Community-based Participatory Process – Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program for Northern First Nations and Inuit in Canada

The Climate Change and Health Adaptation Program (CCHAP) is a program within the First Nations Inuit Health Branch of Indigenous Services Canada (which was previously under the responsibility of Health Canada). The CCHAP supports Inuit and First Nation communities in mitigating and adapting to the health impacts of climate change. The impacts of climate change on Indigenous health can be observed in multiple areas including, but not limited to, food security, cultural medicines, mental health and landbased practices. This program seeks to address the needs of climate change and health in First Nation and Inuit communities to support resiliency and adaptation to a changing climate both now and in the future through its emphasis on youth and capacity building. The commentary is based on the Program’s eleven years of experience working with and for Indigenous communities and provides an overview of the CCHAP model and the work it has and continues to support. This paper demonstrates three examples of community-based projects to mitigate and adapt to the health impacts of climate change to demonstrate climate change resiliency within Indigenous communities.

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The case for community-based approaches to integrated governance of climate change and health: perspectives from Lagos, Nigeria

Journal of the British Academy ◽

10.5871/jba/009s7.007 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9s7 ◽

pp. 7-32

Author(s):

Tolu Oni ◽

Taibat Lawanson ◽

Ebele Mogo

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Real Life ◽

Integrated Approach ◽

Community Based ◽

Missed Opportunities ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Health Action ◽

Epidemiological Profile ◽

Climate Change And Health

In many low- and middle-income countries, urbanisation and urban development are characterised by hazards that conspire with climatic risks and socio-economic vulnerability to influence population health inequality now and in the future. A large part of the epidemiological profile across countries in the �Global South�, has been influenced by a rapid rate of urbanisation and interlinked factors such as climate and ecology. This necessitates an integrated approach to governance for health and climate change. Through three case studies in Lagos, we explore real-life examples that demonstrate these interdependencies, noting approaches taken and missed opportunities. We conclude by reflecting on these experiences, as well as historical examples of comprehensive systems approaches to health, to propose a community-oriented model for integrated climate change and health action in rapidly growing cities.

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A Demonstration: Making a Presentation About Climate Change and Health

PsycEXTRA Dataset ◽

10.1037/e521612014-059 ◽

2008 ◽

Author(s):

Ed Maibach

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Climate Change And Health

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Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change

10.3362/9781780447902 ◽

2014 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Adaptation To Climate Change ◽

Community Based ◽

Community Based Adaptation

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Climate change impacts on water resources in a rural community in Limpopo province, South Africa: a community-based adaptation to water insecurity

International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management ◽

10.1108/ijccsm-04-2020-0033 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 587-598

Author(s):

Sejabaledi Agnes Rankoana

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

South Africa ◽

Water Resources ◽

Water Supply ◽

Rural Community ◽

Limpopo Province ◽

Community Based ◽

Content Type ◽

Adaptation Practices ◽

Community Based Adaptation

Purpose The study explored the impacts of climate change on water resources, and the community-based adaptation practices adopted to ensure water security in a rural community in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Design/methodology/approach The study was conducted in Limpopo Province, South Africa. The participatory approach was used to allow community members to share their challenges of water scarcity, and the measures they have developed to cope with inconsistent water supply. Findings The study results show that the community obtains water for household consumption from the reticulation system supplied by Mutale River and the community borehole. These resources are negatively impacted by drought, change in the frequency and distribution of rainfall, and increased temperature patterns. The water levels in the river and borehole have declined, resulting in unsustainable water supply. The community-based adaptation practices facilitated by the water committee include observance of restrictions and regulations on the water resources use. Others involve securing water from neighbouring resources. Originality/value This type of community-based action in response to climate change could be used as part of rural water management strategies under climate change.

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Climate change adaptation planning in remote contexts: insights from community-based natural resource management and rural development initiatives in the Pacific Islands

Climate and Development ◽

10.1080/17565529.2020.1867046 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-13

Author(s):

Daniela Medina Hidalgo ◽

Patrick D. Nunn ◽

Harriot Beazley ◽

Joji Sivo Sovinasalevu ◽

Joeli Veitayaki

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

Resource Management ◽

Rural Development ◽

Climate Change Adaptation ◽

Natural Resource Management ◽

Natural Resource ◽

Pacific Islands ◽

Adaptation Planning ◽

Community Based ◽

The Pacific

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Development and usability testing of an educational mobile learning app for climate change and health impacts

Turkish Journal of Biochemistry ◽

10.1515/tjb-2020-0350 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Elif Aydoğan ◽

Ali Derya Atik ◽

Ergin Şafak Dikmen ◽

Figen Erkoç

Keyword(s):

Climate Change ◽

User Behavior ◽

Learning Experience ◽

Mobile App ◽

Health Impacts ◽

Health Providers ◽

Learning Context ◽

Smart Learning Environment ◽

Post Test ◽

Climate Change And Health

Abstract Objective Mobile applications, social media platforms are changing Internet user behavior; creating a new era of education in a connected world. We have previously reported training needs of health providers in the climate change. Aim is to develop and test an Android® Mobile app as an effective smart learning environment for climate change health impacts. Materials and methods The quasi-experimental design method was used in five phases: easy-to-reach, rich content Mobile app design and development for Android® operating system, scale development, finalizing scales to be used, implementation, data collection, analysis. Dependent t-test of pre-test and post-test awareness scores was analyzed. Usability and satisfaction were assessed with two scales; quantitative data with descriptive statistics. Results The developed Mobile app was effective in enhancing students’ learning experience, and well-received in terms of adopting and using such technology for educational purposes. Pre-test and post-test scores different statistically (p<0.05); increasing participants’ awareness level and were satisfied. Conclusion We conclude that our Mobile app, m-learning project, is successfully incorporated into the learning context; when tested, raised awareness about climate change and health effects for the public. To our knowledge, no currently existing tool to provide new mobile application for climate change education and promote awareness exists.

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