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Haiti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Haiti with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Djibouti - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Djibouti with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Malawi - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Malawi with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Ethiopia - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Ethiopia with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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Cambodia - Climate and health vulnerability assessment

The objective of the Climate and Health Vulnerability Assessment (CHVA) is to assist decision-makers in Cambodia with planning effective adaptation measures to address climate-related health risks.
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How can we help pregnant women better cope with heat?

There's mounting evidence that heat is detrimental for pregnant women and their unborn babies. What can be done to protect them?
British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
Afghan men construct a wall
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Strengthening community resilience against disasters in Afghanistan

UNDP, with funding from the Special Trust Fund for Afghanistan (STFA), implemented several projects aimed at increasing the resilience of communities on preventing flash floods and training locals for disaster risk preparedness, response, and recovery.
United Nations Development Programme - Afghanistan
Eight farmers from Bangladesh walking across a rice field carrying big baskets on their heads and shoulders.
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From mangoes to poultry, heatwave aftermath leaves Bangladesh food security in jeopardy

Severe heat in Bangladesh has exposed critical food security challenges, affecting everything from fruit production to paddy and poultry farming.
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