are present. Better implementation of protective factors like culturally specific support services are critical to reduce disparities and provide better cardiovascular care for Indigenous people
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SDG:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 3: Good health and well-being
North America

Whose perspective counts? A critical look at definitions of terms used for natural and near-natural forests

Elsevier,

One Earth, Volume 6, 17 November 2023

This research emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse perspectives and values in defining and conserving forests, highlighting the dominance of Western institutions in shaping global discourses on forest conservation. The study underscores the need to incorporate Indigenous and local perspectives in defining forest terms to address recognition and procedural inequities, aligning with the objectives of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples to promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in conservation practices.
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SDG:

Goal 15: Life on land; Goal 10: Reduced inequalities; Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Global

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