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INNOVATIVE CLIMATE FINANCE
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risks. One key measure currently being explored in the Caribbean is strength- ening surveillance systems through integrated surveillance. Other adap- tation efforts have involved the development of climate-integrated food and water resiliency plans. This initiative between CARPHA, the Pan American Health Organization and Caribbean states looks at securing a safe and secure supply of food and water, and considers the expected climate changes over a 30-year period. Climate-integrated early warning systems for health In recent years, work on develop- ing health early warning systems in the Caribbean has focused on four
CARPHA members deemed ready to accept these interventions. However, this work is not being conducted in isolation. Under donor-funded pro- jects, CARPHA in collaboration with partners can holistically approach the strengthening of climate- resilient health systems in the Car- ibbean. The WMO has established the Caribbean Institute for Meteor- ology and Hydrology, which works with CARPHA on early warning systems and impact-based forecast- ing process, and is also responsible for hosting the semi-annual Carib- bean Climate Outlook Forum, which provides key weather information to sectoral stakeholders including health, agriculture, tourism, water
The aftermath of Hurrican Irma in St Martin
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Financing a Just Transition
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