Canberra launch of the Lancet Countdown:

Tracking Progress on Health and Climate Change is an international research collaboration, dedicated to tracking the world's response to climate change, and the health benefits that emerge from this transition. Reporting annually in The Lancet, it will follow a series of indicators, demonstrating that this transition is possible, that it has already begun, but that more work is needed.

The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has released a report “The Dirty Truth”, mapping Australia’s pollution by postcode. This report, based off industry-reported emissions data in National Pollutant Inventory, reveals that air pollution in Australia is “both a class and climate issue,” with 90% of polluting facilities in low to middle income suburbs.

Read the full report online now.

Health professionals are among the most trusted occupations in the country, and the power of your voice is hugely important to bringing about change in climate policy. This workshop is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to use that voice to influence politicians and policymakers.

The next workshop will be taking place at the West End QNMU office in Brisbane on 23rd November 2018. You can register for the Brisbane workshop here.

Climate change is already having significant impacts on people's health in Australia and around the world. Limiting warming to 1.5°C would significantly reduce the frequency and severity of climate change impacts compared to a 2°C or higher temperature rise. The latest research on limiting climate change tells us that warming can be held to 1.5°C, or close to it. However, it requires significant global action to be taken very quickly.

CAHA is pleased to promote the International Union for Health Promotion and Education (IUHPE) World Health Promotion Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand, in April 2019. Held every three years, the conference attracts several thousand delegates. The theme for the 2019 event is WAIORA: Promoting Planetary Health and Sustainable Development for All.

For more information and to register your interest, visit the IUHPE website now. 

On September 21st 2018 we gathered at the Climate and Health Symposium in Melbourne to discuss the question: "Climate change is a health issue. What will it take to get action to respond?"  If you weren't able to attend the Symposium, watch the full event online. Hear the insights, knowledge and ideas shared at this event, and build a stronger understanding of current initiatives and opportunities for collaboration to inspire accelerated action to tackle this threat. 

ABC News: "Killer heatwaves and disease outbreaks are key threats to Queenslanders from climate change, according to a State Government-funded plan calling for tobacco-style taxes on carbon polluters." 

This article covers the release of the Human Health and Wellbeing Climate Adaptation Plan for Qld developed by the Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA) and National Centre for Climate Adaptation Research (NCCARF).

The Climate and Health Alliance (CAHA), together with National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF), developed this Plan - launched in Brisbane by Qld Health Minister on 11th September.

"Climate change is a health issue - what will it take to get action to respond?

The Climate and Health Alliance is pleased to host this important Symposium designed to facilitate discussions and inspire accelerated action to tackle this threat.

BETTER PRACTICE | BETTER PLACED 

- Health Promotion Symposium 2018

- Organised by the Australian Health Promotion Association (AHPA)

- Old Parliament House in Canberra

- 23-24 August 2018