The Climate Change-NCD Nexus
Key considerations
Rosana John LL.M
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Climate Justice
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The asymmetry between emissions and impacts makes Climate Change not simply an issue of science and policy, but one of Climate Justice.
Climate justice is a movement that seeks to ensure that the burdens and benefits of climate change are shared equitably. (Common but differentiated responsibility)
What is Loss & Damage?
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Loss and Damage refers to those residual effects of Climate Change which can neither be mitigated against nor adapted to.
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Non-Economic Loss and Damage and NCDs
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Climate Change is expected to lead to an increase in the prevalence of NCDs as a result of :
These events can damage crops and livestock, leading to food shortages and price spikes.
2. Air pollution: Air pollution is a major risk factor for NCDs such as respiratory diseases and cancer.
3. Extreme weather events: persons with NCDs are more vulnerable to the impacts of extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes, droughts, and wildfires.
What’s next?
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