Table 1 Examples of health-related adaptation activities and relevant sector involvement
From: Climate change adaptation: Where does global health fit in the agenda?
| Â | Responsible sector | Partner sectors |
|---|---|---|
Adaptation activity | Â | Â |
Improved and increased surveillance for infectious diseases (particularly diarrhoeal disease, malaria and dengue) | Health | Water Supply/Sanitation/Infrastructure |
Developing community-based models of management of children with acute malnutrition | Health | Agriculture/Community services |
Develop sustainable methodologies for improving rice production practices | Agriculture | Health/Agriculture/Rural Development |
Improve and strengthen the capacity of disaster management authorities to effectively coordinate and plan emergency response to droughts, floods and storms | Disaster Management | Health/Finance |
Provide water filters for household use | Rural Development | Water Supply/Sanitation/Infrastructure/Health/Finance |