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  • Public health adaptation

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  • Climate change presents a substantial threat to global human health.
  • Translating climate science into public health practice is crucial for adaptation and resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent research on public health adaptation to climate change.
  • To identify effective strategies and frameworks for robust adaptation and improved resiliency.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent research on climate change adaptation in public health.
  • Analysis of iterative approaches, flexible frameworks (e.g., BRACE), and adaptation pathways.

Main Results:

  • Iterative approaches are vital for accounting for uncertainties and barriers in climate adaptation.
  • Flexible, targeted frameworks like BRACE, combined with adaptation pathways, enhance adaptation planning.
  • Mainstreaming adaptation into public health practice is key to overcoming barriers.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible and iterative adaptation strategies are essential for public health resilience to climate change.
  • Frameworks like BRACE and adaptation pathways aid in managing long-term uncertainties.
  • Urgent climate change mitigation is necessary due to adaptation limits.